El Rey Theatre

4.6 (1,674)music_venue

5515 Wilshire Blvd.

A 1936 Streamline Moderne landmark on the Miracle Mile offering an intimate concert setting beneath classic chandeliers.

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Clifford BalchArchitect

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Designed in the Streamline Moderne style by Clifford Balch, this landmark operated as a movie house for over fifty years before its conversion into a live music venue. It pairs an intimate concert setting with multi-level flooring and classic chandeliers, supported by an acclaimed sound system. Visitors note its gritty, classic character, thorough security, and helpful staff alongside very small restrooms.


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Age limits vary by eventParking structure nearbyVery small restrooms

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