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About Dolby Theatre
The Dolby Theatre sits at the heart of Ovation Hollywood, a premier live-performance venue with a storied history. With a main auditorium and world-class shows, it’s a cornerstone of Los Angeles culture and entertainment. Whether you’re catching a major awards ceremony, a Cirque du Soleil residency, or a star-studded live performance, we’ve got you covered for a smooth ticket experience and all the details you need for a great night out.
Located at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, CA 90028, the Dolby Theatre is part of the vibrant Hollywood & Highland complex. Here’s everything you should know to plan your visit—from seating and parking to transit options and nearby lodging and dining.
Tips: Secure your seats through official channels, check the specific seating chart for your show via the venue’s site, and consider convenient parking options in the Hollywood & Highland area. For transit, the venue offers direct Metro Red Line access to Hollywood/Highland, with walking directions from the station. Nearby hotels like Loews Hollywood Hotel provide comfortable stays right adjacent to the complex, while a variety of dining options in the area ensure you’ll find something to suit your taste. If you’re attending a high-profile event such as the Academy Awards, plan ahead for traffic and parking validations, and enjoy the best-in-class experience that the Dolby Theatre and Ovation Hollywood deliver.
Remember: venue pages and seating charts are updated for each show, so verify details before you buy. We’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss ticket information and reliable partner recommendations to help you plan a great night out in Hollywood.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 3,400 seats for the main auditorium (roughly 1,600 for standard movie screenings).
- Address: 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90028.
- Venue type: Live-performance theatre/auditorium within Ovation Hollywood.
- Seating chart: Official seating charts are available per show on dolbytheatre.com.
- Parking: Self-parking in the Hollywood & Highland area with entrances on Highland Ave and Orange Dr; rates and validations apply; open 24/7; daily max around $20.
- Transit: Direct Metro access via the Red Line to Hollywood/Highland; walking directions from the station to the theatre.
- Nearby hotels: Loews Hollywood Hotel is adjacent to the complex; other lodging in the Hollywood & Highland/Ovation area.
- Notable events: Home of the Academy Awards since 2002 (except 2021); also hosted AFI Life Achievement Awards, Cirque du Soleil Iris residency, Miss USA 2004/2007, American Idol finales, and other major events.
- Renaming history: Originally Kodak Theatre (2001–2012); renamed Dolby Theatre in 2012 after a 20-year naming-rights deal.