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Special Events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area

Special Events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area

This events guide features all the information we have on events in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area. The guide covers theatres featured on this website so you may wish to check local listings for any additional theatre tours available in Los Angeles and the L.A. Metro area. Enjoy your event!



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Broadway Historic Theatre District

Broadway Historic Theatre District

Los Angeles: Downtown


Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour

10am

Broadway Historic Theatre and Commercial District Walking Tour

The Los Angeles Conservancy Link opens in new window runs weekly tours of the Broadway Historic Theatre District. Subject to availability, the tour visits the interiors of one or more of the following theatres: Los Angeles Theatre, the United Theater on Broadway (formerly United Artists Theatre and The Theatre at Ace Hotel), Orpheum Theatre.

Access is not guaranteed to any theatres due to events programming and logistics on the day so call ahead for details if you are concerned.

Tours run every Saturday at 10am and last approximately 2.5 hours. Tickets $10.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Theatre Tours

Daily, at various times from 11am to 3pm

Theatre Tours

Step Beyond The Red Carpet! Experience all of the renowned elegance and celebrity glamour that the Home of the Academy Awards® has to offer!

See an Oscar® statuette, visit our Dolby Lounge and other exclusive celebrity hot spots, plus view images from previous Academy Awards® ceremonies.

Tour is a thirty minute walking tour that includes several flights of stairs. Disabled guests can be easily accommodated, but please advise the theatre at the time of ticket purchase.

The Dolby Theatre is an operating facility with a busy performance schedule. Access to certain areas of the theatre is subject to performance schedules. For more information, please contact Dolby Theatre customer service at (323) 308-6300.

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El Capitan Theatre

El Capitan Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Historical Guided Tour

Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Historical Guided Tour

Learm the history and magic of Disney’s premiere movie theatre with a behind-the-scenes guided tour!

Tickets: $20 (all ages). Tours run Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays and are approximately 45 minutes, all subject to theatre operations.

Advanced reservation required; reservations are limited. Call 1-800-DISNEY-6 Link opens in new window or email Disney.Movie.Tickets@disney.com to book.

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Los Angeles Music Center

Los Angeles Music Center

Los Angeles: Downtown


Campus Tour

Daily Tours

Campus Tour

The Music Center Symphonians, who are voluntary docents for The Music Center, offers a 90-minute docent-led tour of The Music Center’s four theatres: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Ahmanson Theatre, Mark Taper Forum and Walt Disney Concert Hall.

You can learn about the history and architecture of each of the theatres along with Jerry Moss Plaza and hear about how each of those spaces are enriched with incredible arts experiences. Find out about artistic presentations by Center Theatre Group, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, LA Opera, LA Phil and TMC Arts, including the Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center dance residencies, concerts, arts learning experiences and free and low-cost events on Jerry Moss Plaza. View artwork from across the globe including sculptures, tapestries, paintings and antiques from the 17th century to the present.

Hear the stories collected through The Music Center’s nearly 60 years as the heart of Los Angeles County’s cultural life. Tours generally run every day however depend on visiting companies.

For an up-to-date tour scheduled visit the Music Center’s Symphonian Tour page Link opens in new window.

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TCL Chinese Theatre

TCL Chinese Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Theatre Tour

Daily, various times

Theatre Tour

The TCL Chinese Theatres Tour is the only tour in Hollywood where you learn the history of our cinema palace from inside and out. The Tour features stories and fun facts from the theatres beginnings to today, ranging from Hollywood premieres, to imprint ceremonies of your favorite celebrities in the Forecourt of the Stars.

So step off the red carpet and walk through the golden doors of this Movie Palace of the Stars on our exclusive 30 minute Walking Tour. A visit to Hollywood is not complete without this stroll through Hollywood movie history.

Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. Please call for up-to-date availability (323) 463-9576 or email tours@chinesetheatres.com. Group rates are available.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


A Tribute to Julie Andrews

9th June 2022, 7pm

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A Tribute to Julie Andrews

Julie Andrews will be the recipient of the 48th AFI Life Achievement Award, the highest honor for a career in film. Long considered one of the preeminent annual events for the entertainment and arts community, the AFI Life Achievement Award is a singular distinction bestowed upon artists “whose work has stood the test of time.”

