Venues & Spaces The Music Center provides a state-of-the-art experience—from the design of its buildings, to the programming and amenities it offers to more than two million people each year across its 12-acre campus.

DOROTHY CHANDLER PAVILIONOpened in 1964, the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, the first and largest of The Music Center’s theatres, has been the site of unparalleled performances by stunning music and dance luminaries and virtuosos. With one of the largest stages in the U.S., the Pavilion was the site for more than 20 Academy Awards presentations from 1969–1999. It is now the home of LA Opera and Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center.

AHMANSON THEATREOpened in 1967, the Ahmanson Theatre is home to a wide-ranging selection of performances. Countless productions by Center Theatre Group have included Hollywood giants such as Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Sutton Foster and John Leguizamo and Sting, among others. Pre-Broadway runs, the best of Broadway and the West End, and dance presentations all grace its stage.

MARK TAPER FORUMOpened in 1967, the Mark Taper Forum is The Music Center’s most intimate theatre. The perfectly circular building features a distinctive decorated drum design with an exterior wrapped in a lacy precast relief. The venue is the ideal stage for dramatic plays and productions by Center Theatre Group.

WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALLCompleted in 2003, Walt Disney Concert Hall is an architectural masterpiece designed by Frank Gehry. The Concert Hall is home to the LA Phil and the Los Angeles Master Chorale and is one of the most acoustically sophisticated venues in the world, providing both visual and aural intimacy for a singular musical experience.

THE MUSIC CENTER PLAZAThe Music Center Plaza is a beautiful 35,000 square-foot outdoor urban oasis and destination for arts and community programming such as The Music Center’s highly popular Dance DTLA, along with festivals, concerts and other special events. The “plaza for all” welcomes all and brings to life the strength and diversity of Los Angeles County with a range of dining options, refreshing gardens, an iconic fountain and views of Grand Park and City Hall.

GRAND PARKWith its majestic views extending from The Music Center to City Hall, Grand Park, “the park for everyone,” is L.A.’s central gathering place. This 12-acre green space offers open spaces for civic gatherings and community events and is home to three major events that bring Angelenos and guests together from across the county to celebrate July 4th, Día de los Muertos and New Year’s Eve.

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Eats & TreatsWhether attending a performance or visiting DTLA, Music Center guests can enjoy tasty food and beverage options at a variety of price points.

ABERNETHY’S The Music Center Plaza adjacent to Hope Street abernethysla.comA new full-service restaurant, Abernethy’s features good eats related and plated by up-and-coming Los Angeles chefs. Abernethy’s hosts a rotating roster of culinary artists and designs personalized dishes inspired by the diverse people and cultures that fill the heart of Los Angeles.

THE MULLIN WINE BARThe Music Center Plaza adjacent to Grand Avenue themullinla.comThe Mullin Wine Bar uncorks specialty wines and muddles cocktails created and curated by local wine shops and mixologists.

GO GET EM TIGERThe Music Center Plaza adjacent to Grand Avenue gget.comGo Get Em Tiger serves a world-class coffee brand and innovative food items to sate every caffeinated craving.

UPSTAGE BURGER The Music Center Plaza adjacent to the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at 1st Street and Grand Avenue upstageburgerla.comUpstage Burger, the quintessential L.A. burger joint, offers high-quality burgers, beverages, ice cream and more, along with views of the iconic Walt Disney Concert Hall.

Home ToCENTER THEATRE GROUPCenter Theatre Group is one of the largest, most influential theatre companies in the country, producing some of the most important shows of our time. The organization is uniquely positioned to expand its impact on audiences, community and artists—while making Los Angeles a global destination for theatre lovers and creators alike.

LA OPERALA Opera is one of America’s most exciting and ambitious opera companies. The company is dedicated to staging imaginative new productions, world premiere commissions and inventive productions of the classics that preserve foundational works, while making them feel fresh and compelling.

LA PHILThe LA Phil is redefining what an orchestra can be. This internationally renowned orchestra presents electrifying performances, cutting-edge music education initiatives and innovative outreach programs, crossing borders and transcending boundaries to enrich the cultural life of Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALEThe Los Angeles Master Chorale is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading professional choirs. Hailed for its powerful performances, technical precision and artistic daring, the Master Chorale is a diverse and vocally dynamic group showcasing the many voices of Los Angeles.

TMC ARTS The Music Center Arts (TMC Arts) programs bring people together in ways that enable them to discover their shared humanity. From Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center and free and low-cost concerts and events, to customized learning experiences for all ages and more, TMC Arts programs reflect the diverse voices and interests of the many communities of Los Angeles County.

Welcome! Thank you for visiting The Music Center. As one of the nation’s largest performing arts centers, The Music Center convenes artists, communities and ideas with relevant, accessible programming and the goal of enriching the lives of every resident.

From classical art forms to contemporary artistic innovations, The Music Center serves as an important cultural anchor in Los Angeles County.

OUR HISTORYOpening in 1964, The Music Center ushered in a new era of artistic and civic pride, establishing Los Angeles as a major cultural force, nationally and globally. With Dorothy Buffum Chandler’s vision for a performing arts center that would offer world-class performances and arts education programs, The Music Center is a focal point of arts and culture for all Angelenos.

Designed by architect Welton Becket, the original Music Center was comprised of three theatres. Today, the four-theatre campus with a beautiful outdoor plaza is an all-inclusive place to connect and unite through the arts. With its own innovative programming, The Music Center is home to world-class music, dance, opera, theatre and nontraditional arts experiences, along with highly popular free and low-cost programming.

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COCINA ROJA The Music Center Plaza adjacent to the Ahmanson Theatre at Temple Street and Grand Avenue cocinaroja.comInspired by the flavors and unique spirit of Mexico City, Cocina Roja is a traditional Mexican al fresco taqueria, offering authentic tacos and street fare and an array of legitimate libations.

KENDALL’S BRASSERIEGrand Avenue below the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion patinagroup.com The definitive choice for theatre patrons and aficionados, Kendall’s offers contemporary French favorites.

PATINAGrand Avenue outside Walt Disney Concert Hall patinagroup.comAn award-winning, Michelin starred restaurant, Patina offers contemporary French cuisine with international influences.

CONCERT HALL CAFÉInside Walt Disney Concert Hall patinagroup.comA casual dining option, the Concert Hall Café offers a gourmet selection of fresh salads, a salad bar, cheese plates, sandwiches, daily hot entrees, homemade cookies, beer and wine.

C+M (COFFEE & MILK)Outside Walt Disney Concert Hall patinagroup.comA boutique coffee experience, C+M offers Intelligentsia coffee alongside a variety of fresh pastries.

Photos from left to right: Los Angeles Master Chorale, photo by Marie Noobergen, Tao Ruspoli; Center Theatre Group, photo by Luke Fontana; LA Opera, photo by Craig T. Matthew; TMC Arts, Malpaso Fielding Sixes, photo by Nir Arieli; LA Phil/Walt Disney Concert Hall, photo courtesy of the LA Phil; Shirley Chung’s Wontons in Chili Oil photo by Albert Law.