The Fonda Theatre

Venue Profile

Los Angeles, CA · 1200 capacity · Indoor · Updated September 2026

The Fonda Theatre stands on Hollywood Boulevard between Gower Street and El Centro Avenue, a short walk east of Vine Street. It opened on October 20, 1926, as the Carter DeHaven Music Box and staged the West Coast premiere of Chicago the following year. Lux Radio Theatre broadcast from the building starting in 1936, and in 1945 Fox West Coast took it over and ran it as a cinema under several names.

The Nederlander Organization reopened it for stage plays in 1985 and named it after actor Henry Fonda. Work to return the interior to its 1920s look began in 2002, and Goldenvoice took over in 2012 and turned it into a concert hall.

The Fonda holds about 1,200 people. The main floor is general admission standing room, and the balcony mixes general admission seats and standing space. Bills lean toward indie, alternative and pop touring acts, and age limits vary by show. Concessions are cashless, outside food and drinks are not allowed, and bags are capped at 14 by 14 inches.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Theater
  • Opened: 1926
  • Operator: Goldenvoice (AEG Presents)
  • Programming: Indie, alternative, pop and electronic touring acts
  • Ages: Varies by show
  • Nearest rail: Hollywood/Vine (B Line)
  • Phone: 323-464-6269

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

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Photo: Alexis Doine via Wikimedia Commons, CC0

Venue Details

Address
6126 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
City, State
Los Angeles, CA
Capacity
1200
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Standing & Seated
Parking
The venue does not list its own lot; paid lots and garages are nearby on and around Hollywood Boulevard.
Phone
323-464-6269

Amenities

Drinks
Full bar
Bag Policy
Backpacks and other bags may not be larger than 14 x 14 inches.

https://www.fondatheatre.com/faq/

Photographer's FAQ

Camera Policy
Professional cameras with detachable lenses and recording devices such as tablets, video cameras, tripods and GoPros are not allowed.

https://www.fondatheatre.com/faq/

Links

Official WebsiteMap & Directions