Greek Theatre, Outdoor amphitheatre in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, United States.
The Greek Theatre is an outdoor amphitheater in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, that seats around 5,900 people and sits at 247 meters elevation above the city. The semicircular arrangement of the rows offers every guest a direct view of the central stage, surrounded by gentle hillsides.
The amphitheater opened on September 25, 1930, built with funds from the will of Griffith J. Griffith, who gave his name to the park and the city. During World War II, the facility served briefly as military barracks before returning to use for musical and stage performances.
The name comes from the amphitheaters of ancient Greece, and the design follows that tradition with rising rows of seats and an open stage beneath the sky. Visitors attend concerts and live performances in a setting that recalls the theatrical and musical traditions of antiquity.
Tickets for concerts can be purchased in advance online, and the venue offers wheelchair access throughout. Arriving early makes it easier to find nearby parking and get oriented before the performance begins.
The natural canyon location creates clear and powerful acoustics that carry music and voices directly to the audience. This shape makes the amphitheater a popular spot for live performances beneath the stars.
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