This gorgeous outdoor amphitheatre has been hosting concerts since the LA Philharmonic first played here in 1922. Nestled in an aesthetically blessed fold in the Hollywood Hills, the 18,000-seat venue can bring out the romantic in the terminally cynical, and the glorious setting almost makes up for the somewhat dodgy acoustics. It's the summer home of the LA Philharmonic, but it's hosted everyone from the Beatles to Big Bird, and today mixes classical concerts with all manner of rock and pop.
Area Los Angeles
Transport Bus 156/US 101, exit Highland Avenue north.
Telephone 1-323 850 2000
Box office In person May-Sept noon-6pm Tue-Sun. By phone/online Via individual companies (eg LA Philharmonic) or Ticketmaster.
Tickets $1-$150. Parking $14-$30.
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