Peacock Theater
The Peacock Theater, formerly Nokia Theatre and Microsoft Theater, is a music and theater venue in downtown Los Angeles, California at L.A. Live. The theater auditorium seats 7,100[2] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.[3]
This article is about the music venue in Los Angeles. For the theater in England, see Peacock Theatre.Former names
- Nokia Theatre (2007–2015)
- Microsoft Theater (2015–2023)
777 Chick Hearn Ct
Los Angeles, California 90015-4603
L.A. Live, South Park, Downtown Los Angeles
AEG Presents
7,100
September 15, 2005
October 17, 2007
2015
$120 million
($187 million in 2023 dollars[1])
ELS Architecture
John A. Martin & Associates
Clark Construction
Other events[edit]
The theater has also been used by Microsoft and Nintendo multiple times for press conferences during E3.
John Mayer played a concert at the theater on December 8, 2007 for the first revue of his Annual John Mayer Holiday Charity Revue, consisting of three separate performances: the first an acoustic set opened by Mayer and joined by the guitarists from his band, the second with the John Mayer Trio, and the third with Mayer's regular touring band. This was recorded and released as the live album/concert film Where the Light Is.
It was also the venue for the finale of American Idol from 2008 to 2014.
Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku made her U.S. debut at the theater on July 2, 2011, as part of Anime Expo.[22] She returned to the venue on October 11–12, 2014 as part of Miku Expo LA 2014.[23] Both concerts were sold out. Hatsune Miku returned for another performance on May 6, 2016, as part of her first North American tour.[24] She once again returned as part of her second tour of North America on June 29, 2018.[25]
The live adaption of the children's TV series Yo Gabba Gabba! called Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! There's a Party in my City! was held at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in 2011.
2NE1 held a show at this venue as part of their 1st World Tour [New Evolution Global Tour] on August 24, 2012.
The 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the venue on April 18, 2013.[26] The ceremony was held again in 2022.[27]
The inauguration ceremony for the 9th Summit of the Americas was held at the theater for world leaders and President Joe Biden in 2022.
On December 11, 2022, the venue hosted the inauguration for Mayor Karen Bass.
Hong Kong boy group MIRROR performed their second US concert on 9 April 2024 as part of their first tour FEEL THE PASSION CONCERT TOUR 2024[28]