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Your seating map and plan: where to sit, the best seats and the view from your seat
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Where to sit at Hollywood Bowl
The best seats at Hollywood Bowl are Pool Circle and Garden Boxes for the view. Avoid Top bench sections V, W and X. Hollywood Bowl seats 17,500, home of Los Angeles Philharmonic (summer season) and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra.
About Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is Los Angeles' historic open-air amphitheatre and the summer home of the LA Phil, with a seating capacity of about 17,500. The Hollywood Bowl seating chart climbs the hill from the John Williams Stage. At the front is the Pool Circle, then the Garden Boxes, Promenade 1, the Terrace Boxes (flanked by sections D and E), Promenade 2, and the Super Seats in the centre (sections G1, H and J1) with sections F1 to F3 and K1 to K3 either side. Above Promenade 3 the bench sections carry on up the hill, lettered L, M, N and P, then Q to U, then V, W and X at the top. Box seats have folding chairs and room for a picnic, the Super Seats are cushioned theatre style seats with backs and arms, and the upper benches are the furthest from the stage, where the video screens do much of the work. Side boxes beside Ramps A and E give an angled view close to the stage.
An open-air amphitheatre cut into a natural hillside bowl in the Hollywood Hills, opened on 11 July 1922. Its famous concentric arched band shell was rebuilt in 2004 in the spirit of the 1929 original, and the stage is now named the John Williams Stage. Seating climbs the hill from the Pool Circle at the front to bench sections at the top, with video screens and a modern sound system helping the back rows.
Hollywood Bowl seating chart
General seating reference for Hollywood Bowl, also known as the Hollywood Bowl seating map, seating plan or seat plan. Check your selected event for its exact configuration.
Hollywood Bowl seating capacity and layouts
The Hollywood Bowl seating capacity is about 17,500 seats. The number in use changes with the layout, so here is how each set-up works.
LA Phil presented concerts
The summer season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, plus other concerts the LA Phil presents. You may bring your own food, and containers must fit under your seat or inside your box.
Lease events (touring artists)
Concerts by visiting promoters, sold through Ticketmaster. Where the calendar says 'Special House Rules Apply', outside alcohol is not allowed, and valet parking is at the artist's discretion.
Special events
Seasonal events such as Opening Night use the same fixed layout; there is no separate floor, and every seat faces the stage.
Seating levels explained
Pool Circle
The ring of seats right in front of the John Williams Stage, named the Norman & Sadie Lee Foundation Pool Circle on the grounds map. How the area is set out can vary by event.
Pros: The closest seats to the performers.
Cons: A small area with few seats; you are at stage level rather than looking over the whole shell.
Garden Boxes
Boxed seating behind the Pool Circle, with folding chairs in each box. Boxes are numbered; Garden Boxes 643 and 944 are the accessible boxes.
Pros: Close to the stage with room for your picnic inside the box.
Cons: Boxes towards the ends of each row look at the stage at an angle.
Terrace Boxes
The next band of boxes up the hill, wider and higher than the Garden Boxes, with bench sections D and E at either end.
Pros: A raised, central view of the whole shell while keeping box seating for a picnic.
Cons: Further back than the Garden Boxes; the end boxes are off to the side.
Sections D and ED, E
Two seating sections flanking the Terrace Boxes, reached step free by elevator from Promenade 2. The last row of each has accessible seating.
Pros: Close to the stage for non box seats.
Cons: Side on to the stage compared with the central boxes.
Super Seats and flanking sectionsG1, H, J1 (Super Seats); G2, J2; F1-F3; K1-K3
The Super Seats in sections G1, H and J1 are theatre style metal seats with cushioned seats, backs and arms. Sections G2 and J2 sit beside them, with F1 to F3 on one side and K1 to K3 on the other, all off Promenade 3.
Pros: Comfortable individual seats with a straight, central view of the stage.
Cons: Mid way up the bowl, so the performers look small without the screens.
