Kenley History
In 1995, the Davis Arts Council partnered with Layton City, corporate sponsors, and private sponsors to build the beautiful 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, and Olivia Newton John to name only a few. To view a history of concerts at the Kenley, visit our Season History Page.
If you’re interested in renting the amphitheater, visit the Layton City Parks and Recreation website or call at (801) 336-3900.
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SEATING CHART
Policies & Procedures
Line
At least one member of every party must stay in line at all times. Any personal items left in line will be removed to lost and found.
Gates
Gates open at 7PM for Summer Nights with the Stars shows and 6:15PM for Free Sunday Night shows and Free Friday Family Films. Chairs may NOT be placed in the amphitheater before that time.
Chairs
If you have general admission seating, you may bring either a chair or blanket into the venue. The Davis Arts Council recommends a standard size fold-up camping chair with the seat measuring 17 inches and back measuring 33 inches. NO LOUNGE OR BEACH CHAIRS ALLOWED. You may also rent a chair inside the venue for $1 (while supplies last). Blankets are also permitted; however, be mindful the grass could be damp.
Photos
Live streaming and audio/video recording of any kind is strictly prohibited. Non-flash photos with your small hand-held device from your seat are permitted.
Food
Food and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted inside the venue. Concessions will also be available for purchase (i.e. burgers, hot dogs, Philly cheese steaks, popcorn, nachos, candy, soft drinks, etc.) Credit cards are accepted.
Mobility Impairments
Those with mobility impairments may enter the amphitheater through the designated line at the north gate with one (1) adult companion ticket holder and/or minor children ticket holder(s). Others in your party must enter through the regular line and meet up with your group inside the venue.
Limited handicap parking is available in the lot directly north of the amphitheater.
Smoking & Alcohol
In compliance with the Layton City ordinance, smoking, vaping, and alcohol are not permitted in or around The Kenley Amphitheater or Layton Commons Park.
Animals
Only certified service animals are allowed in the venue. Pets are not permitted.
Photography
Please no flash photography. Video recording devices, cameras with removable lenses, and drones are prohibited. An announcement at the beginning of each show will inform you on what can and cannot be photographed or recorded. It varies depending on the artist.
Lost & Found
Articles found in the amphitheater will be held by the house manager until the end of the performance. Thereafter, please contact or visit the DAC office at (801) 546-8575. Any items not claimed within 30 days following the final show of the season will be donated to charity.
Parking
All parking options are free! The closest places are the Layton City Building/Surf ‘n Swim parking lot, along the road on Wasatch Drive, or at Layton High School.
FAQ
Location and Hours:
Our office is in the one-story building north of the Layton City Court and Police Department (445 N Wasatch Drive Layton, UT 84041). Our hours are Monday-Friday 9 AM – 2 PM. Contact us.
The Kenley Amphitheater, where we hold our Summer Nights with the Stars series, the Free Sunday Night Concert Series, and the Free Friday Family Film Series, is located at 403 N. Wasatch Drive Layton, UT 84041. It is situated in the park west of Layton High School.
Layton High School Auditorium, where we hold our DAC the Halls performances, is located at 440 Wasatch Dr, Layton, UT 84041.
Alpine Church, where we hold our Chamber Music Series, is located at 254 W 2675 N, Layton, UT 84041.
Snow Horse Gallery is located inside the Davis Conference Center at 800 Heritage Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041.
Layton Commons Park, where we hold our Active Pages: Explorers in Literature, is located at 437 N Wasatch Dr, Layton, UT 84041
Ticket Scalping and Third-Party Resellers
Tickets to the Summer Nights with the Stars at The Kenley Amphitheater are only sold through the Davis Arts Council website. Tickets purchased through unauthorized third-party websites are often substantially more expensive than the tickets sold through the DAC. The DAC is not responsible for tickets purchased through any unauthorized third-party. We cannot prevent unauthorized third-parties from purchasing tickets to our events and selling them for a profit using the Davis Arts Council or Kenley Amphitheater names. Please do not purchase tickets through a third-party. If you have questions about the validity of a third-party ticket, please call our office at 801-546-8575.
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.
Temperature variances are also common. Our venue has large trees that offer a bit of shade from the sun, but the temperature can drop significantly once the sun goes down.