Staff is rude af...there's a security guard at the vinyl lounge that thinks he's the boss of the world.

First class operation. We saw Courtney Barnett last night and it was our first show here. Tickets were very reasonably priced and the venue was old, but kept up very well. Several parking options close by. The staff and security procedures were very reasonable. You have the option of standing in the main hall or upgrading to VIP for $35 extra each for seats by the bar or upstairs. Good sight lines, good sound and lighting. Decent restrooms. Probably 10 different bars with standard concert pricing. read more

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I have been to a lot of music venues, in LA and throughout North America, and this is one of the worst. I can't see myself ever coming back. I saw Sisters of Mercy here May 15th 2023. My husband had never seen them perform and they were at the top of his live music bucket list, yet we lasted less than an hour before giving up and leaving. The sound was really scratchy and distorted, like the sound of an underpowered speaker played much louder than it can handle; you could barely even make out the vocals. It might have been the band's equipment, I guess, as I have seen positive reviews of the sound system, but still you'd think the venue would work with the band to get at least average sound quality. The main space is set up so people are funneled onto the floor in one 10-15 foot wide space in the center back, which meant a lot of jostling and being pushed from behind as people tried to get closer to the front. I couldn't really relax because I never knew when the next shove was coming. The floor is level and the stage is low, so the line of sight is poor, unless you are lucky enough to be taller than everyone else between you and the stage. I kept having to move around to catch a glimpse of the band. The temperature inside was easily in the 90's despite the outdoor temperature being quite mild (I want to say mid 60's?) To top it off, the drinks were absolutely OUTRAGEOUSLY priced - I ordered a gin and ginger and a vodka cran and soda, and with a 20% tip it came to $84!!!!! I did get premium liquor so I wasn't expecting it to be cheap, but we're talking gin and vodka, not 100 year old single malt scotch, so $35 for a light pour (mayyyybe 1 oz) is insane. The security was good, they were quick but thorough and friendly enough. But that's literally the only nice thing I can say about the Palladium. read more

If you're disabled, or become disabled, their box office or customer service WILL NOT help you. I had GA tickets and ended up breaking my ankle before the show. I contacted their customer service via email almost 2 weeks before my show asking for assistance. They responded asking for my order number, which I provided them. Then, they NEVER responded. I even sent a follow up and did not get a response. Their phone number is also a joke. I called 5 times and their number only plays automated info. I left a voicemail and again, no response. Comes time for day of show and the only person who helps is the nice guest services girl. Shoutout to the girl who worked the ADA section stage left on 9/16. Very accommodating. It just sucks to be in complete unknown and worry until the day of show. read more

Social distortion sold out show. Always a good time here in Hollywood. Palladium is a great concert venue spot. Paid parking available in advance. Huge line to get in so get there early for general floor. Spacious inside but gets crowded once filled up. Decent bar options and service. read more

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I wouldn't have imagined the Palladium being small but it was. It doesn't take away from all the CLEAN restrooms it has and there's plenty of spots to get a drink. They start carding outside so you get your over 21 wrist band. The line that day wrapped around the block, so some great advice I can give is TAKE AN UMBRELLA to have some shade. The sound was amazing, the experience was incredible and the bands were epically AWESOME!!! You would think metal detectors vould detect the difference between a zipper and a weapon. Having all of us metal fans steps aside and take off our stuff and walk through detectors over and over again smh. 10/10 for the venue, customer service and experience. read more

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Crowd A+ Staff... suspect. If they keep this up, we prolly won't go to future shows. They're treating gum as weapons? Lol read more

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Sadly they host a 18yr old event your ID is expired by couple months and they can't let you in. It's not the border or airport and the supervisor wasn't helpful. read more

Recently came here for a Shrek Rave and had so much fun! I really enjoyed how spacious the auditorium is, especially with all the dancing and moving around that goes on during events like these. I also appreciated that water was available, because all that dancing definitely does dehydrate you lol. The lighting and sound were also great and really helped add to the overall ambiance of the event. read more

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Now I know why I hardly ever attend events here - headliner on at 10:15 and at 8:05 when I walked in hardly any food available, just popcorn and pizza - everything else gone. This has happened on numerous occasions here. read more

