The Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall is an event venue next to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Its location by Exposition Park makes it possible to pair an event with nearby museums or the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
- Address: 665 W. Jefferson Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007
- Metro: the E Line’s Jefferson/USC station is a five-minute walk from the venue
- Venue scale: 6,300-seat auditorium and adjoining 54,000-square-foot Expo Hall
Where is the Shrine Auditorium?
The Shrine Auditorium stands on West Jefferson Boulevard beside the University of Southern California, close to Exposition Park. The auditorium seats 6,300, while the adjoining Expo Hall measures 54,000 square feet.
The original auditorium was built in 1906 and destroyed by fire in 1920. The rebuilt Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall opened in January 1926. Its design drew inspiration from the Moorish history of the Mason fraternity. Goldenvoice took over venue management in 2013.
What should you check before an event?
Event schedules, entry details and venue rules can affect how you plan your arrival, so check the official site before you go. The venue is cashless at its bars, concessions and merchandise stands.
Oversized purses and backpacks larger than 14 inches high by 14 inches wide by 6 inches deep are prohibited. You may bring an empty plastic water bottle under 32 ounces; glass bottles, metal cans, coolers, CamelBaks and metal water bottles are not allowed.
The box office is open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the last Thursday of each month. Lower-fee tickets may be available there when available.
How do you get to the Shrine Auditorium by transit or car?
The Metro E Line serves the area via Jefferson/USC station, a five-minute walk from the auditorium. Multiple bus lines also serve the area, though the venue does not name them on its directions page.
There are three parking options: the Shrine-operated West Lot at 715 W. Jefferson Blvd., the Shrine-operated North Parking Structure at 714 W. 32nd Street, and the USC-operated Shrine Structure at 686 W. 32nd Street. You can purchase parking in advance. The venue says prepaid parking remains reserved even if a “Lot Full” sign is posted.
Regal Inn is about an 8-minute drive from the Shrine Auditorium. All entries are accessible, and accessible seating is available for purchase through AXS.
Elevators are in the north and south auditorium lobbies; accessible parking is available in the North Parking Structure, West Lot and USC Shrine Structure. For sign-language interpretation, email info@shrineauditorium.com at least two weeks before the concert date.
What can you pair with a Shrine Auditorium visit?
Exposition Park gives you several nearby options to add around an event, including the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, BMO Stadium, the Exposition Rose Garden, the California African American Museum, the California Science Center and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The LA Memorial Coliseum visitor guide can help you plan that part of a visit.
For a wider city itinerary, the one-day Los Angeles itinerary covers another way to plan time around the area.
FAQs
How far is the Metro station from the Shrine Auditorium?
Jefferson/USC station, served by the Metro E Line, is a five-minute walk from the venue.
Can you bring a water bottle?
An empty plastic bottle under 32 ounces is permitted. Metal water bottles and glass bottles are prohibited.
Where can you park?
Parking is available at the Shrine West Lot, North Parking Structure and USC Shrine Structure. The first two are Shrine-operated; the USC Shrine Structure is USC-operated.