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Hollywood Bowl 2027. 2027 programme to follow.

Hollywood Bowl has not yet announced its 2027 programme. As soon as it does, dates, start times, prices and tickets will appear here.

Hollywood Bowl 2027, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood Bowl
Prices
2027 prices are not published yet. source
Capacity
About 17,500 seats, according to the LA Phil's pricing report to Los Angeles County. The Bowl's own website says it seats nearly 18,000, which makes it one of the largest natural amphitheatres in the world. source
Roof
Fully open-air, no roof
Doors
Gates open two hours before the concert, and the Bowl recommends arriving at least 90 minutes early. Some of the 14 picnic areas open up to four hours before. Most concerts last two to two and a half hours, including a 20-minute intermission. source
If it rains
Concerts go ahead rain or shine. source

Last checked: 4 November 2026, against the organiser's own information.

A summer evening on Thursday, 15 July 2027

20:06Sunset
20:35Dark

Sunset and darkness on 15 July 2027. Start times and dates will follow once the programme is out.

Calendar 2027

The 2027 programme has not been announced yet. As soon as Hollywood Bowl publishes its dates, they will appear here.

The summer 2027 programme has not been published. In September 2026 the LA Phil said it will announce the 2027 Hollywood Bowl season in winter 2027. Last time the announcement came on 18 February 2026 and single tickets went on sale on 5 May 2026. Classical concerts are mostly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 2026 season ran from 20 June to late September with 17 classical programmes, including three nights of Joe Hisaishi's film music and Beethoven's Ninth with Gustavo Dudamel, plus films with the orchestra playing the score live, such as Amadeus and Top Gun: Maverick. The 2026 season announcement lists no opera. Daniel Harding becomes music director from the 2027/28 season.

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Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California, USA
Hollywood Bowl, Los Angeles, California, USA.Photo: Eric Chan from Hollywood, United States, CC BY 2.0

Prices

Where are the best seats at Hollywood Bowl? Every area with seat, view and 2027 price.

Prices are for a regular evening. Opening nights, premieres and galas cost more.

Full seating plan with every section

Last checked: 4 November 2026, against the organiser's own information. source
AreaSeat and view2027 price
Pool CircleBox seating: canvas-covered folding chairs inside a box with wooden partitions.. The closest seats to the stage in the whole Bowl.– – $292
Garden Boxes und Terrace BoxesGarden Boxes and Terrace BoxesCanvas-covered folding chairs in boxes of four or six, surrounded by wooden partitions.. Close to the stage, and box holders can order dinner served at their seats.–
Super SeatsStadium-style seats with built-in cup holders.. Set in the centre of the amphitheatre, facing the stage head-on.–
Bench SeatsBenchesBench seating without padding; ushers rent seat cushions for $1.. The benches run from just behind the Terrace Boxes to the very top. From high up the musicians look small, but large video screens on both sides of the stage show close-ups.$1

Tickets

How much are tickets for Hollywood Bowl? Directly from the organiser, plus a bed nearby.

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Tickets

2027 prices are not published yet. For 2026 the LA Phil reported a range of $1 to $292 to Los Angeles County, with the top price in the Pool Circle and the lowest on the upper benches. Half of all 2026 tickets cost $48 or less; other sections move with demand. Each summer about 50,000 tickets are sold for $1; in 2026 they were in bench sections L to U, four per household, and all were claimed.

Tickets for LA Phil events are sold at hollywoodbowl.com, at the box office to the left of the Main Gate or on +1 323 850 2000. For Lease Events the Bowl links to Ticketmaster. Tickets are digital, in the Hollywood Bowl app or your phone wallet. The Bowl says it has no official relationship with resale sites; if you buy there, problems go back to that seller.

Organiser's box office
Hotel

It is late when the performance ends. A room nearby saves a night-time journey.

Is Hollywood Bowl worth it?