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The Palladium is an icon in Hollywood. These days I struggle with standing room only venues, but with the Palladium, it just feels different. It doesn't bother me at all. Even if you are all the way against the barrier in the back, you feel close to the stage. There really is no bad spot in the entire venue. I've also had such a great time with there concert goers here. Everyone has always been so friendly and respectful, no matter what type of artist you're there to see. I will say, however, because this is a standing room only, the line outside can get long early. Especially for more popular artists. If you can manage to, get there early. And, if possible, maybe try to have someone drive you there instead of parking. There definitely are more parking options than when I was in college, but it's not cheap. And a lot of it doesn't open up until after business hours (which would keep you from getting in line too early). In all, the Palladium is one of those LA venues that needs to be on every person's checklist. It needs to be experienced at least once. The vibe is great, the sound is great, the whole experience is great. Well...standing out on the streets of Hollywood hours before the show isn't great, but you get the picture. read more

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I absolutely love this venue! I have been here working shows as well as a fan, and the history alone makes it a fantastic venue to visit. I was most recently here for a Steven Tyler event, and while it was decked out by another company for the event, simply walking around and looking at everything, you can see the attention to detail in every single thing. The bars are beautiful, and the view of the stage is great whether on the floor, the raised sides or upstairs. There is a new event space in the back, and I love it! It felt like a completely different place! Great bar and lots of tables to sit! I look forward to coming back! read more

Loved the performance, hated the venue. This concert was very disorganized and the staff were rude and not knowledgeable at all. When we first arrived it was one staff checking VIP entry when it should have been more staff assisting. This one staff had to check the list, explain next steps and hand out merch. Our entry was starting at 5:30, for me to be 20th in line, I shouldn't have entered after 6pm. Too slow! Once in, there was so many metal detectors not being utilized because they were only letting in 3 at a time. They let you grab your tote and fill it with merch for VIP then checked the same bag.. it was counterproductive and would have made more sense to let us grab our merch after bag inspection. There had to be a more efficient way to conduct this. Once we got in, staff or vendors for merch and freebies were rude and dismissive and weren't knowledgeable about the process. Merch didn't go on sale until 7pm when GA were let in and should have been accessible to VIP as soon as they entered. Once in, I was stopped by a security guard with his hand in my face saying we weren't allowed in the floor until 7pm. I was asking for clarification and he immediately stopped talking to me and ignored me when I politely asked more questions. I walked away and sat on the side of steps. I had a woman come tell me that I couldn't sit on the floor or steps because it was a fire hazard, i understood but question why not have some seating if you're going to make us wait in the lobby for an hour. Once I got to the floor the view was amazing but hated the fact the bag checks didn't spot all the people sneaking in weed, because by the time the openers came on, the place was crowded with smoke clouds from all the weed. Security were very nice and considerate and cared about all the people passing out due to overheating over drinking. They handed out watered and had their eyes on the lookout . Exiting of course was chaotic but it may have helped to have a separate exit like they had a separate entry for VIP. All in all not sure if I'll return to this venue based on the way it was ran and organized. read more

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Great venue, wonderful acoustics, excellent service and smooth check-in. The reason I gave it only 4 stars is because in the balcony on the left, the row marked BB didn't have adequate space to put food in. The other rows did. If I'm not mistaken, we paid the same price they did. So our plate of food teetered dangerously on the measly space assigned to us. Wasn't happy about that. Additionally, I noticed their "tower of onion rings" was not a tower anymore, but a sprinkling of maybe 8 rings at most. We were given maybe half of what this order used to contain. Oh well. That's this economy for you. But everything else was top notch! read more

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It has been years since I've been here. Reviews that are 15+ years old don't seem to love it. We had a pretty great here seeming of Monsters & Men. Get there early and you are up front at the stage for general admission. Plenty of space if you want to grab some merch or food. Our move was to snag the on site parking. Then head to a local spot for some drinks and dinner first. We got to the line when it was wrapped around the building and were still great for space. Best decision was to grab a pony wall spot down low. Gave an elevated view and place to lean on while waiting. Sound was excellent. Liked how the venue lights worked with stage setups. Overall we enjoyed it. Worth a look for another concert down the road. read more

