Walt Disney Concert Hall
Frank Gehry's landmark downtown LA concert hall, home of the LA Phil and LA Master Chorale, known for world-class acoustics and the $20 Orchestra View seats behind the stage.
About
Walt Disney Concert Hall is the shimmering Frank Gehry landmark on Bunker Hill, home of the LA Phil and the LA Master Chorale, and one of the best-sounding rooms you will ever sit in. Since 2003 it has anchored downtown’s arts scene, with the warm wood interior wrapping the audience around the stage so closely that even the budget seats sound spectacular.
Getting there and planning your night
The garage sits right under the hall, and most nights run a flat event rate, our Music Center and Ahmanson parking guide covers the Disney Hall garage, the fast exits, and the Metro option in detail. Hungry beforehand? The where to eat near the Music Center guide maps the spots you can walk to, from San Laurel across the street to Grand Central Market down the hill. Trying to keep costs down? Our cheap LA theatre tickets guide explains the LA Phil’s $20 Orchestra View seats and the student rush. For the wider scene, see the best live music venues in LA pillar, check what’s on in LA theatre, and browse all our LA venue guides.
History
Seating & Venue Layout
The hall seats 2,265 in a “vineyard” layout that wraps the audience around the stage, so there is no truly bad seat for sound. The main level is the Orchestra (split into Front Orchestra, Orchestra East, and Orchestra West), with the Terrace level rising behind and to the sides. The quirk worth knowing: the Orchestra View seats sit above and behind the orchestra, facing the conductor and the audience. You lose the “front of the stage” view, but the sound is excellent and these are often the cheapest seats in the house (the LA Phil regularly releases $20 Orchestra View tickets). For a first visit where you want the classic view, aim for Orchestra or the front of the Terrace.
Location & Directions
111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Public Transportation
- Metro B Line (Red) or D Line (Purple) to Civic Center/Grand Park, a short walk away.
- Metro buses serve Grand Avenue and 1st Street.
- Metro Bike Share stations are scattered around downtown.
Parking & Transportation
- 🅿️ The main garage sits directly beneath the hall (about 2,400 spaces), with an escalator straight up into the lobby. Enter from 2nd Street or Lower Grand Avenue.
- 💰 Flat event rate runs about $10 on most performance evenings (weekdays from late afternoon, weekends all day). Non-event rates are by the quarter-hour, so the flat event rate is the deal.
- 🚗 The 2nd Street side of the garage tends to drain faster than Hope Street after a concert, so park toward that exit if you can.
- ♿ Accessible parking is available in the garage; arrive a little early and follow signage to the elevator banks.
- 🅿️ The Music Center Garage across Grand Avenue is a backup if the WDCH garage fills, similar event pricing.
- Metro B/D Line to Civic Center/Grand Park station, then about a 5-minute walk uphill.
- Rideshare drop-off is easiest on Grand Avenue or 2nd Street; expect a slow crawl right after the show.
- Several DASH and Metro bus lines serve Bunker Hill and downtown.
Accessibility Information
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Elevator access
- Assistive listening devices
Visitor Experience
- Food & Beverage Policy: Outside food and drink are not permitted. There is a cafe on site, plus bars in the lobbies for pre-show and intermission drinks. The neighboring Grand LA has full restaurants.
- Dress Code: No formal dress code. Most people land on smart-casual; a few dress up for galas and opening nights.
- Photography Policy: No photo or video during performances. Photos in the lobbies and of the building’s exterior are fine and encouraged.
- Family-Friendly: Welcoming for family and student concerts; standard classical programs expect quiet, so check the age guidance for the specific show.
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