HOLLYWOOD BOWL

Description

Essentials about the Hollywood Bowl in brief

Located in the Hollywood Hills, the Hollywood Bowl is the largest natural amphitheater in Southern California and one of the largest natural outdoor stages with an audience capacity of over 18,000. Since its founding in 1922, the Bowl has been one of the most famous open-air stages in the U.S., and has hosted performances by world stars such as The Beatles, The Doors, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Lady Gaga, Elton John, Frank Sinatra and Barbra Streisand. A concert at the Hollywood Bowl is the perfect setting to spend a typical Southern California evening – in wonderfully pleasant temperatures, surrounded by beautiful people, excellent food, fantastic acoustics and with a view of the legendary Hollywood Sign.

The history of the Hollywood Bowl

The early days of the Hollywood Bowl as a venue were somewhat less comfortable than these days for both the audience and the performing artists. Audience members sat on simple wooden benches and the stage was still very plain. In 1926, a first concert shell was erected above the stage along with a permanent seating installation for the audience. Incidentally, the stage canopy has been extended or redesigned four times to bring the stage up to the latest technical standards as well.

The events in the Hollywood Bowl

Today, the Hollywood Bowl is not only a stage for the concerts of many stars, but also the seat of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and, during the summer season, the world-famous Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra. The concert season at the Hollywood Bowl usually begins in early May and ends in October. Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl cover a wide range of musical genres, from classical concerts by the LA Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra to jazz concerts and pop and rock concerts. The Bowl also hosts a variety of annual events, including Jazz at the Bowl, the Playboy Jazz Festival, the Mariachi Festival, KCRW’s World Music Series and movie nights where blockbuster movies are accompanied live by the LA Philharmonic.

The gastronomy in the Hollywood Bowl

In addition to the magnificent acoustics of the natural stage, the food is also a highlight of an evening at the Hollywood Bowl. Visitors are spoiled for choice between different culinary options. Either you bring your own picnic basket and spread out on a blanket at one of the more than ten picnic locations before the concert (you can even bring alcohol). Or you can be served at the Bowl – from the special Hollywood Bowl Food + Wine program in the boxes to the two full-service restaurants and plenty of street food stands to pre-ordering a picnic box, a wide variety of food options are available.

The Hollywood Bowl Museum

Those who can no longer get tickets for an event at the Hollywood Bowl can learn about the history and legendary performances at the Bowl at the adjacent Hollywood Bowl Museum. It’s also an interesting experience for children who may not be familiar with names like The Beatles and Louis Armstrong, as films, television shows and cartoons featuring the Hollywood Bowl are also shown.