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Old school since 1940. I've been coming to this venue since the 80's and now I am back to see death metal band Deicide and other bands open up for Behemoth. The venue was packed and the show was great. The only drawback is that the stage is not high enough to clearly see the bands when you have a flat floor and you are standing in the back. read more

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THE WORST AND MOST UNFAIR EXPERIENCE! On August 21, 2026, a woman attempted to take my friend's bag and phone, threw a water bottle at us, and tried to hit us during MADDIX's set. Although we were the victims and showed security video evidence, Hollywood Palladium removed my friend because they said it was "fair." California's Marsy's Law recognizes that crime victims should be treated with fairness, respect, and protection--not punished like the aggressor. How was removing the victim fair? The venue's flag policy was also inconsistent: our official MADDIX flag was prohibited, while another fan was allowed to wave a flag near the stage. Hollywood Palladium's security handled this incident unfairly and ruined our experience. We deserve an explanation and justice. read more

Been here a couple times and loved my experience each time! Came here for Odd Mob, October 12, 2024 and Hippie Sabotage, May 30th, 2025. Easy process for parking, there's plenty of lots around the venue and also when arriving at the venue, you go through their parking lot for the entrance instead of their front where the big sign is. It's a little confusing but you just walk to the left where there is a gate. Then there is light security and a ticket scanning area. Walking in, get your 21+ wristband and they have a long bar area right smack in your face. They also have a bar on the right down the hall. It's a small venue so it's easy to navigate. The bathrooms are upstairs for mens! Gets a bit funky on the stairs because people are going up and down haha. The stage area is in another room and there is so much open space. They have an upstairs for assigned seating and also a rooftop patio to relax, smoke or talk with friends. Not many people know of this because it's not insanely packed so if you're reading this, your welcome lol. Otherwise no issues here for both concerts. read more

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Recently came to see Artemas. For a small venue it's very organized and well staffed. The process of going through security went smoothly. The cue went quickly. Once indoors there's plenty of bars to buy refreshments and merch at. As the first floor is general admission standing room only it was kind of a mad dash to get a good spot. We were able to snag some spots right up at the barricade. The staff/security were very nice and even passed out water bottles through the night free of charge. The venue has plenty of bathrooms and all facilities were nice and clean. Really good experience. They do have a private parking lot but you need to purchase online ahead of time. read more

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I've been to many venues across the country for all types of concerts and the Hollywood Palladium is at the top of my list. Just a beautiful venue, good security, good acoustics, clean bathrooms, quick bar service, good AC. Really can't think of anything bad to say about it! I bought parking ahead of time at a nearby garage and felt safe walking around the venue before and after the show. Would return here in a heartbeat! read more