Upper bench sectionsL-X
The bench sections that climb the top of the hill: L, M, N and P, then Q, R, S, T and U, then V, W and X at the very top. Cushion rental is available on site.
Pros: The full sweep of the Bowl, the shell and the hills around it.
Cons: The furthest seats from the stage, reached by a climb, with bench seating.
Hollywood Bowl view from your seat
Pool Circle
Pool CircleRight at the front of the John Williams Stage, close enough to see the performers clearly without the screens.
Tip: The set-up of the Pool Circle can change by event, so check the seating chart for your concert.
Garden Boxes
Garden Boxes, including accessible boxes 643 and 944A close, slightly raised view from a private box of folding chairs, just behind the Pool Circle and below Promenade 1.
Tip: Bring a picnic: food and containers must fit inside your box.
Terrace Boxes
Terrace Boxes between Promenade 1 and Promenade 2Higher up than the Garden Boxes, so you see the whole shell and stage lighting, still within easy reach of the stage.
Tip: The central Terrace Boxes give the straightest view; boxes near sections D and E look across at an angle.
Side boxes by Ramps A and E
307 to 309, 407 to 409, 507 to 509 (Ramp A side); 374 to 376, 475 to 477, 575 to 577 (Ramp E side)Boxes at the sides of the front seating, near the stage but looking at it side on.
Tip: These boxes and Ramps A and E are step free, near Promenade 1.
Sections D and E
D and ESeats either side of the Terrace Boxes, fairly close to the stage but angled towards it.
Tip: Reached by elevator from Promenade 2 with no steps; accessible seating is in the last row.
Super Seats and F, G, J, K sections
G1, H, J1 (Super Seats); G2, J2; F1 to F3; K1 to K3A central, mid bowl view straight down to the stage, in cushioned theatre style seats in the Super Seats. F and K sections sit to either side.
Tip: Section H is the centre of the Super Seats.
Upper benches
L, M, N, P; Q to U; V, W, XLooking down the whole bowl to the shell, with the hills around you. The performers are small at this distance, so the video screens carry much of the show.
Tip: Rent a cushion on site for the benches, and bring a layer for the evening.
How Hollywood Bowl seat numbers work
The Bowl mixes boxes and lettered sections. Boxes in the Garden, Terrace and side areas each have a box number, for example Garden Boxes 643 and 944 and side boxes 307 to 309 and 374 to 376 on the official accessible seating map, and your ticket shows the box and your seat in it. Everything from sections D and E upwards uses letters, and some sections are split into numbered parts: F1 to F3, G1 and G2, H, J1 and J2, K1 to K3. Above Promenade 3 the sections run L, M, N and P, then Q to U, then V, W and X at the top. Your ticket gives the section, row and seat.
Reading a ticket: Section K2: one of the three K sections beside the Super Seats, off Promenade 3, on the opposite side of the Super Seats from F1 to F3.
Hollywood Bowl floor plan for concerts
The Bowl has a fixed layout: every seat faces the John Williams Stage at the bottom of the hill, so the seating chart is broadly the same for every concert.
The floor: There is no standing arena floor. The Pool Circle is the closest seating area, and how it is set out can vary by event.
The stage: The permanent band shell at the foot of the bowl, known as the John Williams Stage.
Video screens help the upper sections. Side boxes by Ramps A and E and the end boxes on each row see the stage at an angle.
Best seats at Hollywood Bowl
Closest to the stage
Pool Circle and Garden Boxes
The front two seating areas, directly in front of the stage.
Best all round view
Central Terrace Boxes
Raised enough to take in the whole shell and lighting, still close to the stage, with box space for a picnic.
Most comfortable
Super Seats, sections G1, H and J1
Cushioned theatre style seats with backs and arms, in the centre of the bowl.
Best for a picnic
Garden Boxes and Terrace Boxes
You can bring your own food, and your picnic can sit inside the box rather than under a bench.
