Trinity Auditorium

Trinity Auditorium is a nine-story performance venue and office building at 855 South Grand Avenue featuring Beaux-Arts architecture throughout its structure. The building contains multiple performance spaces, administrative offices, a former cafeteria, gymnasium, library, and various meeting rooms for different events.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra chose this auditorium for its inaugural 1919 season before later establishing a permanent home elsewhere in the city. The building thus served as one of the orchestra's earliest performing venues in Los Angeles.

The place became a major jazz destination between 1920 and 1950, drawing celebrated musicians like Duke Ellington and Charlie Parker who performed regularly. This era shaped the listening habits and musical tastes of the city's audiences and made the building a legendary spot for live music.

The building sits in downtown and is easy to reach on foot or by public transit in the area. Your visit depends on scheduled events and programs, so check ahead for what is happening during your planned visit.

The central dome features a stained glass medallion that fills the main performance space with daylight during afternoon events. This design choice creates a special effect and shows the original architect's attention to bringing natural light into the auditorium.

Location: Los Angeles County

Inception: 1914

Floors above the ground: 9

GPS coordinates: 34.04491,-118.25915

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22