Open the Gates!
Gate Open Times (barring stage delays):
- 6:00pm for 8:00 concerts on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- 6:00pm for 8:30 concerts on Friday and Saturday
- 4:30pm for 7:00 concerts on Sunday
- 5:00pm for 7:30 concerts on Sunday
Safety First
Please be aware that for the security of our guests, we search all individuals and items before entering the auditorium areas.
Quiet, Please!
As a courtesy to the musicians and the audience, please keep noise to a minimum during the performance, including -- securing all bottles, coughing, unwrapping candy, talking, etc. Turn off any pagers, watch signals, or other electronic devices. Note: Cellular telephones, pagers, cameras, laser pointing devices and recording devices may not be operated in the theater.
Late Seating
As a courtesy to the performers and the audience, latecomers will not be seated until the earliest appropriate program break, at the discretion of management. Please note that certain programs are performed without intermission and therefore no late seating can be offered at those concerts.
Smoking
There is no smoking in the Hollywood Bowl's theater area. Smoking is permitted in designated areas outside of the theater.
Rain Checks
The long standing Bowl tradition is that the "show must go on," so there are no rained out concerts and no rain checks issued.
Coolers, Containers, and Picnic Baskets
You may bring food and drink to the Hollywood Bowl, but for the safety of all our patrons and to comply with fire regulations, the aisles and walkways of the Hollywood Bowl must be kept clear at all times. Therefore, large containers, picnic baskets, or coolers measuring more than 15" wide, 15" high, or 20" long will not be permitted past the ticket gate. Re-usable containers (such as Tupperware or sipper bottles), holding food or beverages are permitted in the theater, as are wine bottles and wine glasses. Please note: kegs, pony kegs and party balls are not permitted. (For Lease Events, please see Special Policies for Lease Events.)
Candles
The Los Angeles City Fire Department has granted permission to use candles that meet very specific fire safety requirements, in the Box Seat sections only. Approved candles are sold at the Bowl Store, souvenir kiosk, and pushcarts located throughout the Bowl. If the candle device consists of more than one part, the parts must be secured together so that the candle device remains intact when tipped over. The tip of the flame must not be any closer than 2 inches from the top of the container.