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Welcome to your inside track on Downtown Los Angeles venues. Whether you’re catching a concert, Broadway-style show, opera, or a televised awards event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, and transit, plus fuel for your LA visit with nearby hotels and recommended dining. Think of us as your friendly connection who can get you where you’re going—no fuss, just the tickets and info you need.
DTLA’s cultural core is anchored by The Music Center complex (including Disney Concert Hall, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, and Mark Taper Forum) and a string of historic and contemporary venues along Broadway and within LA Live. Each venue has its own vibe and setup, from intimate stages to expansive auditoriums. We’ll walk you through seating layouts, parking options, transit access, and nearby stays and bites so you can secure your seats with confidence.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Walt Disney Concert Hall — 2,265 seats; 111 S Grand Ave; concert hall; seating is reserved; parking in The Music Center/WDCH garages with multiple access points; near Civic Center/Grand Park Metro stations (Red/Purple Lines); notable as home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and major concerts.
- Dorothy Chandler Pavilion (Music Center) — 3,156-seat auditorium; 135 N Grand Ave; part of The Music Center complex; seating in multiple levels; parking in The Music Center Main Garage; best access via Civic Center/Grand Park transit; hosts LA Opera and major dance programs; Academy Awards ceremonies historically held here.
- Ahmanson Theatre (Music Center) — about 2,084 seats; 135 N Grand Ave; theatre (Center Theatre Group); configurable seating for musicals and plays; parking in The Music Center Garage; transit via Civic Center/Grand Park; hosts Broadway-style productions and national tours.
- Mark Taper Forum (Music Center) — about 752 seats; 135 N Grand Ave; intimate theatre space; parking in The Music Center Garage; transit access via nearby Metro; known for contemporary plays and experimental works.
- Orpheum Theatre — around 2,000 seats; 842 S Broadway; historic Broadway theatre; seating on multiple levels; no on-site parking (use nearby lots); best accessed via multiple Metro lines (7th St/Metro Center); notable for film premieres, classic and contemporary concerts; frequently hosts major touring productions.
- The Theatre at Ace Hotel / United Theater on Broadway — 1,647-seat main theatre (Orchestra ~825, Balcony ~822); 929 S Broadway; live music and performance venue; on-site parking garage available; transit access near 7th St/Metro Center; renamed and reflagged in 2024: Ace Hotel Downtown LA closed; The Theatre became The United Theater on Broadway and the adjacent hotel/stay property now operates as STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa.
- Peacock Theater L.A. Live (formerly Microsoft Theater / Nokia Theatre) — 7,100 seats; 777 Chick Hearn Ct; large indoor venue for music, TV productions and award shows; parking in LA Live garages (Lot W, Lot E) with flat or event rates; Pico Station and 7th Street/Metro Center are the closest rail options; notable for hosting Primetime Emmy Awards and many televised events.
- The Novo (L.A. Live) — up to 2,354 total capacity (varies by setup); 800 W Olympic Blvd; indoor music venue with large GA floor and balcony seating; on-site Wolfgang Puck catering; parking in LA Live; nearest transit includes 7th St/Metro Center; hosts a wide range of emerging acts and cultural events; venue sits in the heart of L.A. Live alongside other venues.
- Nearby hotels for L.A. Live venues include JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. Live (900 W Olympic Blvd) and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles (within L.A. Live); both offer proximity to Peacock Theater and The Novo; Westin Bonaventure (404 S Fig ueroa) is also nearby for DTLA access.
- Dorothy Chandler Pavilion’s legacy includes LA Opera performances and major cultural programming; Disney Hall shares its campus with REDCAT and other venues, forming a dense arts district with wide parking, transit, and hotel options within walking distance.
- Notable renamings/demolitions: Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles closed January 31, 2024; The attached theatre space was rebranded as The United Theater on Broadway; the building’s hotel portion rebranded as STILE Downtown Los Angeles by Kasa in 2024.