Situated on over 60 acres, in the heart of Silicon Valley California, Shoreline Amphitheater was opened in 1986 under the direction of Bill Graham Presents. It was named the Best Large Outdoor Amphitheater in the United States by the Pollstar Concert Industry Awards. A state-of-the-art event facility, it serves as a venue for such artists as Madonna, Eric Clapton, Santana, Bruce Springsteen and popular all-day music and food festivals. Located 10 miles from San Jose and 35 miles from San Francisco, it boasts one of the worlds largest tent structures.