Picnicking
Surrounding the Hollywood Bowl are 14 beautiful picnic areas, some of which open as early as four hours before your concert.
Plan your picnic
- Come early: Some picnic areas open as early as four hours before the concert. Check your concert's gate time and view the picnic map to choose a spot.
- Find a table: Picnic tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis. One person or group may reserve each table.
- Know what to bring: Check the House Rules before packing food, drinks, or picnic supplies.
- Coming with a large group? Groups of 30 or more may reserve selected picnic areas through Group Tickets.
- Keep the picnic on the grounds: Tailgating in the parking lots is not permitted.
FAQs
Where can I picnic inside the Bowl?
To view all 14 picnic areas at the Hollywood Bowl, download the map.
How early should I arrive to picnic?
Some picnic areas are open as early as four hours before your concert. Tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and one person/group is allowed to reserve each table.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
Please read our House Rules to learn what items are permitted inside the Bowl.
Dining options at the Bowl
From preordered picnic boxes and sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go street food, discover dozens of dining options at the Bowl. Visit Food + Wine to learn more.
Picnic area accessibility
There are accessible picnic areas off the 3rd Promenade, and on the roof of the Box Office building, accessed via the elevator from the Plaza. Download the Picnic Area Map or visit our Accessibility page to learn more.
Let us pack a picnic for you!
Enjoy a selection from Food + Wine's picnic-perfect menus featuring delicious options for anyone's palate.
