El Rey Theatre
5515 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026
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Bags (backpacks, large bags, suitcases, luggage) may not be larger than 14"x14"
For more information, see Prohibited Items.
Cash and card are both accepted at the box office.
Venue concessions are cashless.
No professional recording devices are allowed (GoPros, video cameras, audio recorders, etc). This includes professional cameras (anything with a detachable lens; with the exception of properly credentialed individuals). Polaroids and point-and-shoot cameras are okay.
Doors typically open one hour prior to show time. Please refer to our Calendar page or the Goldenvoice website for the most up-to-date information.
Any support acts will be listed on our Calendar page, Goldenvoice website or the show’s ticket link. Support acts are often added closer to the show date.
No. Once your ticket has been scanned you will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the venue.
Yes, we are an all ages venue. The shows are all ages unless otherwise specified. All persons 3 years of age or older must have a valid ticket in order to attend an event.
Please note: any attendees aged 7 & under must have appropriate hearing protection for their age and size. Ear plugs, Bluetooth headphones or cold-weather ear muffs are not accepted.
Yes. You must be over 21 to drink alcohol. You will be asked for a current, government issued photo ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, military ID). Pictures, copies of, and/or expired IDs will not be accepted.
You can also grab a bite to eat at our friend's next door at El Cartel.
Facial recognition is required. Guest(s) must be able to remove costumes, which cover or alter the facial features to allow for identification verification. Toy Weapons are not allowed (this includes plastic swords, guns, etc). Any props that can be possibly used as a weapon are not permitted. Roller skates, skate boards, scooters & helmets are not permitted. Nudity is not permitted. For more information, see What Can I Bring.
We do not approve press or photo passes. Please contact the artist directly. We do not have their contact information.
Only official artist representatives grant backstage access or meet & greet opportunities.
If a meet & greet opportunity is available for purchase, this option will be noted on the event's purchase page and may be sold directly through the artist or band’s website(s).
If you lost something at the El Rey, please contact us.
Please send all concert booking inquiries to concerts@goldenvoice.com.
For more information on booking your private event at the El Rey Theatre, please check our Special Events page.
We are a general admission, standing room venue. Some shows are seated and will be detailed in the show ticketing link. Click here for Accessibility/ADA FAQs.
There are options to purchase VIP Table seating on some shows, click here to see if it is available for your show.
Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside our historic building (including vapes & e-cigs, etc). You are welcome to smoke your tobacco outside in the designated smoking section though may be asked for a current, government issued photo ID (e.g. driver's license, passport, military ID); please note THC/marijuana products are strictly prohibited. Attendees can be asked to leave & escorted off the premises should they fail to comply with any event or venue rules.
We do not offer bottle service.
Depending on the show, we sometimes have the VIP balcony open with premium table seating. For more information, visit our VIP Tables page.
See Ticketing Info.
See Ticketing Info.
See Ticketing Info.
The El Rey Theatre is unable to verify or guarantee the authenticity of tickets that were not purchased directly through an authorized sales channel (i.e. AXS.com). For this reason, we do not recommend purchasing tickets from third-party resellers. If a ticket is purchased through a third-party reseller, the El Rey Theatre is not responsible for any fraudulent activity and will not honor invalid tickets.
El Rey Theatre only accepts and scans tickets off a mobile device if they are within the Goldenvoice Concerts or AXS mobile app. Screenshots or a printed copy of a mobile QR code will not be accepted.
All entries are accessible.
ADA viewing areas are on the right side of the venue, when facing the stage. Please ask a venue representative for assistance upon your arrival. For advance and specific ADA inquiries contact us.
All restrooms have accessible stalls.
The elevator is located in the main lobby.
To request a sign language interpreter, please contact us and you will need to provide your ticket confirmation number with your request.
We kindly ask that you submit your request at least two weeks prior to the concert date. This allows us adequate time to secure the services of a qualified interpreter. While we will do our best to accommodate late requests, advance notice is greatly appreciated.
For any ADA inquiry, please contact us.
You may also look for a venue representative when you arrive.