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Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is a premier outdoor amphitheater located in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California. Opened officially in 1922, it was built on a natural concave hillside that was once known as Daisy Dell. The venue is celebrated for its iconic concentric-arch shell, designed by various architects over the years, including Lloyd Wright in the late 1920s. As the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the Bowl hosts a wide array of musical performances, ranging from classical symphony concerts to contemporary pop and jazz events. It has a seating capacity of approximately 17,500 people, making it one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world. Beyond its musical significance, the site is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument and is deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Southern California. The surrounding park also features the Hollywood Bowl Museum, which details the history and evolution of the venue through exhibits and archives. Today, it remains a global landmark for performing arts, attracting millions of visitors annually for its unique acoustics and open-air atmosphere.
- Location: United States
- Top sights: Museum of Death · Psychiatry: An Industry of Death Museum · Los Angeles Fire Department Museum and Memorial
- Nearby: Los Angeles (11 km)
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jul–Sep.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 96 | 86 | 59 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 30 | 75 |
📋 Practical info
Geography
Facts
- Opened on July 11, 1922, with a performance by the LA Philharmonic.
- The current acoustic shell installed in 2004 is the fifth iteration.
- It has a seating capacity of exactly 17,500 spectators.
- Designated as a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in 1973.
- The Beatles performed here twice, in 1964 and 1965.
- The site features the Hollywood Bowl Museum founded in 1984.
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