1. The Hollywood Bowl
9.4
2301 N Highland Ave (at Hollywood Bowl Rd), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · 440 tips and reviews
Thomas Wingham: This is my favorite concert venue in the world! I've seen rock, jazz, country, musicals and more. It's totally an LA experience that everyone should do at least once...or 50 times like me!
Ellen DeGeneres: I love Hollywood, & I love bowls, so this is 1 of my favorite places to see a concert. Make sure to bring something to keep you warm, 'cause it gets cold! Portia brought a blanket. I brought tequila.
Andrew Sprung: Best place to see a concert, hands down. Scenic backdrop, amazing weather and sometimes you can BYOB. Couldn't ask for better
Steve Scott Springer: Dinner, Drinks, Cocktails, Dessert, before or after the concert at First & Hope! The food is killer, the menu is awesome, and it's right across the street. Plus they have free parking! Read more.
Jaibem Photography /Jaime Bejarano: The acoustics in here sound amazing... Beautiful Concert Hall
MM: Must go place for all architects.. Love the lobby and the concert hall
5. El Rey Theatre
8.7
5515 Wilshire Blvd (at Burnside Ave.), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Mid-City West · 84 tips and reviews
Bravo: Mid-sized concert venue that has the best of the new music coming through. Get tickets when you can. Don’t worry who is playing, it will be great. -Mark Peel, Top Chef
Shil Pa: Great concert venue, intimate with just enough space
RJ Schmidt: Great place to see a concert - head upstairs if you need a breather.
7. Grand Performances
8.7
350 S Grand Ave (btwn 3rd & 4th St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Financial District · 31 tips and reviews
DowntownLA.com: Downtown's biggest summer concert series brings world-class acts to Bunker Hill, with lunchtime and evening concerts - all for FREE! Bring a blanket, bottle of wine, and someone to snuggle with. Read more.
Super Monkey: Cool free concerts in thr centet all summer long!
DowntownLA.com: "They also have noontime concerts in Cal Plaza – the perfect lunch break activity." – Tatevik Simonian @ www.ThisIsMyDowntown.com/Tatevik-Simonian
8. Peacock Theater
8.8
777 Chick Hearn Ct, Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 160 tips and reviews
CanopiesAndTarps.com: Great place to see a concert. There are no bad seats.
Tselani Francis: I went for a justin bieber concert really fun, all seats are good
Nokia: This one may come as a shock, but Nokia Theatre is our favorite entertainment venue in California. Pop culture aficionado? You'll love the spectacular concerts and celebrity-packed award shows.
10. LA Live
8.8
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · South Park · 86 tips and reviews
Rob G: The large, flexible plaza space includes state-of-the-art, "plug-and-play" technology to accommodate broadcast events, large celebrations, festivals, outdoor concerts and other live programming.
DowntownLA.com: There's no end to the awesome concerts and live music at L.A. LIVE - including the STAPLES Center, Nokia Theatre, Club Nokia, the GRAMMY Museum, and pop-up events on the plaza. Come early for dinner! Read more.
Harrison Painter: Yes, it is downtown, but worth the trip to take in all the action. You will find great concerts, games, press conferences, and other cool events. The plaza is a multimedia frenzy!
12. Amoeba Music
9.2
6200 Hollywood Blvd (Argyle Ave), Los Angeles, CA
Record Store · Central Hollywood · 289 tips and reviews
Where Los Angeles Magazine: Hollywood independent record store boasts a stage in the back that hosts free concerts from nationally known acts like Otis Clay & Lana Del Rey, as well as some local musicians and DJs on the rise. Read more.
Destiny White: They sell tickets for the best Indie concerts at The Music Box up the street. AND they have the best selection of new and old vinyls I've seen.
Los Angeles: Catch one of the legendary in-store concerts and find your favorite artists in the racks of new and used albums.
13. Grand Park
9.0
200 N Grand Ave (btwn Temple & 1st St), Los Angeles, CA
Park · Civic Center · 83 tips and reviews
Maurissa: Dip your bare feet in the water. It is lovely watching the fountain change colors as you walk around. Take in a free concert, lunchtime yoga session, farmer's market, or coffee at Starbucks! :-)
Robert Moran: If you're going to sit out on the grass for some of the free concerts or events bring a blanket a hat sunglasses and sunscreen. There's no shade on the grass.
Christopher Jones: Made in america festival the concerts are good and the location in downtown is great
14. The Roxy
9.1
9009 W Sunset Blvd (at Hammond St), West Hollywood, CA
Rock Club · 80 tips and reviews
Jennifer Lahotski: concerts, booze, hotties Read more.
The Standard: CA (See) If you like music then make sure you catch a show here. Fun fact: The Roxy's stage once had a beautiful velvet curtain but it was ripped down in 1980 by rabid fans during a Clash concert!
Efrosini-Maria Fergadis: Great place for a concert and great music and amazing drinks!
Johan Gyllenkrok: Sundays Live: Free classical concerts every Sunday at 6pm in the Bing Theater! What an amazing thing to do on a Sunday night.
Jane S.: Great exhibits, music, film; free outdoor summer concerts Friday eve's and Saturday afternoons! Read more.
Shawn McMahan: Friday afternoon jazz concerts on the lawn, most relaxing place in LA on Friday evenings.