Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall - Los Angeles, California

Noahark W.

The Baseline: For an auditorium/ banquet hall the venue must provide a good space for the show, have adequate facilities, and provide consciences.

Space: This was a very historic space with style to an age past. For a show to go on stage it was a nice place to watch and participate.

Facilities: A bit old and dated but serviceable. When I was there the women had to use men’s room stalls.

Consciences: There was area concessions with a few limited offerings.

Alta M.

Stunning, elegant venue! It’s amazing to imagine all the shows and events that have taken place here over the past 100 years and get to experience one yourself. Visited for the first time to see Aurora in concert, it was a spiritual experience that I will remember forever. Beautiful experience aesthetically, musically, the venue was comfortable, staff kind, bag check smooth, and parking easy—the perfect night! Would definitely return to a show here in the future.

Aitana B.

You must be kidding me.

I bought this ticket to come to see L’imperrice.
The ticket was changed from Nov last year to Now.

Finally I thought I would see L’impetrance’s performance.

Then started from 8:45 entering in, then till 9:00pm, it started then. However, it was still not L’impetrice. A hip hoop instead, lasting for more than 40mins.

I am like what You must be kidding me. I am not here for hip pop.

There was no any notification or guidance to know the schedule.

Standing here for a hip pop instead.

Super disappointed!!! Will not come here for any event.

The ticket was $179 or more. I don’t think it is worth it.

If unfortunately you must come here, think some questions like:

1. If you want to stand in the first row, come as early as possible.

2. How do you go to restroom before you really see your desired band since some other artists will perform first? And how will you squeeze back in the crowd.

3. Time planing. After some warm up for more than 40 mins, then another setup will take 20 mins or so. If you work tomorrow, then plan wisely.

4. Think if the ticket is really worth it.

Ok. I was going to give 1 star for the crap beginning. But L’impetrice is an awesome band, I take back the words that I said the ticket is not worth it. Today I finally know I am not the only one who likes this band, and worships their talent. It was a great performance! These really talented artists should be seen!!! And thank for their music. It was so much fun.

We need more great french artists such as Vendredi sur Mer, Ichon, Vanille, Emma Peters, Lewis Ofman… come to L.A.

I am soooo satisfied with the price I paid.

Just I still hate that the opening show was too long, and I hold my pee during the entire show.

Jesse F.

It's a big venue, I think it holds 8,000+ so depending on the show it can feel really massive. I prefer smaller venues, but they get big artists so that's fun.

Josh C.

[Event: General Admission - EDM Artist]
The venue floor layout is ideal if you want to see your favorite artist up close. Horrible to get on and off the dance floor if you’re close to the stage.

Arrive early enough, make your way to the bar, grab an expensive adult beverage and make your way up the floor near the stage. Relish the closeness of the artist you came to see.

Get lost in the music of the opening act and let time slip away. When you decide to turn around, a crowd of melodic, head thumping bodies starts boxing you in.

As the urge to pee kicks in or the body heat of countless bodies surrounding you makes you parched, time to exit the dance floor.

“Excuse me.” “Sorry.” “Can I get through?” You speak to drug induced, flailing arms of drink spilling patrons, scoffing at your attempt to exit the dance floor.

Once through the gauntlet of bodies and in open space, your spot you arrived early for is gone.

Have friends saving your spot? Nice….back through the maze of people you go.

I enjoyed the back where air flowed, restrooms were an ear shot away and grabbing a drink and returning to my original spot didn’t piss me or anyone else off.

Jason P.

This haunted venue is one of the best. Ryan Jesse and Dan are the most pro people you’ve ever met. Dom was cool but he’s a bartender in Beverly Hills now. Making real dough. Ryan sheds on the guitar like a cheese grater against a chunk of hard cheese. He’s the man. Pro tip. Do not order the pizza here it tastes like they use catchup for the sauce otherwise. Go ham. And by ham I mean go for the hot dog which is a safe bet. The hot dog, is always the safe bet.

Christopher R.

The expo hall portion is venue ideal for EDM concerts. Security is pretty tight so be prepared to be patted down and your bags to be searched. Mixed drinks are 14 dollars and parking in the structure is 20. Keep in mind it's a large flat floor so if you're short you may have a bad time unless you're there earlier or you go upstairs.

Andrew S.

Went on 12/11/23 to see Heilung. The acoustics here were good, the band killed it, and the lighting was nice. There’s a parking garage next to the venue that costed $25 but get ready to be stuck there for 45+ minutes after the show. Lol The bar was very basic and the prices of the drinks for a beer and cocktail were like $40. The venue itself isn’t the greatest. Just a flat floor. If you’re short you’re going to have a bad time. 😂 THE SECURITY HERE ARE EXTREMELY RUDE. Right when the group ended they were rushing everyone to leave. My gf couldn’t even use the bathroom. Extremely unprofessional security staff. When we walked outside the venue they continued to be rude telling us to move even though we’re walking slowly. Overall I would avoid this venue because of how uncomfortable it is and rude the security are.