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About Gibson

The Gibson Amphitheatre, originally known as the Universal Amphitheatre and renamed in 2005, was a premier indoor amphitheatre located at Universal CityWalk in Universal City, California. With a seating capacity ranging from approximately 6,189 to 6,251, it hosted a wide range of high-profile events including the MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice Awards, the Academy of Country Music Awards, and the NAACP Image Awards. The venue closed in 2013 and was demolished to accommodate expansions for Universal Studios Hollywood. While the space itself is no longer in operation, this page preserves essential information about the Gibson Amphitheatre for historical context and for fans researching the venue’s legacy, seating layouts, and the surrounding area. When you’re planning a night out in Universal City, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options.

Located at 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608, the Gibson Amphitheatre was part of the larger Universal CityWalk complex and provided easy access to entertainment, dining, and lodging. Although the venue is no longer hosting events, visitors can still use CityWalk garages for parking and access the area via the Metro Red Line at the Universal City/Studio City station. The CityWalk shuttle also offers convenient transport to the park, making a night out straightforward and stress-free. For fans researching the venue’s history or planning trips to the area, we’ve highlighted nearby hotels and recommended dining options to help you secure a complete experience without the guesswork.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608 (Universal CityWalk).
  • Venue type: indoor amphitheatre.
  • Capacity: approximately 6,189–6,251 seats (depending on source).
  • Status: closed in 2013 and demolished to accommodate Universal Studios Hollywood expansion; renamed Gibson Amphitheatre in 2005 from Universal Amphitheatre.
  • Notable events hosted: MTV Movie Awards, Teen Choice Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, NAACP Image Awards; Jenni Rivera’s funeral (2012).
  • Parking & transit: parking via Universal CityWalk garages; nearby Metro Red Line access via Universal City/Studio City station; CityWalk shuttle available to the park.