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El Rey Theatre

5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, California 90036 USA

573 Reviews
$$
Reasonable
Closed Now
Opens Fri 7p
  • Independent
  • Credit Cards
    Accepted
  • Wheelchair
    Accessible
  • No Wifi
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“Art Deco theater in the heart of the Miracle Mile”

The El Rey Theatre is an original art deco theater in the heart of the Miracle Mile, one of Los Angeles' preserved art deco districts. The El Rey was built in 1936 and designed by Clifford Balch. After over 50 years as a first run movie house, the El Rey was converted into a live music venue in 1994. A registered Historic-Cultural Monument, the El Rey has sweeping staircases, an art deco lobby, VIP balcony lounge and a grand ballroom equipped with a full stage. The El Rey Theatre is a live music venue in the Miracle Mile area of the Mid-Wilshire region in Los Angeles, California. "El Rey" means "The King" in Spanish. This art deco building was designed by Clifford A. Balch (who designed over twenty classic art deco movie theatres around Southern California). Much of the theatre, including the lobby, still retains its art deco roots, admired for its Zigzag and Streamline Moderne design. El Rey was built in 1936 as a single-screen movie theatre and functioned as a cinema for nearly 50 years.

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Sarah R.

El Rey is LA MAGIC!!! BEST NYE EVERRRR!! I've had the opportunity to perform here a few times but this was my first time as a guest. And omg I'm obsessed. Nothing like bringing in the new year... Read more

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Margaret P.

It's been a LONG time since I've been to El Rey. I honestly can't even think of a time after 2013 (I'm dating myself, I know). I really enjoy this venue, specifically for the show I went to. It... Read more

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Marissa N.

Small yet beautiful venue at the most random industrial neighborhood in Los Angeles! I came to see the band LEISURE here, and it was my first time at this venue. So let's talk about the... Read more

El Rey Theatre

5515 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, California
90036 USA
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Closed Now
  • Sun - Sat: 7:00 pm - 12:00 am

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