Dolby Theatre

The Dolby Theatre is a live-performance auditorium located in the Ovation Hollywood shopping complex at Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue. It opened on November 9, 2001, and is adjacent to the TCL Chinese Theatre, across from the El Capitan Theatre. Formerly known as the Kodak Theatre, it serves as a premier entertainment venue in Los Angeles. Visitors can attend the annual Academy Awards ceremony, which has been held here since its opening. The venue also hosts a variety of other concerts and theatrical performances throughout the year, offering a chance to experience world-class live entertainment in a historic Hollywood setting.