Hollywood Bowl

The Hollywood Bowl is an outdoor amphitheater at 2301 N Highland Avenue in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California. Opened in 1922, it is the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with its distinctive white concentric band shell. Concerts run mainly from May to October and range from classical programs to jazz, rock, pop and film-with-orchestra evenings, along with the fireworks-filled Fourth of July shows. Tickets cost about 25 dollars for the upper tiers to well over 150 dollars for box seats, depending on the performance. A tradition of picnicking is central to the experience, and visitors may bring food and wine to enjoy before the show, in the grounds or at their seats. Box seats near the stage can also be reserved with dinner. Seating is on benches in the main tiers, so many visitors bring cushions. A typical concert evening lasts three to four hours including arrival. The Bowl Museum, near the entrance, displays instruments, photographs and the history of performances here. Crowds and traffic are heavy on event nights, and the winding access roads back up. The Hollywood Bowl Shuttle runs from the Hollywood/Highland Metro station and other park-and-ride lots, which is the easiest way to arrive, since on-site parking is limited. Evenings can be cool even in summer, so layers are advised. Large bags and glass containers are restricted, so checking the venue guidelines is wise.