Hollywood has always been more than a place on a map—it is a stage. From historic theaters and legendary rock clubs to open-air amphitheaters and late-night dance venues, the neighborhood offers music fans a rare mix of old-school glamour, cultural history, and electric live performance. Whether you are planning a night out, building a weekend itinerary, or searching for the next venue to discover, Hollywood’s live music scene has something for every mood and genre. Hollywood Bowl: Seasonal Outdoor Experience Few venues capture the magic of Los Angeles like the Hollywood Bowl. Set against the Hollywood Hills, this legendary amphitheater is known for large-scale concerts, orchestral performances, pop headliners, film-score nights, and summer events under the stars. It is the
Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown
The Wiltern Theatre in Koreatown is a treasured live performance venue in our city. Other notable venues include The Hollywood Bowl, The Pantages Theater, The John Anson Ford Amphitheater, and The Greek Theatre. The Sunset Strip also boasts rock and roll clubs such as The Roxy, The Rainbow Bar and Grill, The Viper Room, and The Whisky A Go Go. With numerous options available, the seasons can help narrow down choices, as the outdoor venues like The Bowl, Greek, and Ford primarily operate during the summer. The Wiltern is relatively intimate with 1,850 seats, compared to The Bowl’s near-18,000 capacity. It is housed in the 1931 Pellissier Building and stands out with its Art Deco design and emerald green façade.
Can I Picnic at The Hollywood Bowl?
Can I Picnic at The Hollywood Bowl? Yes, but read more below for specifics: August is winding down, which means you’ve already missed tons of great shows at The Hollywood Bowl this summer season. However, the upcoming lineup of shows in September and October brings in many of the Bowl’s crowd favorites. Look for the Fireworks Finale with Earth, Wind and Fire, The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long, and Maestro of the Movies: The Music of John Williams. Other HUGE shows included Mozart Under the Stars, Barry Manilow with Orchestra, Gladys Knight and The Kingdom Choir, Heart: Love Alive Tour, Ben Harper with Neneh Cherry, An American in Paris, Café Tacvba, Mary J. Blige and Nas, along with so much more happening
Hollywood Bowl 2019 Calendar
Entertaining approximately 18,000 guests per show since 1922, you can easily see why The Hollywood Bowl has reached its legendary status. That’s not even counting the countless legends in the music world that have performed on its stage…everyone from The Beatles, to Elton John, to Billie Holiday. We’re getting close to the time of year where this famous outdoor concert stadium kicks back into high gear. In about a week, look for the popular annual Playboy Jazz Festival on June 8th and 9th. Opening night happens on Saturday, June 15th with John Legend, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and a fireworks display over their iconic shell. Other Hollywood Bowl 2019 calendar events include: Andrea Bocelli on June 18th and 19th, The 30th Annual Mariachi USA
Live Music Venues in Los Angeles
Live music venues in Los Angeles are everywhere! After all, many of the world’s top musicians live in or around our city. We’ve got everything from small rock ‘n roll stages to outdoor venues to massive stadiums. Here’s just a few: Travel down the Sunset Strip and enjoy a bit of rock history. It’s where bands like Motley Crue, Jim Morrison and The Doors, Van Halen, Guns n Roses, and Frank Zappa played to excited fans. Spots like Gazzarri’s, Pandora’s Box, Billboard Live, and Starwood are long gone, but The Whisky A Go-Go, The Viper Room, The Roxy, and The Rainbow Bar and Grill are still going strong. One of the venues on this stretch that’s been reincarnated from past clubs is the
Hollywood Bowl 2018 Season
The Hollywood Bowl is up and at again for their 2018 season, and tickets are now on sale for all of their upcoming events for this Spring and Summer season. The Hollywood Bowl line-up is always one of variety, and there is something for everyone. This year is no exception with shows from Annie the Musical, to viewings of the original Star Wars with a live orchestra! Sprinkle in some Diana Ross, Kevin Hart, and Sing-a-Longs of some of America’s favorite movie musicals (think Grease and Sound of Music!) As always the L.A. Philharmonic will be playing throughout with some of the great conductors of our age. If the amazing entertainment isn’t already fantastic enough, remember that you can bring
Hollywood Bowl 2018 Season Calendar
It’s right around the corner. That amazing time of year when the Hollywood Bowl prepares for their summer season. They’ve released their 2018 calendar, with much more to come. Look into series packages, including Classical Tuesdays and Thursdays with The Los Angeles Philharmonic (with Gustavo Dudamel and guest conductors), Jazz at the Bowl (with Herbie Hancock as Creative Chair for jazz), Weekend Spectaculars, KCRW’s World Festival, Sunday Sunset Concerts and Special Concerts. These special events are available for subscribers immediately, and open to the general public that purchase 5-or-More on March 20th, 2018. Single ticket sales start on April 29th, 2018 at 10AM. Some of the many highlights for the Hollywood Bowl 2018 Season Calendar included Paul Simon’s “Homeward Bound”
Outdoor Summer Music Venues in Los Angeles
Outdoor Summer Music Venues in Los Angeles! There are a few things Los Angeles never runs short of – two of them being beautiful weather and music. The summer solstice may have just passed, but there are plenty of long days ahead to enjoy. Lucky for those in L.A. during this time the city offers many places to listen to live music during the evening. Jazz Night on Friday evenings at the Los Angeles’s Museum of Contemporary Art (LACMA) is a favorite among our staff here at Glitterati. The evening offers a beautiful view of the famous “Urban Light” exhibit which features two hundred and two cast iron street lamps from historic Los Angeles. Nearby is the restaurant Ray’s and Stark if
Live Music and Concerts in Los Angeles
Live music and concerts in Los Angeles and surrounding communities are a smorgasbord of choices. World-famous venues like the Hollywood Bowl, The Greek Theatre, Pantages, The Palladium, The Forum, and dozens of others are within a very small radius. In fact, just on the Sunset Strip alone in West Hollywood, one can walk a short 2 short blocks and enjoy legendary venues like The Viper Room, The Whisky A Go-Go, The Rainbow Bar and Grill, and The Roxy. A few blocks down, you also have The Troubadour, made famous by superstars like Elton John and James Taylor. One of the most anticipated upcoming concerts is U2 at The Rose Bowl in Pasadena for their Joshua Tree Tour 2017, May 20th
