Los Angeles Venues - Top Ten Venues in Los Angeles

To help you narrow down your choices we've comprised a list of the top ten venues in Los Angeles. These ten venues are the best places in the City of Angels to experience music concerts, theater productions, touring comedians, and sporting events.

Dodger Stadium
1000 Elysian Park Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
323-224-1507

Dodger Stadium is actually Major League Baseball's third oldest ballpark behind Boston's Fenway Park and Chicago's Wrigley Field. Despite being nearly 50-years old, the 56,000-seat stadium in Chavez Ravine has all the latest amenities. As of 2009, the venue has hosted games from eight World Series.

Staples Center
1111 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-742-7340

The multi-purpose Staples Center has five tenants: Lakers (NBA), Clippers (NBA), Sparks (WNBA), Kings (NHL), and the D-Fenders (D-League). The highly regarded arena also hosts boxing matches, WWE events, UFC pay per views, the Summer X Games, and music concerts.

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-972-7211

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is part of the Los Angeles Music Center, one of the largest performing arts centers in the nation. Since 1987, the Pavilion and its enormous stage have been home to the Los Angeles Opera Company. It's also home to Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at the Music Center.

Ahmanson
135 North Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-2772

Like the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the Ahmanson Theatre is part of the Los Angeles Music Center. The Ahmanson presents theatrical plays, musicals, and revivals. It has also premiered six Neil Simon plays. This 2,100-seat theatre enjoys the largest season-ticket subscription on the West Coast.

Walt Disney Concert Hall
111 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90012-3034
213-972-7211

Another hall belonging to the Los Angeles Music Center, this futuristic looking venue is home of the Los Angeles Master Chorale and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The 2,265-seat venue was designed by legendary architect Frank Gehry. The building is known for its amazing acoustics and its annoying glare.

Pantages Theatre LA
6233 Hollywood Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323-468-1770

Located in the heart of Hollywood, the Pantages Theatre is Los Angeles' premiere venue for musical theater. This art deco building has hosted numerous Broadway hit shows like West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, and Wicked. The venue is used for concerts and performances too.

Kodak Theatre
6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-308-6300

Since 2002, the Kodak Theatre has hosted the Oscars and American Idol as well as other television productions like the ESPY and BET Awards. Part of a larger entertainment complex, the Kodak presents concerts, shows, and performances. It's also available for weddings.

Greek Theatre
2700 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-665-5857

The Greek Theatre is located at Griffith Park and was built in 1929. Owned by the city of Los Angeles, the amphitheatre is renowned for being one of the best outdoor venues for concerts in the United States. It has hosted iconic acts like Neil Diamond, The Who, Stevie Wonder, Wilco, and Radiohead.

Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-436-2827

Probably the most famous amphitheatre in world, the Hollywood Bowl has presented top-notch musical performances since 1922. The venue has played host to legends ranging from Frank Sinatra to The Beatles to Luciano Pavrotti to Monty Python. The bowl has a seating capacity of more than 17,000.

Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
777 Chick Hearn Court
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-763-6030

The Nokia Theatre is part of a large residential and entertainment district adjacent to Staples Center. It hosts concerts from the most prominent musical acts in the world as well as top comedians. Similar to the Kodak, the Nokia is home to television productions like the American Music Awards and the People Choice Awards.