The Hollywood Bowl is a summer evening of picnic, wine and a great orchestra under the sky in the middle of Los Angeles. For classical music pick a Tuesday or Thursday, when the LA Phil plays and you can bring your own wine. The upper benches are very cheap and the screens bring the players close; book a box or a Super Seat for comfort and proximity. Take the bus or shuttle rather than driving.

Before you go

What should I know before an evening in Los Angeles?

If it rains

Concerts go ahead rain or shine. Umbrellas are not allowed, but ponchos and raincoats are fine if it starts to rain during the concert.

„Hollywood Bowl concerts go on “rain or shine”.“

In the organiser's words source
Doors

Gates open two hours before the concert, and the Bowl recommends arriving at least 90 minutes early. Some of the 14 picnic areas open up to four hours before. Most concerts last two to two and a half hours, including a 20-minute intermission.

Getting there

Fly into Los Angeles International (LAX). The Bowl is on Highland Avenue in Hollywood. The easiest way in is the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland, then the Bowl Shuttle from Ovation Hollywood, which is free if you show a TAP card used within the previous two hours. Taxis and rideshare drop off at Lot C, 6655 Odin St.

Getting home afterwards

Park & Ride buses take you back to your lot after the show. On-site lots are stack-parked, so you cannot leave until the cars in front of you do. Milner and Camrose may stay closed to through traffic until about an hour after the show. Rideshare pick-up is in Lot C.

Parking

Parking is very limited and often sells out in advance. All lots are stack-parked, with no early exit. Lot A costs $55 ($90 valet) and Lot D $45 for LA Phil events, plus a $2.50 fee. Park & Ride buses from 15 lots across LA County cost $10 round trip online for LA Phil events or $15 cash on the day; the Bowl Shuttle from closer lots costs $9.

What to wear

Dress is casual and comfortable, but no bare feet. Evenings can turn cool, so bring a blanket or an extra jacket.

Children

There is no minimum age, but children aged two and up need their own ticket and must sit in their seat; under-twos need no ticket. The Bowl notes that many evening concerts are not suitable for young children, who should be able to sit quietly through a concert.

What you can bring

You can bring your own food to any concert and use one of 14 picnic areas, where tables are first come, first served. Alcohol depends on the event. At LA Phil-presented concerts you may bring wine and beer; at Lease Events, run by outside promoters and marked “Special House Rules Apply”, outside alcohol is not allowed. Coolers and baskets must fit under your seat or in your box and may not exceed 15 inches wide, 15 inches high or 22 inches long. Chairs, umbrellas and selfie sticks are banned, and smoking is only allowed in designated areas.

Frequently asked questions about Hollywood Bowl

Can you bring wine to the Hollywood Bowl?

Yes, at LA Phil-presented concerts you may bring wine and beer. At Lease Events, run by outside promoters, outside alcohol is not allowed.

How much is parking at the Hollywood Bowl?

For LA Phil events, Lot D costs $45 and Lot A $55, plus a $2.50 fee. All lots are stack-parked, so there is no early exit.

How does Park & Ride to the Hollywood Bowl work?

You park at one of 15 lots around LA County and a bus takes you to the Bowl and back after the show. For LA Phil events it costs $10 online in advance or $15 cash on the day; advance sales close at 10am the day before.

What are the best seats at the Hollywood Bowl?

The closest seats are in the Pool Circle and Garden Boxes, which are boxes with folding chairs. The Super Seats are comfortable individual seats in the centre with cup holders. The benches further up are cheaper, and screens beside the stage show the players.

Can you rent a seat cushion at the Hollywood Bowl?

Yes, ushers rent seat cushions for $1, which is worth it on the unpadded benches.

What time do the Hollywood Bowl gates open?

Gates open two hours before the concert; the Bowl suggests arriving at least 90 minutes early.

What happens at the Hollywood Bowl if it rains?

The concert goes on. Umbrellas are banned, but ponchos and raincoats are allowed.

When is the Hollywood Bowl 2027 season announced?

The LA Phil says it will announce the 2027 season in winter 2027; in 2026 the announcement came on 18 February.

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