Starlight Bowl

Venue Profile

Burbank, CA · 3800 capacity · Outdoor · Updated September 2026

The Starlight Bowl is a city-owned amphitheater on a hillside above Burbank, reached by Lockheed View Drive in the Verdugo foothills. It was built in 1950 for $175,000 to a design by E. Dean Cowley and dedicated on June 17, 1951.

The bowl now holds about 3,800 people, with roughly 2,800 chairback seats and room for 1,000 more on the lawn. Its summer concert season focuses on tribute bands and classic rock and pop acts, and the 2026 season ran under the title Back Under the Stars.

Picnicking is part of the tradition. Guests may bring food, beer and wine, coolers and blankets, though hard alcohol is not allowed and chairs must be low-back. All bags are searched, recording is prohibited, and parking is cash only, so carpooling is recommended.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Amphitheater
  • Opened: 1951
  • Operator: City of Burbank
  • Programming: Summer concert series of tribute bands, classic rock, pop and family shows
  • Ages: All Ages
  • Phone: (818) 238-5397

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Venue Details

Address
1249 Lockheed View Dr.
Burbank, CA 91501
City, State
Burbank, CA
Capacity
3800
Indoor / Outdoor
Outdoor
Standing / Seated
Reserved Seating & Lawn
Parking
On-site parking costs $15, cash only; rideshare or carpooling is encouraged.
Phone
(818) 238-5397

Amenities

Food
Outside food allowed
Drinks
Outside beer and wine allowed
Bag Policy
All bags are subject to search. Guests may bring their own food, beer and wine, coolers and blankets, but no hard alcohol.

https://starlightbowl.com/policies/

Photographer's FAQ

Camera Policy
Still photography, digital images, video and audio recording of performances are prohibited.

https://starlightbowl.com/policies/

Links

Official WebsiteMap & Directions