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About Bovard Auditorium

Welcome to Bovard Auditorium, a storied on-campus performing arts venue at the University of Southern California. With a total seating capacity of 1,235 across the Orchestra, First Balcony, and Second Balcony, Bovard offers a classic theatre experience in the heart of Los Angeles. The complex also includes Bovard South Hall for smaller gatherings. Whether you’re attending a keynote, performance, lecture, or special event, we’re here to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.

Explore seating options, parking directions, convenient transit access, and nearby hotel and dining suggestions to make your trip to Bovard as effortless as possible.

Seating and accessibility: Bovard Auditorium features ADA-compliant seating with wheelchair spaces in the Orchestra and First Balcony. The seating breakdown is: Orchestra (502), First Balcony (365), Second Balcony (365). For a quick view, the Bovard Lobby Chart is available if you need a better sense of sightlines and entrances.

Parking and transportation: For parking, consider the McCarthy Way Parking Structure and the Figueroa Street Parking Structure. Campus directions emphasize these options for easier access to the venue. The closest rail access is via Expo Park/USC Station on the E Line, with bus connections and other transit options serving the area.

Hotels and dining nearby: On-campus USC Hotel at 3540 S Figueroa St offers convenient stays for visitors. In addition, Downtown Los Angeles hotels provide broader lodging options within commuting distance. We highlight affiliate partners for easy booking and recommended dining to complement your visit.

Notable past events: Bovard has hosted landmark moments—from Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1967 speech to Jane Goodall’s 2004 talk, USC Gould Bar Admission ceremonies, and the 2024 USC Queer & Ally Drag Show, among many Visions and Voices programs. Each event adds to the venue’s rich cultural footprint in Los Angeles.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 1,235 seats (ADA compliant with wheelchair spaces in Orchestra and First Balcony).
  • Address: 3551 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, CA 90089.
  • Venue type: Historic on-campus performing arts venue/theatre at USC; includes Bovard South Hall for smaller events.
  • Seating chart: Orchestra (502), First Balcony (365), Second Balcony (365); Bovard Lobby Chart also available.
  • Parking: Recommended structures include McCarthy Way Parking Structure and Figueroa Street Parking Structure; directions emphasize campus parking options.
  • Transit: Nearest rail access via Expo Park/USC Station on the E Line (bus and other connections also served the area).
  • Nearby hotels: USC Hotel on campus (3540 S Figueroa St) and other Downtown LA hotels within commuting distance.
  • Notable events hosted: MLK Jr. speech (1967), Jane Goodall talk (2004), USC Gould Bar Admission ceremony (2021), USC Queer & Ally Drag Show (2024), Visions and Voices etc. events (recent years).