Walt Disney Concert Hall

The Walt Disney Concert Hall is a concert hall in downtown Los Angeles distinguished by its curved stainless steel panels forming a sculpted structure. This organic architecture by Frank Gehry plays with light and creates volumes that extend around the main hall and the adjoining spaces of the complex.

Lillian Disney launched the project in 1987 with a donation of 50 million dollars in memory of her husband Walt Disney, who died in 1966. Construction only began in 1999, twelve years after the initiative, due to funding difficulties, and the building opened in October 2003 as the fourth venue of the Los Angeles Music Center.

The Los Angeles Philharmonic performs in an auditorium whose acoustics rely on Douglas fir paneling. The orchestra offers a repertoire ranging from classical music to contemporary compositions, including works by composers from around the world, reflecting Los Angeles' cultural diversity and making the venue a space for musical experimentation where traditions and innovations coexist.

The concert hall holds 2265 seats arranged across multiple levels, with a central organ featuring 6134 pipes visible behind the main stage area. The seating layout allows visitors to experience performances from different heights and perspectives.

The building houses the REDCAT Theatre dedicated to experimental arts, the BP Hall which hosts intimate concerts, and a gallery exhibiting displays from the Library of Congress. These additional spaces expand the role of the complex beyond traditional orchestral performances.

Location: Los Angeles

Inception: October 23, 2003

Architects: Frank Gehry

Official opening: October 24, 2003

Architectural style: deconstructivism, expressionist architecture

Part of: Los Angeles Music Center

Address: 111 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA

Phone: +13238502000

Website: https://musiccenter.org/visit/Our-Venues/walt-disney-concert-hall

GPS coordinates: 34.05528,-118.25000

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:27