Dorothy Chandler Pavilion is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

1. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

9.3
135 N Grand Ave (at 1st St.), Los Angeles, CA
Performing Arts Venue · Civic Center · 24 tips and reviews

Shil P.Shil Pa: Beautiful. Great acoustics. Saw Mamma Mia here

MelanieMelanie: Pre-order food and drinks to avoid long lines at intermission

Alina N.Alina N. K.: Come an hour before a show and enjoy the beautiful architecture!

Walt Disney Concert Hall is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

2. Walt Disney Concert Hall

9.3
111 S Grand Ave (btwn 1st & 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · Bunker Hill · 164 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Incredible venue with great acoustics. Fun to explore the interior architecture and roof garden during intermission.

HISTORYHISTORY: Home to the Los Angeles Philharmonic, this 3.6-acre complex designed by architect Frank Gehry was initially funded by Lillian Disney, widow of Walt Disney

Los AngelesLos Angeles: Look for the "Rose for Lilly" designed by Gehry as a tribute to Lillian Disney, knowing that she loved Royal Deft porcelain. More than 200 vases and 8,000 tiles were used for the fountain.

The Colburn School of Performing Arts is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

3. The Colburn School of Performing Arts

8.4
200 S Grand Ave (W 2nd St), Los Angeles, CA
Education · Bunker Hill · 6 tips and reviews

MereMere: A great music library. Really, a beautiful facility overall.

LA PhilLA Phil: Staff Tip! Dan (Concert Manager): Go to the café & re-live your college days. Try the grill special - cheap and tastier than dorm food.

Erica S.Erica Solorzano: Get here extremely early for class on Saturdays. Parking is a bear!!!!

Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

4. Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles

7.3
1238 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Downtown Los Angeles · 2 tips and reviews

Marketing I.Marketing Intern: #SummerofShakespeare is here! Twelfth Night performances July 29 - Aug 21. Go to our website to order tickets and use Promo Code: FOURSQUARE to save $5!  All performances are at SMC!

Marketing I.Marketing Intern: All performances for this summer's productions will be in Santa Monica College Main Stage theatre.

The United Theater On Broadway is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

5. The United Theater On Broadway

9.2
933 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 19 tips and reviews

Mark B.Mark Byers: It's a beautiful space, and you can drink in there! 🍸

eric b.eric bornemann: One of the most amazing theaters in North America, built by Chaplin/Fairbanks/Pickford now an awesome venue for music and opera. Beautifully gothic and glorious.

Leonard W.Leonard Wong: No AC in this venue. At when I went.

The Orpheum Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

6. The Orpheum Theatre

9.2
842 S Broadway (btwn 8th & 9th St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · South Park · 29 tips and reviews

Steve B.Steve Belmont: Beautiful old theater. Great place to a concert. Very intimate.

BravoBravo: The most amazing place you could ever see someone perform in L.A. -Danielle Keene, Top Chef Just Desserts

GoldenvoiceGoldenvoice: Seriously one of our favorite venues in LA and not just because of its historic esthetic! The opera boxes are great for celeb sightings, we’ve seen Johnny Depp enjoying a show from one.

Ahmanson Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

7. Ahmanson Theatre

9.3
135 N Grand Ave (at Temple St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Civic Center · 72 tips and reviews

eric b.eric bornemann: Great spacious theater with great views and friendly staff.

Karl W.Karl Warden: LEAP OF FAITH!!!

Mario L.Mario L.: Always a great show.

Crypto.com Arena is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

8. Crypto.com Arena

9.2
1111 S Figueroa St (at Chick Hearn Ct), Los Angeles, CA
Basketball Stadium · South Park · 616 tips and reviews

Lilusha B.Lilusha Bravo: The service at Hyde suit is really nice and professional! You will enjoy with the game with testy cocktails as well 🍷🍸🍹🍻

@ryandrake@ryandrake: Go to a Los Angeles Kings Hockey Game Read more.

LA KingsLA Kings: This is where we won our first-ever Stanley Cup on June 11, 2012 by shellacking the New Jersey Devils 6-1. A good time was had by all.

Los Angeles Music Center is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

9. Los Angeles Music Center

9.1
135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Civic Center · 11 tips and reviews

Doc S.Doc Searls: The whole place is special. Come just to hang out.

ToryBurchToryBurch: Hear the Los Angeles Philharmonic or Los Angeles Opera at the stunning Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Cherith Z.Cherith Zanghi: There are tons of events going on year-round at the MC, even some for free!

Mark Taper Forum is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

10. Mark Taper Forum

8.8
135 N Grand Ave (at Temple St), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Civic Center · 22 tips and reviews

Christann ChanellChristann Chanell: This theatre ALWAYS has great plays! Don't hesitate to check out any performance! A beautiful space!

Mooseface P.Mooseface Place: I want to see chris pine here

Leo V.Leo Virgo: plenty of tables and chairs at the music center. Bring a picnic basket and dine alfresco before the show.

Los Angeles Theatre is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

11. Los Angeles Theatre

8.6
615 S Broadway (btwn 6th & 7th), Los Angeles, CA
Theater · Jewelry District · 8 tips and reviews

Doug d.Doug de Wet: Magical! From the lobby to the mezzanine, the building is stunningly beautiful! If you have a chance to tour or attend and event here, do it; you'll feel as if you've discovered a lost treasure.

PattiPatti: Don't miss the bathroom, even if you don't have to go. Opulence!

The History PressThe History Press: Read all about the storied past of Film Noir in Los Angeles's Bunker Hill by Jim Dawson, whose documentary on Bunker Hill appeared in the Criterion Collection's reissue of Kiss Me Deadly. Read more.

LA Live is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

12. LA Live

8.9
800 W Olympic Blvd (at Figueroa St), Los Angeles, CA
Concert Hall · South Park · 86 tips and reviews

Mary Colette N.Mary Colette Natasha: Worth the downtown trip. Many place and terrasse to eat.

DowntownLA.comDowntownLA.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 P.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!

Rhythm Room is one of The 13 Best Performing Arts Venues in Downtown Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

13. Rhythm Room

9.0
206 W 6th St (Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
Music Venue · Downtown Los Angeles · 2 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle Wernick: Great jazz spot with fun board games and good jazz. Def recommend ✨👌🏻

Francisco A.Francisco Arias: Live music and a lot of bar games including shuffle board, darts and pool.