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So I finally saw the legend, Dave Chappelle. Before I speak about the infamous Hollywood Palladium, let me first give my reaction to the overall performance. Going to a Dave Chappelle stand-up was truly a spectacle worth seeing. I didn't even seem to care if this special topped any of his others; just being in the same room was something to behold. I've been waiting for over 20 years to see this show, and not because I couldn't afford it, because these tickets had only cost me around $500(Cheap), no, it was because I had other things in life to accomplish that were more important, so this had to be placed on the back burner. I almost couldn't see myself going to this event either, and that is only because I live way out in Temecula, CA. It had taken me over two hours to get here. And just two days prior, I also attended the Katt Williams special over at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA. So the venue had stated that the doors would be open at 6:00, and the show would start around 7:00. That was not the case. The doors actually opened at 8:00, and the show started at 9:00. I could only imagine if I pre-scheduled an Uber to pick me up according to those provided times, I would have been so pissed. Before entering the venue, it was stated that Dave Chappelle would not let anyone bring in any personal electronic devices without storing them first in one of those goofy-looking Yondr pouches. So we had decided to just tell security that we had to check our blood pressure every so many minutes(Cap), and they understood, and let us keep our phones out. But we were also warned not to take any photos or videos during the show, otherwise they would have to escort us out. The seats at this venue were almost equivalent to what I had felt just three days prior when I went to the Intuit Dome(Hard). Now, on the topic of seats. Why did the venue state that provided seats wouldn't be a thing for General Admission? It was stated that any General Admission ticket holders would be more on the lines of a first come first serve. But once having gotten through the security checkpoint, they for odd reasons, now provided us with physical seat tickets as shown in one of my images below(Liars). It's funny that I speak so harshly about the Palladium, because during Chappelle's set, even he acknowledged how this wasn't his favorite venue either. He had stated that there were two significant reasons why he had chosen to perform there that night, and one of them was that this was the last place he had seen Prince perform, and the other was for some personal anniversary of his. Other than those few things, he wouldn't have performed here(Yikes). And you don't have to believe me, because the special will come out on Netflix soon enough(Verbatim). So, who was in the building that night? Some may be wondering. Well, it was a weird line-up if I'm being honest. So for Dave's opening acts, first it was Donnell Rawlings, Trevor Noah(Super Strange), Black Star(Mos Def & Talib Kweli), Killer Mike(Rapper), and for his closing act, it was Lizzo(WTF) out of all people. You could tell early on that people were not feeling any of the musical acts, a bunch of mumbling over the loud beats. But once Dave had finished his set, and Lizzo was being announced, that's when everybody started to grab their personal belongings and head for the doors, while she was in the middle of playing her flute(Embarrassing). read more

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I've been to the Hollywood Palladium many times over the last nearly 20 years. It's an iconic venue and I've seen many excellent shows there! Overall, it's not my favorite concert venue because the stage is too low and it's very hard to see the artist - especially in this day and age when people are holding their phones above their heads. It's important to me to be able to see, and I feel like raising the stage would be a simple solution. Putting this out there for consideration! The room is wide with two balcony sections on the sides. It feels to me like the first half of the floor of an arena. I think the sound is pretty decent and clear, but I'll caveat that I always wear earplugs. When the venue is full, it feels a bit overcrowded. This also impacts the ability to see the show. Either way, the crowd is usually very excited to be there and I haven't really had issues with audience etiquette around me (besides the phones above the heads). If you are at the very front by the stage, the front of the elevated areas surrounding the GA floor, or the front of the balcony, the views range from excellent to decent. I got a spot on the elevated section directly across from the stage behind the GA floor. When JADE was on the stage, I could only see above her waist, so I felt like I missed out on the choreography. When she was standing on the platform a few steps above the main stage, I could see above her knees and it was a bit better. I think I'm an average height (about 5'4.5"), and even with a couple more inches on my shoes, I can't see anything when I'm standing on the GA floor (the very front being the exception). I usually end up hanging back on the elevated sections in the back/sides, and even then it's generally a partial view of the artist. I've accepted this about the venue, so I find have found the spots where I can see the artist (fully or somewhat) and have a great time. Entry is generally efficient. They have one main line and then a few security/bag check stations that are a little bit spread out, which seems to help with crowd control. Then they check tickets at the door. For JADE on 2/2/26, a lot of people were sent PDF tickets after the venue changed from the Wiltern to the Palladium. We were sent to the box office, which only had 2 people, to get new tickets sent to our phones or printed. I was a little annoyed at this - this is possibly something they could have started sorting while people were waiting in line. I lost my place in the queue as I was waiting for this to resolve before I could go into the venue, which makes a big difference for a GA venue like the Palladium. But it only took about 5 minutes to resolve my issue once it was my turn. I saw two merch stands - one at the entrance and one on the inside on the opposite end of the entrance. The line gets long, but moves fast. There are multiple bar areas to get drinks throughout the venue. Restrooms are clean. There are a couple of them, and the wait isn't usually too long. Exit is super easy - there is minimal room for confusion. Parking options are available in abundance, and can be pre-booked through third parties. There is also some limited street parking if you go early or get lucky! Overall, it is an iconic venue that artists are excited to play, and the audiences are excited to be there. If being able to see is important to you and you are not especially tall, I recommend going early to grab a spot in either the front (first few "rows" is generally okay I think, as long as the person in front of you isn't 7' tall) or the front of the back/sides. The front of the side balconies are usually special seated areas that cost a bit more, but can be worth it if you want an unobstructed view of the performance. read more

