Up Close and Unmatched!
In 1995, Davis Arts Council partnered with Layton City, corporate sponsors, and private donors to build the Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater. Since that time Davis Arts Council has proudly packed it each summer with some of the greatest talents of our time: Chicago, The Doobie Brothers, Foreigner, Styx, Olivia Newton-John, The Beach Boys, and REO Speedwagon to name a few. To view the history of concerts at the Kenley, visit our Season History Page.
The Kenley is right in the heart of Layton Park and can hold 1800 people at capacity. If you’re interested in renting the amphitheater, visit the Layton City Parks and Recreation website or call (801) 336-3900.
The Kenley Amphitheater
PATRON CODE OF CONDUCT
To help create a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for all, guests will:
- Treat everyone with respect
- Follow venue policies, posted signage, and staff instructions
- Use only their ticketed seat or designated seating area
- Respect General Admission seating policies:
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Seating is first-come, first-served
- No cutting in line
- No claiming large sections or seating areas
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- Keep aisles, exits, and accessible areas clear
- Respect the venue, park grounds, and surrounding community
- Not have prohibited items including illegal weapons, alcohol, illegal substances, on their person
- Refrain from engaging in inappropriate behavior, including smoking or vaping, fighting, throwing objects, harassment, and property damage
Guests who violate this Code of Conduct may be denied entry, removed without refund, and/or referred to law enforcement.
Let’s create a welcoming environment where everyone can enjoy the show.
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LINE POLICIES
We expect all patrons to maintain a respectful environment. At least one member of your party must remain within sight of belongings at all times. Personal items left unattended may be removed and taken to lost and found.
SECTION A: This line is located from the main entrance to the museum entrance. There are no saving spaces in Section A- all patrons must be present- no one may join you. Patrons must remain in line. Reasonable breaks are acceptable (restroom, car, shade, water, etc.). When section A is at capacity, staff will close the section to additional patrons.
SECTION B: Patrons lining up in Section B can save space for those arriving late. Patrons should save enough space in line for their entire party. All parties must be present in line when the gates open. Additional party members may not join your party in line once the line starts moving. Additional party members can go to the end of the line and join you inside the venue.
TERRACE LINE: This line is intended for GA/Lawn patrons (and up to three companions) who need one or more of the following: level hard surface for mobility aids, mobility or crowd concerns. Additional companions will need to enter using lines in Section A or B. This line is only for those sitting in the terrace area. Once gates open, terrace line patrons will be escorted to the terrace section. Seating is limited in the area and is first come, first served. If you wish to sit elsewhere in the venue please use the main line to enter. Terrace line patrons may not relocate once in the venue. Patrons entering the venue via the Terrace Line and attempting to access other sections of the venue may be escorted to the end of the line.
TICKETING
Davis Arts Council is the only authorized and official ticket seller for Summer Nights with the Stars and DAC the Halls events.
Tickets obtained from unauthorized sources may be counterfeit or otherwise invalid. Any purchases from unauthorized sources are at your own risk. Tickets may not be copied or reproduced in any form. Management reserves the right to revoke any privilege of admission to any person who possesses a counterfeit or invalid ticket.
Tickets may not be resold within 500 feet of the venue.
AGE RESTRICTIONS
Davis Arts Council events are open to all ages. Children 3 years old and under do not need a ticket but must sit on a ticketed adult’s lap.
PARKING
Parking at The Kenley Amphitheater is free! Parking spots are available on the north side of the venue, along Wasatch Drive, or across the street at Layton High School.
Handicap parking is located in the parking lot north of The Kenley Amphitheater.
We also offer a drop-off/pick-up zone in front of Layton City Hall.
GATES
Gates open approximately one hour prior to the start of events. Patron chairs and/or belongings may NOT be placed in the amphitheater before the gates open.
CHAIRS
))Only standard-size camping or lawn chairs are allowed at Summer Nights with the Stars events. The height of the back of your chair must be less than 37″ tall.
- No lounge/reclining chairs
- No low/beach style chairs
- No sofa/couch chairs
- No hammock-style chairs
- No side tables or footstools
- No blankets on the grass (at Summer Nights With the Stars events)
Chairs are available for rent for $5 and are first-come, first-served. Cash and Venmo accepted.

(Picture illustrates allowable size and style of chair.)
Management reserves the right to remove or relocate any and all non-compliant chairs.
COOLERS, STROLLER & WAGONS
Coolers less than 15 inches by any dimension are allowed but must be stored under chairs.
At ticketed events (including Summer Nights with the Stars), strollers and wagons must be collapsed and stored, or parked at Security at the south gate of The Kenley Amphitheater. These items are large and create space and visibility issues.
For Sunday Night Concert Series and Free Friday Film Series events, strollers and wagons are allowed to be utilized during the event as space and visibility permits. Davis Arts Council staff reserves the right to relocate these items when needed.
CONCESSIONS & OUTSIDE FOOD
Our vendor, Nacho Mamas, offers a variety of options, including hamburgers, hot dogs, Philly cheesesteaks, nachos, water, soda, popcorn, candy, ice cream, and chips. Credit cards are accepted.
You are welcome to bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks.
WEATHER
All Summer Nights With the Stars shows are rain or shine. We ask that you be prepared for inclement weather should it occur. We do allow umbrellas into our venue but please be respectful of those around you when using your umbrella.
Temperatures upwards of 100°F are common. Please visit our Beat the Heat webpage to prepare for these extreme temperatures and familiarize yourself with the symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
PHOTOS & VIDEO
Audio/video recording or live streaming of any kind is strictly prohibited in and around The Kenley Amphitheater. During the performance, non-flash photos with your small hand-held device from your seat are only permitted at the artist’s discretion. No cameras with interchangeable lenses are allowed in the venue.
ANIMALS
Service animals are permitted in the amphitheater. Emotional support animals, comfort animals and therapy dogs are not service animals as defined by the 2010 ADA Guidelines. Each service animal needs to remain with its owner and be restrained. If a service animal interferes with other guests, corrective action may include re-arranging seating or removal of the service animal from the amphitheater.
ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS
For information on accessibility and accommodations, please visit our Accessibility page.
SMOKING & ALCOHOL
State law prohibits smoking, vaping, and alcohol in and surrounding The Kenley Amphitheater, which is located in a public park.
LOST & FOUND
The house manager will hold the items found in the amphitheater until the end of the performance. Thereafter, please visit or contact the DAC office at 801-546-8575. Any items not claimed within 30 days following the season’s final show will be donated to charity.
SAFETY
Federal law requires that you follow all posted notices AND verbal instructions from security, staff, and ushers.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS: If you have additional questions, call our office at 801-546-8575 for more information.