Los Angeles is home to some of the country’s most iconic spots for live entertainment, pro sports, and major cultural events. From massive stadiums in Inglewood to historic theaters in Hollywood and beloved outdoor amphitheaters in Griffith Park, these venues help define the city’s event scene year-round.
Stadiums & arenas
Kia Forum
Inglewood
A legendary indoor arena known for major concert tours and large-scale live entertainment events.
Intuit Dome
Inglewood
The new home of the Los Angeles Clippers, designed around a tech-forward fan experience.
Crypto.com Arena
Downtown Los Angeles
Home to the Lakers and Kings, and one of the city’s best-known venues for sports and marquee live events near L.A. Live.
SoFi Stadium
Inglewood.
A flagship NFL stadium and a key LA28 venue, Sofi will host the 2028 Olympic opening and closing ceremonies.
LA Memorial Coliseum
Exposition Park
The historic Olympic stadium that hosted two Summer Games (1932 and 1984) remains home to USC Trojans football team.
Outdoor venues
Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood.
One of the world’s most famous outdoor music venues, operating since 1922 as a premier Southern California concert destination.
Greek Theatre
Griffith Park
A historic and more intimate outdoor amphitheater that remains one of L.A.’s favorite live music settings.
Theaters
Dolby Theatre
Hollywood
Best known as the home of the Academy Awards and located within the Ovation Hollywood complex.
Pantages Theatre
Hollywood
A classic Art Deco venue known for major touring Broadway productions and live stage entertainment.
Orpheum Theatre
Downtown Los Angeles
The Orpheum has been a centerpiece of live entertainment since 1898, hosting everything from Broadway tours to award shows and major concerts.
Wiltern Theatre
Koreatown.
This iconic Art Deco landmark near downtown draws music lovers for itsintimate atmosphere, crystal chandeliers, and legendary live music programming across rock, indie, and alternative genres.