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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
Performing Arts Venue, Plaza, and Opera House
Civic Center, Los Angeles
"Come an hour before a show and enjoy the beautiful architecture!"(2 Tips)
"... & you will have to view the opera on TV screens until intermission."(2 Tips)
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catelouieMay 10, 2012This place is beautiful! Parking is a near on performance days so be sure to allow extra time to navigate the huge LA Music Center parking structureUpvote8Downvote
Beautiful venue built in 1964; stepping inside is like going back in time. Home to the wonderful LA Opera. Get here EARLY due to parking & DTLA traffic, late-comers will get caught in the seating holdUpvote5Downvote- Judy L.September 28, 2010Come 1hr b4 the opera start time for the pre-performance lecture on the 2nd floor. 1st timers, come on time or the doors will close & you will have to view the opera on TV screens until intermission.Upvote7Downvote
Since it's a County venue, still need to mask and show proof of vaccination or negative COVID test before gaining entry. Everyone is so nice about it though! ( 3/23/22)UpvoteDownvote- Alina N. K.February 3, 2014Come an hour before a show and enjoy the beautiful architecture!Upvote3Downvote
Gorgeous opera hall! Join the 30Club if you’re under 30 yo for $30 tickets!Upvote1Downvote
Brandon FeatherstoneSeptember 20, 2016Great piece of architecture to anchor the end of Grand Park.UpvoteDownvote
TheUrbanDailyMay 23, 2011Did you know that Isaac Hayes won an Academy Award for his composition of the "Theme from Shaft" here in 1972? He became the 3rd African-American to win an Oscar.Upvote2Downvote
ChristyMarch 26, 2012Amazing!!! Dark, Grimm style and Jean Paul Gautier designed the costumes!!!!!UpvoteDownvote
John MuciaFebruary 22, 2012Placido Domingo is great as Simon bottanegra. 1 of versus more obscure operasyUpvote2Downvote
Daniel MarkhamMarch 25, 2012You're not going to be sorely disappointed by the courtyard dining situation but then, you're not going to be blown away either. No shame in hitting it up if you have to though.UpvoteDownvote
Pre-order food and drinks to avoid long lines at intermissionUpvote3Downvote
Rafæl MtzMay 19, 2014I finally get to see Renée Fleming performe live!! A Streetcar Name Desire Opera. #LAOStreetcar #IWantMagicUpvoteDownvote
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Dorothy Chandler Pavilion
135 N Grand Ave (at 1st St.)
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Los Angeles, CA 90012
United States
Closed until 10:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
(213) 972-0711
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"It’s beautiful and an experience of its own kind. Highly recommend checking it out."
Brian Assid - 8.5
"One of the most magical and unique experiences you can have in LA."
eric bornemann - 9.0
"Wonderful place to tea a book, and definitely worth every penny when you watch a show at the Opera or taper forum. Don't be afraid to feed the birds; toppins a bag~"
Cristina Gonzales
Upcoming Events
- Cosi Fan Tutte w/ Los Angeles Opera
7:30 PM on March 22, 2025
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7:30 PM on March 27, 2025
- Cosi Fan Tutte w/ Los Angeles Opera
2:00 PM on March 30, 2025
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