El Rey Theatre
The El Rey Theatre is an Art Deco former movie house on Wilshire Boulevard in the Miracle Mile, between La Brea and Fairfax avenues. Clifford A. Balch designed it, and it opened in 1936. The city named it Historic-Cultural Monument No. 520 in 1991.
It ran as a single-screen cinema for decades, then became a dance club called Wall Street in the 1980s, and converted to live music in 1994. Goldenvoice books it today.
The room holds 771 and is mostly general admission standing room, with a VIP balcony and some seated shows. Age limits vary by event. Food and drinks are sold inside, and the adjacent El Cartel bar is an option before shows. ADA viewing is on the right side of the room when facing the stage.
Know Before You Go
- Venue type: Theater
- Opened: 1936
- Operator: Goldenvoice (AEG Presents)
- Programming: Indie, alternative, pop, rock and emerging touring acts
- Ages: Varies by show
This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.
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Photo: Kristin Dos Santos via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Venue Details
- Address
- 5515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036 - City, State
- Los Angeles, CA
- Capacity
- 771
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Indoor
- Standing / Seated
- Standing & Seated
Amenities
- Food
- Limited
- Drinks
- Full bar
- Bag Policy
- Backpacks and other bags may not be larger than 14 x 14 inches.
https://www.theelrey.com/faq
Photographer's FAQ
- Camera Policy
- Point-and-shoot and Polaroid cameras are fine, but professional cameras with detachable lenses and recording devices are not allowed.
https://www.theelrey.com/faq