Dolby Theatre
The Dolby Theatre is part of the Ovation Hollywood complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, beside the TCL Chinese Theatre. It opened on November 9, 2001, as the Kodak Theatre and took the Dolby name in 2012. David Rockwell’s firm designed it with the Academy Awards in mind, and the Oscars have been held here almost every year since 2002.
Beyond awards shows, the theater has staged American Idol finales, America’s Got Talent live rounds and the Cirque du Soleil show Iris. Its calendar now includes concert tours, orchestral performances of video game and film music, international touring artists and comedy.
The house has about 3,400 reserved seats on several levels. Concessions are run by Wolfgang Puck Catering and are cashless, and outside food and drinks are not allowed. The Hollywood/Highland Metro station opens directly into the complex, which is usually simpler than driving into the attached garage.
Know Before You Go
- Venue type: Theater
- Opened: 2001
- Operator: Jebs Hollywood Entertainment (owner)
- Programming: Headline concerts, orchestral game and film concerts, international artists, comedy and award shows
- Nearest rail: Hollywood/Highland (B Line)
This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Official Links
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Photo: Busition via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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Venue Details
- Address
- 6801 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028 - City, State
- Los Angeles, CA
- Capacity
- 3400
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Standing / Seated
- Seated
- Parking
- The Ovation Hollywood garage is attached; the theater does not validate, though spots can be prebooked through ParkWhiz.
Amenities
- Food
- Concessions
Photographer's FAQ
- Camera Policy
- Only small point-and-shoot cameras that fit in a front pants pocket are allowed; professional cameras, detachable lenses, tripods and recording devices are not.
https://dolbytheatre.com/faq/