Hollywood Palladium - View from the back (on the steps before you go onto the floor). JADE (2/2/26) was standing on the main stage. - Music Venues Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Drove down from the SF Bay Area to see Yungblud here in August of 2025. It was the start of the tour and I was beyond excited to see him so it was pretty much everything I wanted it to be with the exception of the challenges of general admission of course. I shoulda worn a higher heeled boot, but alas my ankle surgeries have a different opinion. Pretty cool crowd tho and an outstanding show. Good sound. Expensive drinks but that's standard. Stayed at a hotel within walking distance so we didn't have to deal with transportation and that was perfect. I'd go again for the right artist. read more

Maybe it depends who you see at the venue. We saw The Chats, Descendants, Social D. The worst place to see a concert. Been to Social D before, and there was no crowd control. People pushing, and getting hurt. Very hot inside, you can't enjoy the show with being ready to fight. Big waste of money. Worst concert and concert venue. There is also medic on staff. Poor girl got hit in the face,, and waited for a medic in the medic station no one came. read more

Security was well-organized and a smooth process. The staff were friendly. The venue is spacious and people were respectful of other people's space. The sound was amazing and I enjoyed the venue's charm. read more

Hollywood Palladium - Music Venues Near Me - Hollywood, California

The Hollywood Palladium... I've been here so many times over the years. This is one of those venues where it still feels almost like a small club, but it's large enough to host some bigger shows. I wouldn't say the venue is perfect, but with the amount of memorable moments I've had here, I can't give it anything less a full five stars. You have the main floor near the stage which is in a pretty large room. There are stairs on both sides near the main entrances that lead up to the balconies, which are considered the private and VIP areas depending on the show. I've had friends that worked at Live Nation at some point and was the beneficiary of being able to watch shows from the second level. You don't have as good as a view, but it's really chill upstairs and don't have to worry about jockeying for position or getting bumped into constantly if that's one of your concerns. Just a really great place to see shows. I've seen concerts here that ranged from more raucous to the more intimate and serene. I've also seen a few comedy shows here as well. No more need to read on as I'm just gonna list some of my more memorable events below for posterity (and personal nostalgia) or just to give you an idea of the type of acts come here: - The Reflektors (which was secretly Arcade Fire - this was considered a small venue for them and the tickets sold out in seconds) - At The Drive In (got to catch them on the reunion tour - one of my favorite bands of my youth, haha) - LCD Soundsystem (on multiple occasions) - Nikki Glaser (fresh off her Tom Brady roast - part of the Netflix fest) - Brandi Carlile (amazing show and memorable because it was my last concert before the lockdown/ COVID pandemic) - other notable shows I really enjoyed: Cake, Bjork, etc. etc. read more

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The Hollywood Palladium is good concert experience. Plenty of parking options around the venue (we paid $40). Security was efficient and moved quickly. A little disorganized on letting everyone on to the GA floor as they did not all open at the same time. One the guards opened before the others so that curtain all got to the stage first which caused the rest of us to make a fast dash to get places behind them. A little uncool. Plenty of bars (can of beer was $18). Great sound at the venue so shout out to the engineers. Kurt Vile was the opener. He had a good sound and cool vibe. Then the Pixies played. Ok, I heard that they had decided to do two different shows at each venue (but not before I got tix). We went to show one. It was a good show, but they essentially just played two entire albums and then a couple of their hits. Crowd did a couple mosh pits but not out of control. Huge thank you to the security at the front who passed out water to the folks near the front. They know that those people (including me) have been standing for hours and are hot and tired -- so thank you again. Overall good experience. But when you factor in the stellar customer service (a solid 10/10), it's easy to overlook the warmth and just enjoy the show. A solid venue for a night of music and memories! read more

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Great venue for intimate concerts or events. Been here couple time and no matter where you're at, you're close to the artists for sure. From the outside looks, you wouldn't expect it to be very fine old decor (updated for sure), spacious areas, well keep, clean and well lights. They do have private parking but do turn into a security venue entrance....well organized. Staff are well trained and friendly, they do have several liquor & foods stalls and merchs stations throughout the venues and it's definitely make it easier to get drinks with short lines. read more

