Edward A. Kenley Centennial Amphitheater — Attraction in Layton

This place is really good for the most part. Beautiful setting, clean facility, great staff. The only thing I don't like is the grass section, which isn't steep enough. It's relatively flat, which makes it difficult to see the stage when there are a lot of people. They also don't seem to enforce the chair height restrictions, allowing people with really tall chairs to block others' views. Overall, it's a good venue for events where you don't have to see all of the stage all of the time (like concerts), but not so great for events where you need to see all of the stage at all times...

We went to watch a show here and as long as you don't sit in the deadspots of the theater, where you can't hear the singers and/or the speakers make all kinds of noise and none of what you want to hear. You would think Layton City could afford a better sound system. We finally found a spot where the sound was good and the grass area seemed fine... But don't get close to the stage, you will be disappointed. The weather was nice, stage and lighting good and acting was superb. Sound system either needed an upgrade or the speakers needed to be...

I've attended several concerts here and have enjoyed them all. Seating is quite limited, and some of the concerts sell out early. Costs run from $19 for general admission on the grass (bring your own folding or camp chair), $29 reserved seating, to $49 for up close to the stage seating. A little more expensive for some big name artists. For a relatively small venue, they do get many well known artists. I recently attended The Lettermen in concert and thoroughly enjoyed it. Food and soft drinks are available, or...