Best for the full Bowl view
The middle of the upper bench area, for example sections M, N, S and W
The full sweep of the shell and hills from the middle of the upper bowl, rather than from the ends of a row.
Best step free access
Ramps A and E, side boxes, sections D and E, the Super Seats' last row, G2, J2, F1 to F3, K1 to K3
All are reached without steps, by ramp or elevator.
| For | Sections | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Closest to the stage | Pool Circle and Garden Boxes | The front two seating areas, directly in front of the stage. |
| Best all round view | Central Terrace Boxes | Raised enough to take in the whole shell and lighting, still close to the stage, with box space for a picnic. |
| Most comfortable | Super Seats, sections G1, H and J1 | Cushioned theatre style seats with backs and arms, in the centre of the bowl. |
| Best for a picnic | Garden Boxes and Terrace Boxes | You can bring your own food, and your picnic can sit inside the box rather than under a bench. |
| Best for the full Bowl view | The middle of the upper bench area, for example sections M, N, S and W | The full sweep of the shell and hills from the middle of the upper bowl, rather than from the ends of a row. |
| Best step free access | Ramps A and E, side boxes, sections D and E, the Super Seats' last row, G2, J2, F1 to F3, K1 to K3 | All are reached without steps, by ramp or elevator. |
Seats to avoid & obstructed views
Top bench sections V, W and X: The furthest seats from the stage and the longest climb, with the performers very small.
Outer upper sections such as L and P, Q and U, V and X: Off to the side of the bowl as well as high up.
Side boxes by Ramps A and E: Close but side on to the stage.
End boxes of the Garden and Terrace rows: An angled view compared with the central boxes.
Accessibility & companion seating
At least 200 wheelchair, semi-ambulatory and companion tickets are available across the Bowl, and each accessible ticket can be bought with up to three companion seats in the same row. Accessibility Services can be reached on 323 850 2125 or at HBAccess@laphil.org. Accessible parking is in Lot A (Blue) and Lot B (Green) with a valid placard, and all Park & Ride and Bowl Shuttle buses are wheelchair accessible. The Patron Access Assistance Service provides electric cart rides from the Lot B area and wheelchair escorts to your seat. Assistive listening headsets are free at the House Manager's Office, and sign language interpreting, open captioning and audio description can be requested in advance.
Where: Accessible seating is in the Garden Boxes 643 and 944, Ramps A and E near Promenade 1, the side boxes (307 to 309, 407 to 409, 507 to 509 and 374 to 376, 475 to 477, 575 to 577), the last row of the Super Seats, and the last row of sections D, E, F1 to F3, G2, J2 and K1 to K3 (the last two rows in F3 and K3). Sections D and E are reached by elevator from Promenade 2, and the Super Seats and F, G, J and K sections by elevator from Promenade 3, with no steps.
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How to get to Hollywood Bowl
Transport
The Bowl is at 2301 N Highland Avenue, next to the 101 freeway. The official advice is to use Park & Ride buses from lots across LA County or the Bowl Shuttle from closer lots; by Metro, take the B Line to Hollywood/Highland and catch the free Bowl shuttle at Ovation Hollywood with a valid TAP card. Parking at the Bowl is very limited and stack parked with no early exit: Lot A (Blue) has valet and stacked parking, Lot B (Green) is the Park & Ride and shuttle hub plus accessible parking, Lot C (Purple) is the rideshare hub (6655 Odin St) with no parking, and Lot D (Yellow) is general parking. Passes are sold in advance through JustPark, lots open three hours before the show, and the Bowl asks guests not to park in the surrounding neighbourhoods. Arrive at least 90 minutes before the performance.
The area
The Bowl sits in the Cahuenga Pass in the Hollywood Hills, about a mile north of the Hollywood/Highland Metro station and the Ovation Hollywood complex. The grounds include picnic areas, restaurants and the Hollywood Bowl Museum, so many people arrive early and eat on site.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Hollywood Bowl seating capacity?