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Probably one of my least favorite venues in LA. I think I attended a concert here over 15 years ago and now I see there was a reason why I haven't been back. Don't give me wrong. This place isn't the worst venue . It's just a combination of things that I feel make it not worth going . The audio/acoustics is not great. The ADA seating is not great. The drinks are watered down and expensive as expected. I was going to give this place three stars because I saw that they were churros, but after ordering one, it was the worst I ever had .....as it was actually very stale and semi cold . Two stars . read more

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People who say they love this venue are on crack. This is absolutely one of the worst places to see any performance. They oversell the shows and pack way too many people into the space. If you're general admission and standing good luck getting a view of the artist the floor feels like it's almost at the same level as the stage so short people be warned, my wife isn't very tall and literally couldn't see anything the entire time. The VIP balcony is a joke apparently they nickel and dime every aspect of it: so there's VIP balcony which is separated into a standing only area and the VIP tables. You have to stand behind the VIP tables which obviously have the best view. You basically can't see anything unless you're right up against the VIP tables section, and if you get stuck behind someone... again good luck seeing anything. Not to mention the sound in the VIP balcony area is terrible! You're constantly getting ushered around being told to clear "fire safety exits" if you're walking around trying to get any semblance of a vantage point. They probably have around 30 staff just dedicated to moving you along and telling you not to stand in certain places. Some of the staff is chill and they might let you get away with standing in certain areas for a little bit, but then everybody starts to crowd and you'll get moved out. Other staff are misinformed and will tell you that you can go to the other "platinum" balcony where you will angrily get kicked out by other staff who will tell you that "no that that's incorrect" and that you need to go back to your own balcony lol. I bought these tickets from a reseller so I really didn't know I got balcony tickets, but at the end of the day, they are completely not worth any additional up-charge if you ever have the option to get them. I ended up being relegated to the back of the massive crowd on the GA floor where the sound was at least halfway decent. Honestly I dread going to the Palladium, but they do get great acts, and sometimes it's our only choice. But it's definitely never a first choice. I will say most of the staff is great though, I understand it's not an easy job, and I appreciate their efforts to do their jobs with a smile, but overall management needs a bit of work here. Try to give a better experience to the fans, stop nickel and dime'ing prime viewpoints. read more

I've been going to concerts every month for close to 50 years. I've never seen a security crew as dialed in and talented as I did at this venue. We were on the rail for Slaughter to Prevail. The security crew was handing out water to thirsty people keeping their eye out, not only to make sure everybody was safe, but to make sure they were having a good time. I can't say enough good things about this crew. read more

Hollywood Palladium - The security crew on the rail - Music Venues Near Me - Hollywood, California

Staff is very disrespectful and don't know anything they will ignore you and stay in packs like a bunch of high schoolers I went to Bop to the Top and and a bad experience place smell of urine and very dirty , will not be going again unfortunately!! read more

Went to see PARTYNEXTDOOR at the Hollywood Palladium and he was amazing. The sound quality was excellent, and the energy in the room was electric. If you don't want to deal with standing in a crowd, I highly recommend reserving table seating up top it's worth it for the comfort and great view and service for food and drinks. The venue itself is nice, clean, and has that classic, cinematic feel, like the kind of place you'd see in a movie for the concert everyone's trying to get into. My only knock on this place is location read more

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First time at this venue to see Thrice perform their Beggars album! It was a great show and I'm yet again grateful to have the opportunity to see them live. Manchester Orchestra also performed and although I've never heard of them before, there were a few songs I really liked. But let's talk about the venue more. - It has a distinct old school vibe with the bumpiest popcorn ceiling I've ever seen in my life. - There's about 12 bars scattered throughout the first & second floors so if there's a line at the main bar, just go to one of the smaller bars nearby. - The main ballroom was set up for standing room while the second floor balcony had seats available (for more $). - We had VIP balcony seats (12 & 13); bar height with a comfortable back. There was plenty of counter space for food and drinks and dedicated wait staff to order from. It truly felt like an elevated concert experience. - Usually, parking can be paid up front when you buy tickets for a show here. Saves the hassle of trying to find parking nearby. Fortunately, we were staying at a hotel a few blocks away so we just walked over. #smart #lazy COMING BACK? Now that I know the lay of the land a little more, I'd love to come back for another concert! read more

