One of LA's most storied music venues, the Greek Theatre is owned by the City of Los Angeles and operated by ASM Global. The 5,900-seat amphitheatre has hosted some of the most legendary performances in music history, including the Neil Diamond concert on Aug. 24, 1972 that was released as the iconic Hot August Night double album.
The Greek Theatre was the brainchild of Griffith J. Griffith, who gifted the city 3,000 acres of land in 1896 that became Griffith Park. Today, the park spans more than 4,200 acres and is also home to the Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles Zoo and Autry Museum of the American West. Griffith Park was named a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in January 2009.
In his will, Griffith set aside funds for the construction of a Greek temple-inspired theatre. Located in a canyon within Griffith Park, the Greek Theatre was designed by LA-based architecture firm Norton & Wallis in collaboration with noted architect Frederick Heath of Tacoma, Washington. The cornerstone was laid in 1928 and the building was officially dedicated on Sept. 25, 1930. According to the Greek's website, the first performance took place on June 26, 1931 with a crowd of 4,000 in attendance.
The Greek was used intermittently during its early years and it functioned as a barracks during World War II. Since the 1950s, numerous promoters and entertainment companies have worked with the City of Los Angeles to maintain and update the historic concert venue.
The most recent renovation was a multi-year project helmed by historic preservation firm Page & Turnbull. Completed ahead of the Greek's 90th anniversary, the revamp included the restoration of its famed entry doors and signature green-glazed tile roof.
Hot Summer Nights
Concert season at the Greek runs from spring through summer and into fall. Highlights of the 2025 season include:
- James Blunt (June 27)
- mike.: (June 28)
- Brit Floyd & Alan Parsons (July 11)
- Alison Krauss & Union Station (July 13)
- Caamp (July 16)
- Maoli (July 17)
- Billy Currington & Kip Moore (July 18)
- David Foster & Chris Botti (July 19)
- The Red Clay Strays (July 20)
- Father John Misty (July 25)
- Oldies 2 Souldies (July 26)
- Joe Bonamassa (July 31)
- Smokey Robinson (Aug. 2)
- Melissa Etheridge & Indigo Girls (Aug. 5)
- Primus (Aug. 6)
- Car Seat Headrest (Aug. 8)
- Gipsy Kings (Aug. 9)
- Taylor Tomlinson (Aug. 10)
- Fujii Kaze (Aug. 11)
- Tedeschi Trucks Band (Aug. 13)
- Freestyle Festival (Aug. 16)
- Tennis (Aug. 20)
- Men I Trust (Aug. 21)
- Japanese Breakfast (Aug. 22)
- Pink Martini (Aug. 23)
- Lost '80s Live (Aug. 24)
- Mac DeMarco (Aug. 29-31)
- Ava Max (Sep. 3)
- The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse (Sep. 4)
- Thievery Corporation (Sep. 5)
- Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (Sep. 6)
- Goo Goo Dolls (Sep. 7)
- Wardruna (Sep. 8)
- Teddy Swims (Sep. 9-10)
- Kruder & Dorfmeister (Sep. 11)
- Echoes of Our Ancestors (Sep. 12)
- Stardew Valley (Sep. 13-14)
- Cuco (Sep. 15)
- Coheed and Cambria (Sep. 17)
- Jordan Davis (Sep. 18)
- The Swell Season (Sep. 19)
- d4vd (Sep. 20)
- Psychedelic Furs & Gary Numan (Sep. 22)
- Dabeull (Sep. 25)
- Alex G (Sep. 26-27)
- The Head and the Heart (Sep. 28)
- Sparks (Sep. 30)
A Star is Born
The Greek Theatre is a star in its own right, with appearances in Get Him to the Greek (2010), Bye Bye Birdie (1963) and several concert films. Perhaps most famously, the Greek stage is the setting for the show-stopping performance of the Oscar, Grammy and BAFTA Award-winning "Shallow" by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper from A Star is Born (2018).
Getting To the Greek
On-site parking options include General Parking, Lot C, Lot G, Lot F (Motorcycle) and ADA. For $10 per person, off-site parking is available at the Pony Ride Train Lot in Griffith Park (4400 Crystal Springs Dr.). From there, catch one of the shuttles that run to and from the Greek every 15-30 minutes.
The DASH Observatory Bus offers convenient transportation to two L.A. icons, the Greek Theatre and the Griffith Observatory. The service runs seven days a week — even on Mondays, when the Observatory is closed. Connect to the DASH Observatory bus via the Sunset/Vermont Station of the Metro B Line (Red). The DASH Observatory Bus runs every 20 minutes Monday through Friday from noon to 10pm and on weekends from 10am to 10pm.
The designated rideshare drop-off / pick-up is located in Lot C on Vermont and Commonwealth (entrance on Vermont).
The Greek Theatre
2700 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles 90027
844.524.7335
www.lagreektheatre.com
