An amphitheatre is an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports. The term derives from the ancient Greek ἀμφιθέατρον, from ἀμφί, meaning "on both sides" or "around" and θέατρον,
The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD)
Arles Amphitheatre, France: a Roman arena still used for bullfighting, plays, and summer concerts.
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheatre and public park in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California. It was named one of the ten best live music venues in the United States by Rolling Stone magazi
Amphitheatre
…Small-scale amphitheatres can serve to host outdoor local community performances. Notable modern amphitheatres include the Shoreline Amphitheatre, the Hollywood Bowl and the Aula Magna at Stockholm University. The term "amphitheatre" is also used for some indoor venues, such as the (by now demolished) Gibson…
The Hollywood Bowl in 2024 with the Hollywood Sign in background
The Hollywood Bowl's 1970s appearance, with the large cardboard tubes
The Hollywood Bowl's 1980s–2003 appearance, with the acoustic fiberglass spheres
The Hollywood Bowl re-opening night, 2005