is there shade?

Is there shade at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre?

Partly. The reserved seats at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre sit under the pavilion canopy and are largely protected, while the lawn is open sky and stays in direct sun until close to sunset. For a July 7:00 PM show, about 94% of the seating is effectively shaded on average across the evening.

Most shaded sections (July evening show)

• Section Pit 1 — pit, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 101 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 102 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 109 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 110 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event
• Section 111 — pavilion, ~100% shaded across the event

Heat

Typical July afternoon highs at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre are around 108°F. Shade selection genuinely matters for comfort and safety.

Roof & cover

Best shade bets for a July show: Section Pit 1 (pit, ~100% shaded); Section 101 (pavilion, ~100% shaded); Section 102 (pavilion, ~100% shaded); Section 109 (pavilion, ~100% shaded); Section 110 (pavilion, ~100% shaded); Section 111 (pavilion, ~100% shaded). Live per-section shade for your exact date and start time: https://isthereshade.com/?s=talking-stick-resort-amphitheatre

How this is computed

Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre (Phoenix, AZ) is oriented 195° from true north. We compute the sun's astronomical position for your exact date and start time and run it against the seating geometry — plus live schedules and hour-by-hour forecast on the interactive site.

Interactive shade map for Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre · Satellite shadow view