The Hollywood Bowl seats about 17,500. Every seat faces the same fixed stage, so the capacity is broadly the same for every concert.
Where can I see the Hollywood Bowl seating chart or seat map?
The official seating chart and grounds map are on hollywoodbowl.com under Visit, When You're Here. They show the Pool Circle, Garden and Terrace Boxes, the Super Seats and the lettered bench sections up to X, plus the gates, promenades and parking lots. The accessibility page also has a clear seat map PDF.
How do sections, boxes and seat numbers work at the Hollywood Bowl?
Front seating is in numbered boxes (for example Garden Boxes 643 and 944), and your ticket shows the box and your seat in it. From sections D and E upwards, sections are lettered, some split into numbered parts such as F1 to F3, G1 and G2, J1 and J2 and K1 to K3. Above Promenade 3 the sections run L, M, N, P, then Q to U, then V, W and X.
What are the best seats at the Hollywood Bowl?
For closeness, the Pool Circle and Garden Boxes. For the best all round view, the central Terrace Boxes, which see the whole shell. For comfort, the Super Seats in sections G1, H and J1 have cushioned seats with backs and arms.
What is the Hollywood Bowl seat view like from the top sections?
From the upper benches (L to X) you look down the whole bowl to the shell with the hills around you. The performers are small from there, so the video screens carry much of the show, and the central sections give a straighter view than the ends.
Where do I park at the Hollywood Bowl?
Parking is very limited and stack parked with no early exit, so buy a pass in advance through JustPark. Lot A (Blue) has valet and stacked parking, Lot D (Yellow) is general parking, Lot B (Green) is mainly the shuttle hub and accessible parking, and Lot C is the rideshare hub. Lots open three hours before the show. Many people use Park & Ride or the Bowl Shuttle instead.
How do I get to the Hollywood Bowl by public transport?
Take the Metro B Line to Hollywood/Highland and catch the free Bowl shuttle at Ovation Hollywood with a valid TAP card, or use a Park & Ride bus from one of the lots around LA County.
Can I bring food and drink to the Hollywood Bowl?
Yes, you can bring your own food to any event, and picnic baskets or coolers must fit under your seat or in your box (no more than 15 by 15 by 22 inches). At lease events marked 'Special House Rules Apply', outside alcohol is not allowed, though factory sealed plastic bottles of non alcoholic drinks up to one litre are.
Is the Hollywood Bowl accessible?
Yes. There are at least 200 wheelchair, semi-ambulatory and companion tickets, in step free areas including Ramps A and E, the side boxes, Garden Boxes 643 and 944 and the back rows of several sections reached by elevator. Accessible parking is in Lots A and B, and cart and wheelchair escort services run from the Lot B area.
Is the Hollywood Bowl covered?
No. The Bowl is an open-air amphitheatre and only the stage is covered by the shell, so bring a layer for cooler evenings.
Which seats are best for concerts at Hollywood Bowl?
The summer season of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, plus other concerts the LA Phil presents. You may bring your own food, and containers must fit under your seat or inside your box. For specific sections, aim for Pool Circle and Garden Boxes — The front two seating areas, directly in front of the stage.
What are the stands at Hollywood Bowl?
Hollywood Bowl is made up of 6 main stands: Pool Circle; Garden Boxes; Terrace Boxes; Sections D and E; Super Seats and flanking sections; Upper bench sections.
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Sources
- Seating Chart | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Grounds Map | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Accessible Seating Locations PDF, Hollywood Bowl 2026 (official)
- ADA Accessible Seating & Services | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Getting Here | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Parking | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Park & Ride and Bowl Shuttle | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- House Rules | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Our Venues | Hollywood Bowl (official)
- Hollywood Bowl - Wikipedia
- Hollywood Bowl Terrace Boxes - RateYourSeats.com
- Hollywood Bowl Interactive Seating Chart - TickPick