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Young the Giant’s Tour Finds Its Pinnacle at Red Rocks: Photos

Young The Giant performed at Red Rocks for its In The Open Tour with Saint Motel.
By Brandon JohnsonOctober 8, 2025
Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
They were one of the first bands to perform at the Obama White House’s South by South Lawn event.

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Young the Giant’s stop at Red Rocks for the In the Open Tour was a breathtaking fusion of intimacy and electricity. The evening began with Saint Motel’s infectious energy and retro-pop grooves, warming up the crowd with vibrant visuals and danceable hooks. As twilight settled over the amphitheater, Young the Giant took the stage for a stripped-down acoustic set, letting the lyrics breathe in the open air. The second half erupted into a full-throttle greatest-hits performance, with the monolithic rocks echoing anthems like “My Body” and “Superposition.” It was a night of sonic storytelling, cultural reflection and pure musical transcendence.

See photos from the show below:

Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Young The Giant’s self-titled debut album was produced by Joe Chiccarelli, known for working with The White Stripes.

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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Their breakout single “My Body” hit #5 on Billboard’s Alternative Songs chart.

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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Young The Giant’s lyrics often explore themes of self-discovery, migration, and cultural duality.

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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
Their live shows are known for high energy, colorful visuals, and audience engagement.

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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
They pioneered virtual reality music videos, including one for their song “Move”.

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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
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Saint Motel on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado opening for Young The Giant.
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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Young the Giant has been praised for their live vocal harmonies and dynamic stage presence.

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Young The Giant on stage at Red Rocks in Morrison, Colorado for their In The Open Tour.
Young The Giant’s music videos often feature surreal, cinematic visuals that mirror lyrical themes.

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Brandon Johnson has been a freelance photographer for Denver Westword since 2018. In his role, Brandon captures and documents local events and concerts across the Denver metro area. His previous photography work includes contributing to Live Nation Colorado, 303 Magazine and Alive Coverage. While attending the University of Arkansas, he discovered his passion for photography through frequent visits to a local music venue and working for the school newspaper. www.bjohnsonxar.com

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