Shrine Auditorium & Expo HallEST. Prior to 1930

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665 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007, United States

Space only

Up to 6300 guests

Avg. venue rate

$15k - $50k

This venue has been favorited 6 times

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The Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall can accommodate any type of event.

Built in 1926, the Auditorium has the largest proscenium opening and freestanding balcony. The Expo Hall has 54,000 square feet and adjoins to the Auditorium to allow for easy flow of events.

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

charity event

corporate event

dinner party

social event

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event FacilityHistoric BuildingTheatre

Views

cityscapehistorical monumentstreet

Style

Moroccan

Venue Settings

Our space includes the Shrine Auditorium (6,300 fixed seats with stage and the largest proscenium opening in the U.S.), Shrine Expo Hall (open event space with balcony level, 5,000 standing, 2,200 theatre style, 1,600 banquet, 3,000 reception), and the Shrine Grounds (West Lot, Royal Street - festival, red carpet, receptions, check-in, etc).

Capacity

6300Seated1500Buffet5000Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range

Does this include catering fees?: No

Additional charges: Expenses include security, clean up, power, EMT's, union labor, rentals, event manager, LAPD, etc.

Insurance: Additional insurance is required to host an event at this venue

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since: Prior to 1930

Curfew: No Curfew

Venue spaces: Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available

Catering: Client must use the catering provided by the venue

Alcohol: Licensed Server is Required

Music: Indoors & Outdoors

Smoking: Designated Smoking Areas Only

Accommodations: 15 dressing rooms, 2 chorus rooms, 1 green room, production offices

Eco/Green Events: Yes

Pet-Friendly Events: Yes

Kid Friendly Events: Yes

Handicap Accessible: Yes

other: Yes

Onsite amenities

Street Parking

Wifi

Ample Parking Onsite

Onsite Restrooms

Venue Features

The scene

Nestled downtown next to USC's campus, the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall has a beautiful, historical facade upon entry. With a private stone street in front of the building, there is an overwhelming sense of nostalgia for all the past award shows, celebrities, and monumental events and films that have been hosted here. Our campus provides many different types of spaces to accommodate any type of event.

Design

Built in 1926, the Auditorium has the largest proscenium opening and freestanding balcony in North America. The Expo Hall has 54,000 square feet and adjoins to the Auditorium to allow for easy flow of events. Our Moorish and Moroccan theme provides for rich and warm colors and tones throughout the building and allows for ancillary spaces to be event-ready with gorgeous chandeliers and carpet.

Standout venue features

Easy to get to, ample parking, historic, and iconic.

Extra perks

Auditorium includes house sound and lighting equipment and the back of house has WiFi for event production.

Awards, Notables & Events

The SAG Awards are hosted each year at Shrine Auditorum and Expo Hall, as well as these past events:

Academy Awards

GRAMMY’s

Primetime Emmy Awards

American Music Awards

BET Awards

NAACP Image Awards

People’s Choice Awards

Teen Choice Awards

Soul Train Music Awards

My VH1 Music Awards

55th Miss Universe beauty pageant

MTV Movie Awards

MTV Video Music Awards

Screen Actors Guild Awards

CNN Heroes Awards ShowiHeart Radio Music Awards

Space only

Up to 6300 guests

Avg. venue rate

$15k - $50k

This venue has been favorited 6 times

Directions

Website

Call venue

Room Service by Venue Report

Need accommodations nearby

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Shrine Auditorium & Expo HallEST. Prior to 1930

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The Lowdown

Venue use

Best for these Occasions

Venue type

Views

Style

Venue Settings

Capacity

Connect with this Venue

Amenities

Event Logistics

Onsite amenities

Venue Features

The scene

Design

Standout venue features

Extra perks

Awards, Notables & Events

Getting there

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Shrine Expo Hall

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