The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheatre in the Hollywood Hills of Los Angeles, California, United States. It was named one of the 10 best live music venues in the United States by Rolling Stone magazine in 2018. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023.
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
An amphitheatre or amphitheater 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, meaning "place for viewing".
The Colosseum, an amphitheatre in Rome (built 72–80 AD)
Arles Amphitheatre, France: a Roman arena still used for bullfighting, plays and summer concerts.
Pula Arena, Croatia
Aerial photograph of the Hollywood Bowl, showing the seating after the 2005 renovation.