Dolby Theatre is a modern theatre at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is best known as the home of the Academy Awards ceremony, and it also hosts concerts, Broadway shows and special events throughout the year. It is sometimes still called the Kodak Theatre, the name it carried before it was renamed.
What to expect
The theatre opened in 2001 as part of the Hollywood & Highland complex, so it sits among shops, restaurants and entertainment spaces rather than standing alone. For many visitors, the appeal is simply seeing a venue that has been the setting for one of the film industry's most watched evenings.
- Concerts, touring Broadway productions and special events are the main reasons to go inside.
- Because programmes vary, check what is on before you travel, as the theatre is not a museum you visit at any time.
- The building's address on Hollywood Boulevard makes it easy to combine with a walk along the boulevard.
Around the theatre
The Hollywood & Highland complex offers shopping and dining close by, and the surrounding Hollywood district is full of landmarks linked to film and music. A visit here fits well into a day spent exploring the neighbourhood on foot.
To confirm events or ask about visiting, you can call the theatre on +1-323-308-6300.
