The Greek Theatre
The Greek Theatre is an outdoor amphitheater in the southern part of Griffith Park, above Los Feliz on North Vermont Avenue. It stands on land that Griffith J. Griffith donated to the city, opened in 1930, and served as barracks during World War II.
Between 1952 and 1975, impresario James A. Doolittle expanded its programming to include dance, opera and touring theater. Neil Diamond recorded his 1972 live album Hot August Night here, and the venue appears in the 2018 film A Star Is Born. The City of Los Angeles owns the site, and SMG, now ASM Global, manages and books it.
The theater seats about 5,900 on reserved seating, and its season runs from spring into fall with rock, pop, Latin and comedy tours. Outside food is not allowed, but one sealed plastic water bottle per person is. Parking and shuttle passes are sold in advance, and parking on neighborhood streets can lead to towing.
Know Before You Go
- Venue type: Amphitheater
- Opened: 1930
- Operator: SMG / ASM Global (venue owned by the City of Los Angeles)
- Programming: Rock, pop, indie, Latin and R&B headliners and comedy
- Ages: All ages (under 13 with an adult)
- Phone: 323-606-8106
This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.
Official Links
Sources
- Greek Theatre (Los Angeles) (Wikipedia)
- FAQ, The Greek Theatre
- Parking & Public Transit, The Greek Theatre
- Venue Info, The Greek Theatre
Photo: Amhernandez8754 via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Venue Details
- Address
- 2700 N Vermont Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90027 - City, State
- Los Angeles, CA
- Capacity
- 5900
- Indoor / Outdoor
- Outdoor
- Standing / Seated
- Seated
- Parking
- Parking passes for on-site lots and a shuttle from the Pony Ride Train Lot are sold in advance through JustPark, and neighborhood street parking is prohibited.
- Phone
- 323-606-8106
Amenities
- Food
- Concessions
- Drinks
- Full bar
- Bag Policy
- Bags may not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches; larger bags must be checked at Guest Services.
https://www.lagreektheatre.com/venue-info/faq/
Photographer's FAQ
- Camera Policy
- Only small point-and-shoot cameras that fit in a pants pocket are allowed; professional cameras, flash, tripods, selfie sticks and recording devices are not.
https://www.lagreektheatre.com/venue-info/faq/