The photographs surrounding you celebrate more than a century of unforgettable performances at the Hollywood Bowl.

Since opening in 1922, the Hollywood Bowl has become one of the world’s most celebrated outdoor concert venues. Nestled in the Hollywood Hills beneath the Southern California sky, the Bowl has welcomed millions of guests and thousands of artists from around the globe. From classical music and jazz to opera, Broadway, film music, rock and popular music, the Bowl has earned its place as one of America’s great cultural treasures.

The collection displayed throughout the Artist Pavilion represents just a small glimpse into that remarkable history. Choosing these photographs was no easy task. Every artist featured here has helped shape the Bowl’s legacy, creating performances and memories that continue to inspire audiences generation after generation.

This digital gallery allows you to explore many of those stories. As the photographs throughout the Pavilion change over time, this collection will continue to grow, preserving the history of the Hollywood Bowl while introducing new artists and memorable moments from every era.

We invite you to browse the collection below and discover the stories behind the faces that have made the Hollywood Bowl one of the world’s most iconic places to experience live music.

Featured Artists

Gustavo Dudamel

Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic from 2009 to 2026, Gustavo Dudamel led one of the most celebrated periods in the Hollywood Bowl’s history. His concerts became summer traditions, blending great classical music with warmth, joy and a deep connection to audiences of every generation.

Judy Garland

Few performers forged a deeper emotional connection with audiences than Judy Garland. Her Hollywood Bowl appearances remain unforgettable moments in the venue’s remarkable history.

John Williams

For decades, audiences have gathered under the stars to hear John Williams conduct the unforgettable music from Star Wars, E.T., Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, and many other beloved films. His annual concerts have become one of the Bowl’s most cherished traditions.

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra’s performances at the Hollywood Bowl reflected the elegance and charisma that made him one of the greatest entertainers of the twentieth century. His appearances remain among the venue’s most memorable evenings.

Ella Fitzgerald

The “First Lady of Song” graced the Hollywood Bowl with the elegance, warmth and extraordinary vocal artistry that made her one of the greatest jazz performers of all time.

The Beatles

When The Beatles appeared at the Hollywood Bowl in 1964 and 1965, Beatlemania reached Los Angeles. Those concerts became legendary and remain among the most celebrated performances in the venue’s history.

Jimi Hendrix

Jimi Hendrix brought his groundbreaking guitar artistry to the Hollywood Bowl during one of the most revolutionary periods in popular music, forever expanding the possibilities of live performance.

Leonard Bernstein

Few musicians left a greater imprint on the Hollywood Bowl than Leonard Bernstein. As conductor, composer, educator and storyteller, he brought extraordinary energy to the stage and helped make classical music accessible to millions.

Luciano Pavarotti

With one of the greatest voices ever heard, Luciano Pavarotti introduced opera to new generations of music lovers through unforgettable performances beneath the stars.