Hollywood Bowl Home of Hundreds of Musical Concerts and Events Each Season

 

Set in front of the Hollywood Hills and just southeast of the iconic Hollywood sign, the Hollywood Bowl is the perfect venue for outdoor music in Southern California. The Hollywood Bowl is the largest natural outdoor amphitheater in the United States. Thousands of visitors enjoy listening to a variety of bands and performance artists throughout the season. The venue is especially popular in the summer months, where family and friends gather together to enjoy music under the stars.

Construction of the Hollywood Bowl began in the 1920s when a distinctive shell was designed for the outdoor amphitheater. The arches that were designed for the shell in 1929 remained in place until 2003 when they were replaced with a larger version. The Hollywood Bowl gets its name from the concave hillside where the shell was built. The Hollywood Bowl museum is available for visitors who want to learn more about its history.

 
The Hollywood Bowl is home to the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and seasonally houses the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Other popular past performance artists include:

• Elton John
• Janet Jackson
• Judy Garland
• The Beatles
• Journey
• The Beach Boys
• Alicia Keys

Hundreds of musical performances, jazz concerts, classical musicians, family sing-a-longs and more are featured at the venue each year. Tuesday and Thursday evenings are designated for classical concerts, bringing a variety of music fans to the amphitheater.

Seating is divided into three separate sections:

• Box Seats, canvas-covered collapsible chairs closest to the stage
• Super Seats, stadium-style seats made of plastic and located in the center of the theater
• Bench Seats, benches that extend to the back of the theater

Large screens set on both sides of the stage ensure that the show is easily in-view no matter where guests are seated.

Though people of all ages are invited to the theater, some shows are only suitable for older children and adults. No specific dress code is required. Food and drink can be brought into the theater and enjoyed during the show; however, several restaurants and concession stands are available throughout the Hollywood Bowl for those who wish to purchase food. Some concerts limit the type of food or drink that is allowed to be brought in, so always check in advance before packing food.

No matter the music preference, the Hollywood Bowl has an artist or performance for everyone to enjoy while enjoying the warm, summer weather of Southern California.