The AFI Life Achievement Award has won Emmy® Awards across five decades in its 48-year run and will return for its eighth year with TNT, followed by encore presentations on sister network Turner Classic Movies (TCM).

Proceeds from the event not only further the mandate to honor artists and their work, they also support AFI’s preservation and education initiatives.

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Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Los Angeles: Greater Metropolitan Area


Doors Open California: Film Tours

14th September 2025, 11am and 1pm

Doors Open California: Film Tours

Filmed at The Ebell: A Century on Screen

Step into the spotlight and explore the hidden Hollywood legacy of one of Los Angeles’ most iconic landmarks. Filmed at The Ebell is an all-new guided tour that pulls back the curtain on The Ebell of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Ebell Theatre—a women-led cultural campus that has quietly played a starring role in over 100 years of film and television. From Katharine Hepburn’s Break of Hearts to Forrest Gump and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, The Ebell has set the stage for unforgettable moments in cinematic history.

Guests will roam through the elegant main building, stroll the lush garden and courtyard, and step inside the storied Wilshire Ebell Theatre—all part of a breathtaking 94,000-square-foot architectural masterpiece. Recognized as a Los Angeles Cultural Monument and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Ebell is more than a film location—it’s a star in its own right.

More information and registration for 2025 Doors Open California can be found here Link opens in new window.

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Globe Theatre

Globe Theatre

Los Angeles: Downtown


DTLA Residents Association Mixer

18th September 2025, 6pm to 8pm

DTLA Residents Association Mixer

Join us for our September Third Thursday to breathe new life into the Globe Theatre, a 112-year-old institution, where we’ll get to enjoy this historic space before it officially reopens!

We’ll share progress updates on our public safety and economic recovery advocacy, as well as some Downtown voter registration resources in preparation for the major local and state elections in the coming year. See you there!

We will be announcing special guests soon! Their remarks will take place at 6:15. More details TBA. This venue is 21+ and an ID is required. RSVP required (click here to RSVP Link opens in new window).

Third Thursdays are your opportunity to meet, connect and mingle with fellow DTLA residents, neighbors and community stakeholders.

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Million Dollar Theatre

Million Dollar Theatre

Los Angeles: Downtown


“Young Frankenstein”

25th October 2025, 2pm

“Young Frankenstein”

Last...Remains – A Halloween Spooktacular presented by the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Link opens in new window Last Remaining Seats Committee.

Enter the mad-cap laboratory of Young Frankenstein (1974) Link opens in new window, where writer and director Mel Brooks brilliantly blends classic horror with sharp humor and unforgettable laughs. This loving tribute to the monster films remains one of the most iconic and quotable comedies of all time.

Tickets: Adult $25, Youth (17 and under) $10, Conservancy members $20.

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Million Dollar Theatre

Million Dollar Theatre

Los Angeles: Downtown


“Carrie”

25th October 2025, 8pm

“Carrie”

Last...Remains – A Halloween Spooktacular presented by the Los Angeles Conservancy’s Link opens in new window Last Remaining Seats Committee.

Relive the chilling shock of Carrie (1976) Link opens in new window on the big screen at the historic Million Dollar Theatre. Brian De Palma’s masterful take on Stephen King’s breakout novel remains a haunting classic that blends psychological suspense with the supernatural.

Tickets: Adult $25, Youth (17 and under) $10, Conservancy members $20.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


Armenian Music Video Awards 2025

11th December 2025, 7pm

Armenian Music Video Awards 2025

Armenian Music Video Awards is thrilled to announce The AMVA 2025 on December 11th at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Join us for an electrifying show in recognition of all the artists overall excellence and outstanding contributions throughout the year. The brightest stars in Armenian national and contemporary music, comedy, television, and social media.

This grand event will feature renowned Armenian artists, rising talent. We’ll honor the creators of the most viewed and beloved music videos of recent years. Celebrate the esteemed contributors to Armenian culture. Don’t miss this spectacular grand celebration of Armenian artistry culture.

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Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre

Los Angeles: Hollywood


The 98th Academy Awards

15th March 2026, 4pm

The 98th Academy Awards

The 98th Academy Awards ceremony, presented by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) Link opens in new window, will honor the best films of 2025 and will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

During the ceremony, AMPAS will present Academy Awards (commonly referred to as Oscars) in over 20 categories. The ceremony will be televised live in the United States by ABC.

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