The Regent Theatre in Downtown Los Angeles is a historic live-music venue with a unique, standing-room atmosphere. Opened originally as The National and later The Regent, it reopened in 2014 after renovations and has since hosted a dynamic mix of concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, and special events. With a capacity of approximately 1,100 standing attendees, most events are standing-room only, though some shows may offer seated options on a first-come basis when announced. Whether you’re chasing intimate gigs or high-energy nights, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward ticket access and local guidance to help you secure your seats.

Getting to Regent Theatre is straightforward. Park in three paid surface lots located across the street from the venue between 4th and 5th Streets, or use nearby public transit. The Pershing Square Metro station is about three blocks away, making the venue accessible from across the city. For visitors looking to extend their stay, Downtown LA offers a range of lodging options within walking distance, including popular choices like Freehand Los Angeles, The Hoxton, Omni Los Angeles, STAY/ STILE, and citizenM. When you’re ready to plan your night, remember we provide easy, no-pressure ticket access and up-to-date venue details so you can focus on the show. For official updates and more, visit Regent Theatre’s site and follow their channels.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Capacity: approximately 1,100 (standing room; no fixed main-floor seating for most events).
Address: 448 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (official site lists 90013; some listings show 90014).
Venue type: Historic movie theater turned live-music venue; reopened in 2014 after renovations.
Seating chart: Generally standing-room only; occasional seated events may occur, with seating on a first-come basis when announced.
Parking: Three paid surface lots located across the street from the venue (between 4th and 5th Streets).
Transit: Closest Metro stop is Pershing Square, about three blocks away.
Nearby hotels: Downtown LA hotels within walking distance (examples include Freehand Los Angeles, The Hoxton, Omni, STAY…/STILE, citizenM, among others).
Notable events hosted: Concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, and special events; the venue has been operated by promoters including Spaceland/Live Nation since renovations.
Renamed/demolished: Originally opened as The National, later The Regent; renovated and reopened as Regent Theater in 2014; still operating as Regent Theater and not demolished.