Hollywood Bowl
Amphitheater · Hollywood Hills
2301 Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90068, USA
Highlights
Iconic outdoor amphitheater for music, picnics, and fireworks
Iconic outdoor amphitheater for music, picnics, and fireworks
"Here’s a solid dinner and a show strategy when attending a Hollywood Bowl show. First, ride-share to chef Jonathan Harris’s restaurant for a 5 p.m. reservation. Immediately order Linden’s cocktails and bread service with schmaltz cream cheese. Then, dive into the prawns and polenta or the smoked jerk duck. Finish the meal no later than 6:15 p.m. and catch a ride directly to the 103-year-old venue." - Mona Holmes
"A historic outdoor amphitheater dating back to 1922, famous for its distinctive round stage and longstanding role as a site for legendary performers from Ella Fitzgerald to the Beatles and Björk. Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic and featuring a multi-level museum chronicling its past, the venue is a quintessential Los Angeles music experience." - Devorah Lev-Tov
"It’s amazing that some people still don’t know that LA’s best music venue (by a mile) is BYOB. But you do now. It’s wine and beer only, but if you’re trying to sneak tequila into an LA Philharmonic show, you clearly don’t need a BYOB guide to tell you what to do. Pack a picnic basket full of your favorite wine and snacks, and go enjoy one of the best nights you can have in this city." - brant cox
"This weekend also marks the official return of The Hollywood Bowl. Their July 4th Fireworks Spectacular runs July 3rd and 4th, and will feature music from Kool & The Gang and arguably the best firework show in town accompanied by the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Tickets are available here." - brant cox
"As Los Angeles’s premier large-format outdoor venue for the past century, the Bowl seats about 17,500 and has been an iconic place for generations to enjoy musical, theater, comedy, and movie performances — the Los Angeles Philharmonic has been performing here since the 1920s. It’s hosted historic shows from the Beatles in 1964 to Jimi Hendrix in 1967 and a memorable mariachi concert in 1990; many Angelenos recall bringing picnics and takeout while parents opened bottles of wine as kids listened to world-class orchestral music. Owned by Los Angeles County, the Bowl’s mission emphasizes accessibility and affordability (including many $1 tickets throughout the summer), and its season now typically runs from May into mid-November. Note that parking is very difficult (bring a shuttle plan), and bring-your-own wine and beer are allowed for most LA Phil and non-licensed shows, though many big bands and artists do not accommodate outside booze. Eight years ago Sodexo Live partnered with chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne to elevate dining, adding two full-service restaurants, a full-service box-seat program, and numerous casual and grab-and-go options reflecting California’s diaspora cuisines and produce, while leaving takeout and picnic areas available across the venue." - Matthew Kang
