El Rey Theatre

(323) 936-7070

5515 Wilshire Blvd (Dunsmuir Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90036 34.0624 -118.3487

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Neighborhoods: Central LA, Miracle Mile

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Hours:

Varies nightly

Parking:

Street; Valet

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What People Are Saying About El Rey Theatre

The Editor

Melissa Gage

Citysearch

Built in 1936 as a movie house, this indie music venue can pack in about 900 for standing-room-only shows in the atmospheric grand ballroom. Beyond an art deco lobby with sweeping side staircases and a small lobby bar, the main room features sky-high ceilings adorned with three giant chandeliers and maroon everything, from carpets to walls to curtains. A large bar anchors the back of the room, and if you really don’t want to stand, plan to get there early. You can try snagging a precious seat in the single row of chairs against either wall of the always-packed side sections. If you end up…

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/20/09

One of my favorite venues

by BigRoger at Citysearch

I enjoy concerts at El Rey. It's the perfect size venue. Most importantly, the sound system is excellent. And the decor inside is awesome -- rich, classy art deco.

  • Pros: Great sound system
  • Cons: parking
1 Star Rating: Poor

02/09/09

wanna have fun DO NOT GO to el rey

by khashi1966 at Citysearch

wanna have fun go somewhere slse. There are so many great places in LA you dont need to go to place where there are rules as where you can sit, drink, stand and walk.. Staff is rude.Its a complete waist of time

2 Star Rating: Below Average

12/17/08

Fascist Management

by ccfoodie at Citysearch

I've seen a couple good shows here, but what has gotten to me is the way the place is operated. The place has so many stupid rules that it can really take the fun out of the event you're attending. Tonight as I reached the ID check, I was told I would have to remove the gum from my mouth because there is no gum allowed inside the theater. Excuse me?! Inside the theater, along the edge of the risers on both sides, there are these curved sort of walls reminiscent of private boxes. Their height and the way they're positioned makes them ideal for leaning against while standing on the main level and watching a show. But, you know, you can't! Some guy spent the whole concert shining a flashlight at people because the management has decided you can't stand there. That may be for fire safety reasons, but c'mon, the amount of space they've made unstandable is wide enough for three or four people abreast, whereas the standable space for part of the way is so small that one person can barely teeter there.

The Details on El Rey Theatre

Parking:

Street parking on Wilshire is free after 7pm, but if you're in a pinch, valet it in front of the theater or use the pay lot across the street and behind the Hollywood Video.

Know Before You Go:

Live shows usually end early so the club can chase everyone out and fill it back up with a dance-club crowd.

The Extras:

Get your tickets at www.ticketmaster.com.

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Lounges, Arts & Entertainment, Bars & Pubs, Entertainers, Halls & Auditoriums, Attractions, Movie Theaters

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Bar Menu, Dance Floor

Live Theatre Services:

Will Call

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Punk, Hip-Hop & Rap, World, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, Electronica

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Live Music

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