Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles

The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater located in the Hollywood Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles. In 2018, Rolling Stone magazine recognized it as one of the top 10 live music venues in the United States.

What makes the Hollywood Bowl distinctive is its bandshell, which was originally a series of concentric arches that adorned the site from 1929 until 2003. It was then replaced with a larger one in preparation for the 2004 season. The bandshell is positioned against the backdrop of the Hollywood Hills and the iconic Hollywood Sign to the northeast.

The term "bowl" in its name refers to the shape of the concave hillside where the amphitheater is situated. The Hollywood Bowl is owned by the County of Los Angeles and serves as the home venue for the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the summer residence of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the host location for numerous musical events throughout the year.

You can find it at 2301 North Highland Avenue, just west of the former French Village, north of Hollywood Boulevard, and roughly 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) from the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail station.

The Hollywood Bowl is a cultural icon with a rich history. It has hosted a wide range of performances, from the L.A. Philharmonic's numerous concerts, ballets, jazz shows, and operas since its inception. More recently, it has become a favored venue for pop stars, offering a majestic setting with state-of-the-art acoustics for their performances.

Why You Should Visit:
The Bowl continues to be a world-class performance venue and still a very LA experience.

Tip:
You can take food and even wine in for shows hosted by LA Philharmonic.
Consider bringing a light jacket, too, as it can get cool once the sun sets behind the mountains.