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El Rey Theatre Concert Venue / Theater

El Rey Theatre Looking for concerts at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles? Check out Party Earth for updates on the El Rey Theatre & experience this cool concert spot for a show! Los Angeles United States 34.062397 -118.348799

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INFO The El Rey Theatre, situated in the Miracle Mile area of Mid-Wilshire in Los Angeles, is an historic venue known for everything from movie screenings to live rock concerts. The El Rey (The King) was originally built in... ... read more

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5515 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036

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May23Thu May 23, 20:00PM	Shout Out Louds Concert / Indie Rock 8:00 pm Shout Out Louds	Add to Calendar
May24Fri May 24, 20:00PM	Shout Out Louds Concert / Indie Rock 8:00 pm Shout Out Louds	Add to Calendar
May25Sat May 25, 20:00PM	Turbonegro Concert / Punk / Rock 8:00 pm Turbonegro, Tweak Bird	Add to Calendar
May26Sun May 26, 20:00PM	The Damned Concert / Alternative Rock / Punk 8:00 pm The Damned, 45 Grave	Add to Calendar

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Jun04Tue Jun 4, 20:00PM	Crystal Fighters Concert / Electronic / Pop / Rock 8:00 pm Crystal Fighters	Add to Calendar
Jun06Thu Jun 6, 19:00PM	Capital Cities Concert / Indie / Pop 7:00 pm Capital Cities	Add to Calendar
Jun07Fri Jun 7, 19:00PM	Capital Cities Concert / Indie / Pop 7:00 pm Capital Cities	Add to Calendar
Jun21Fri Jun 21, 20:00PM	Sea Wolf Concert / Alternative Rock / Indie Rock 8:00 pm Sea Wolf	Add to Calendar
Jun28Fri Jun 28, 20:00PM	Baths Concert / Indie 8:00 pm Baths	Add to Calendar

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Ryan Adams "I Love You But I Don't Know What To Say" @ El Rey Theater Los Angeles CA 4-21-11

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Ryan Adams "I Love You But I Don't Know What To Say" @ El Rey Theater Los Angeles CA 4-21-11

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The El Rey Theatre, situated in the Miracle Mile area of Mid-Wilshire in Los Angeles, is an historic venue known for everything from movie screenings to live rock concerts.

The El Rey (The King) was originally built in 1936 as a standalone movie theater – and operated as such for most of its history until converting to a live music venue in the mid 1990s.

Today, the Art Deco façade sees everyone from big name acts like Lana Del Rey (yes, that’s Del Rey at the El Rey), Ryan Adams, Chris Robinson, and Little Dragon to lesser known groups like Emeli Sandé, The Cribs, and Destroyer.

As a long-standing LA institution, the El Rey has also been featured in a number of Hollywood movies like Who Framed Roger Rabbit, License to Drive, and the sci-fi flick Night of the Comet. In 1991, the 700 seat El Rey finally made historic status as the City of Los Angeles officially designated the Theatre as an Historic-Cultural Monument.

El Rey Theatre User Reviews

Kylee Christensen Apr 24, 2013 3.0 stars Small Concert at the El Ray Theatre Went here on a Friday night for Milo Greene. Great atmosphere with the old theatre feel. This is a fantastic place for smaller shows, very intimate. The line went by pretty quickly when trying to get in so that wasn't too bad. We were able to park across the street for 10 dollars. I would love to see more shows here! We had a great time.

dubbz1106 Mar 26, 2013 3.0 stars Can I Get a Heck Yes! Saw Bombay Bicycle Club here among other artists. Great vibes, usually the indie crowd but the booking agents bring in a great variety of artists and musicians. Get there early to be up front because indie folk are down with the groupie thing so try to file in as close as possible with as many people as possible. The speaker systems are pretty decent although I did expect more. Parking in the area isn't too bad since it is more or less in a residential area, although there's a lot right across the street. Keep the El Rey on your checklist for events. I'd suggest subscribing to them because of lot up and coming as well as famous artists play there. Ticket prices usually start off pretty cheap if you can get them when they first come out.