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It had been a while since I visited this legendary concert hall. This time was to see Morrissey for New Year's Eve. This review is about the VIP experience and The Hollywood Palladium's security. We purchased expensive VIP tickets meaning we had reserved seating on the balcony. For those not familiar (I was not) the first row in the balcony is AA and the second one is A (this is the row we were seating). All below are general admission. Those people in the first row AA have no obstruction whatsoever to see the concert seated. However, many of them decided to view the concert standing up and blocking our view and many of those in the second row AA. I asked security if they could ask them to sit down and they refused. This is when I decided to take matters into my own hands. I did not pay hundreds of dollars to have a general admission experience. I walked over to them and asked them politely if they could sit down. To their credit, they were cool and sat for the rest of the show. Many people in my row were grateful and thanked me for my efforts. All was going well when shockingly, security came to my seat to tell me that I had no right to ask them to sit down and warned me that I could be kicked out if I did this again. I replied sarcastically that I was actually doing their job for them. Nothing came of it since those cool people in front of us were mindful and sat thought the entire show. In the future, just know that The Hollywood Palladium management has no problem collecting your money to pay for premium seating but will not enforce via their security common sense norms so all patron can enjoy the show. The fact that security came to my table and threatening to kick me out for simply asking people politely to sit down blows my mind. read more

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I've been lucky to come to many shows at the Hollywood Palladium and had no problem with parking. Security is incredibly straightforward and got all of us into the venue without any delay. The staff were really friendly in answering my questions about where we could stand, and we could line up. It's a really nice venue with mostly standing room and some seats on the second floors. There is no bad area to stand in to see the stage. I didn't buy anything from the concession stands, but the people that did seem to have an easy time and a short line. read more

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The person we saw was cool but the seating was stupid. Balcony/VIP area and you can't even see the damn stage. There's tables and chairs in the way, along the edge. So you're stuck behind them, unable to see. Drinks and food were beyond crazy priced, but that's to be expected. No real parking around the venue. Street parking and maybe a lot or two in the general vicinity. Definitely wouldn't recommend this place to anyone and for sure would not want to come back. read more

Hollywood Palladium - Music Venues Near Me - Hollywood, California

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I'm on the fence about this venue! I got tickets for the trap karaoke which was a good time but we paid $90 for seats upstairs and they were first come first served? You can order food but it's hit or miss in whether it will come- took two times before our food actually showed up.. Venue is cool, I appreciated all the security checks- made me feel safer lol.. My biggest issue is if you don't have access to seats upstairs, standing downstairs is a drag.. The venue holds quite a large amount of people and if you're short, it's hard to see and easy to get bumped around in the crowd! read more

Hollywood Palladium - Trrrraaapppp Karaoke!!!!!! - Music Venues Near Me - Hollywood, California

This is great venue with a historic old school feel. There is a large open floor for GA which is standing only and a balcony with a several tables and an additional standing area behind that. The sound is great and with the lighting, it enhances the whole experience. There staff were all extremely pleasant and helpful the whole time. They actually serve food which is pretty good and it is definitely a bonus. The drinks are good... although expensive as you would expect in that area. There is a good amount of parking at the actual venue. We were charged $45. There is an ADA line along with a small ADA seating area and the staff will make sure to give you any help you need. It's a top notch venue and I really enjoy watching concerts here. I will be returning!!! Enjoy!!! read more

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The remodel is nice but the balcony wasn't designed very well. The sound is not as good if you are on the sides in the balcony (a bit muddled). They also didn't maximize space up there. There's so much more room to create another aisle. Still love the palladium! The other annoyance is, I had a couple of prescription pills in my bag and they told me they needed to be in an actual prescription bottle --which I'm not really interested in revealing to security staff my health problems!!! They told me next time I'd have to throw the pills away. Other than that the staff inside were lovely. read more