Shrine Auditorium
Shrine Auditorium Information
The Shrine Auditorium is a large event venue located in Los Angeles, California. The historic theater, part of the larger Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, is famous for hosting a number of notable award shows. The theater has hosted high-profile events like the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, and MTV Movie & TV Awards.¹ While many of these are not open to the public, the Shrine Auditorium also hosts ticketed concerts throughout the year.
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Shrine Auditorium Policies
Knowing the venue policies before you arrive can help you have a smoother, more enjoyable experience.
- Re-Entry & Smoking: No re-entry is allowed. Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted.
- Payment Options: The Shrine is a cashless venue. Credit cards, and debit cards can be used throughout the venue.
- Prohibited Items: No outside food or drinks, drones, gum, blankets, laser pointers, glow sticks, stickers, or posters are allowed.
- Age Restrictions: Most events are all ages. Any exceptions will be noted on the event page. Children ages 7 and under must have appropriate hearing protection for their age and size. Earplugs, Bluetooth headphones, and earmuffs are not permitted.
Always check the official Shrine policies before your event for the most up-to-date information, including bag policies.
Discover other Venues in the Area
The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall is located in downtown Los Angeles, adjacent to the University of Southern California campus. In addition to the Shrine, the area has several other event and concert venues, including:
- Crypto Arena.com: Located in downtown Los Angeles, this premier venue seats over 19,000 guests and hosts NBA, WNBA, and NHL games, concerts, and major award shows.2
- The Novo: Located at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, this upscale venue has seating for up to 2,300 guests and hosts concerts, comedy shows, and other types of events.4
- Peacock Theater: Peacock Theater is a 7,100-seat theater located in central L.A. that hosts over 120 music, dance, comedy, television productions, award shows, and other events each year.3
Shrine Auditorium Parking and Directions
The venue offers multiple nearby parking lots and other transportation options for guests.
Public Transportation: The Shrine is accessible via the Metro Expo Line. Take the metro to the Jefferson/USC station, where you'll have a five-minute walk to the venue. Multiple bus lines also connect to the Shrine.
Driving: The Shrine Auditorium is easily accessible by car. Three parking lots are available near the venue, including:
- Shrine West Lot: 715 W. Jefferson Blvd
- North Parking Structure: 714 W. 32nd Street
- USC Shrine Structure: 686 W. 32nd Street
Visit the Shrine Auditorium's website ahead of your event to pre-purchase parking via the QR code.
Food & Drink at Shrine Auditorium
Food and drinks are available from a concession stand located in the venue's lobby. The concession stand does sell alcohol. Other food and drinks are not available on-site, and outside food and beverages are not permitted. There are multiple restaurants located nearby where you can dine before or after your event.
About Shrine Auditorium
The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall is a historic venue and a landmark in downtown Los Angeles. The auditorium was designed by architects John C. Austin and Abram M. Edelman, with the interiors designed by the notable theatre architect G. Albert Lansburgh.5 The Moorish Revival style features arches and columns on the exterior that make it instantly recognizable.
When it opened in 1926, the venue was the largest theater in the United States.6 Today, it's still home to the largest proscenium arch stage in North America. The Shrine hosted its first notable award show, the Academy Awards, in 1947. In the late 1970s, the venue began hosting other event shows, and continues to do so today, in addition to the many events held in the adjacent Expo Hall.