Ellie D Jan 9, 2013 4.0 stars El Rey- The King of Intimate Concert Experience The El Rey Theatre is one of my personal favorite venues to catch a concert in Los Angeles. It is a great place to go and see your favorite band in a super intimate setting. The sound and acoustics is top-notch for a smaller venue and the décor is quite nice. There is a huge red decedent velvet curtain that remains closed until the performer(s) are ready, red carpets and three huge gorgeous chandeliers that hang above on the high ceilings. There is a bar located once you walk in and another in the back of the main floor. Drinks are strong but are reasonably to highly priced but they do serve food at the main bar and the drink lines are never too long! There is a very spacious dance floor, bordered by a short flight of stairs leading to a second tier of standing room. Get a spot on those stair and you have the best seat in the house! Another plus is that there is seating on the second floor and on the first floor against the walls. It is small enough that no matter where you are seated or standing, you are bound to a wonderful, close view of the stage. The stage isn’t too high as, say, the Wiltern, which makes it a definite, plus for shorter people like me. No matter what your taste in music is, the El Rey hosts a plethora of different types of musicians, so finding an artist and/or band that suits your taste shouldn’t be too difficult. I have seen a wide rang of acts from Miike Snow to Dillon Francis to The Drums at El Rey. One bummer is the “No Gum Allowed” policy, so make sure you do not bring in even a stick of gum or else they will confiscate it at the door. There is also only one bathroom for men and women containing four stalls. So I highly recommend going right before the performer starts or sometime during because there is always bound to be a line. There are plenty of options for parking; valet, parking garage around the corner and metered spots, all near the venue. All in all, the El Rey theatre is a great venue to go and see your favorite act. If you want an intimate environment, fun and friendly experience, than this is the place for you. Can’t wait for the next show at El Rey, perhaps I will see you there! Oh, and don’t miss the crucial bacon wrapped hot dog cart after the show!

sarahbink Nov 29, 2012 4.0 stars A Classic This is LA history. The movie premieres, and the concerts here add to the ambience. The acoustics are great. If you are in LA be sure to check it out.

nlaureola Nov 15, 2012 2.0 stars Can you say fire hazard? The El Rey is a disaster waiting to happen. There is a random stair that goes around the whole thing with no railing, no spike tape, nothing. A security guard spends show nights walking around it in circles waving a flashlight to clear a fire path in case of emergencies. And that's the long and short of their safety measures. Besides that pet peeve, it's an awkward shape -- too narrow with way too many kills along the sides. It looks like a freaking banquet hall. Programming is sparse but solid. Unfortunately, mostly upbeat or harder bands that people tend to move around a lot during, exacerbating the whole fire hazard bit. What's not bad to see here is comedy shows. I caught a taping of TJ Miller's Mash-up, and the whole banquet hall thing kind of worked to its advantage in that situation. But it's not great for live music or anything requiring standing room. If you're just have to see that one band and can't possibly fork over the two extra bucks to see them at the Fonda the next day, just make sure to stick to the center of the room and try not to start a riot.

DJ Rossstar Nov 13, 2012 4.0 stars Great Place This is a beautiful venue. It's a decent size & has two floors. They don't have enough shows here. Only been here maybe four times in eight years. They should utilize this rare gem. Strange location though by Wilshire/Fairfax.

Adam Mays Oct 2, 2012 4.0 stars Great shows in an intimate setting The El Rey Theatre is the best place to see your favorite bands in an intimate setting. First off, there is a great deal of street parking. The venue, which was built in the 1930’s as a movie theatre is beautiful And while it’s standing room only it never feels crowded. The acoustics are great no matter where you are. The sides of the theatre are elevated and a great spot to grab if you get to your show early, since they tend to fill up quickly. There are three bars, which is a real plus because you never have to wait too long for your next drink. The El Rey has an amazing variety of shows. I highly recommend checking it out.

Jessica Juarez Oct 1, 2012 3.0 stars VIP The El Rey Theater is a small yet fun venue to visit, I love that they have a wide range of artist from D.J.’s, and dance to metal and gothic shows. This venue may be small, but they are very organized in how they handle the crowd their security always does such a great job with verifying age for wrist bands and assuring the guest and artist are always safe. The VIP area is very nice and kept on the second floor level they have their own bar and wonderful view of the stage. A very fun and well kept place and if you enjoy many of the Golden Voice productions then EL Rey is for you.