The Ford

Performing arts theater · Hollywood Hills

The Ford

Performing arts theater · Hollywood Hills

2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068

Highlights

Diverse community productions featured at an ampitheater & indoor venue located in a 45-acre park.

2580 Cahuenga Blvd E, Los Angeles, CA 90068 Get directions

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"Directly across the 101 is the Hollywood Bowl’s sister theater, the Ford. It’s got similar traits to its bigger sibling, just more compact, and now with a new food and drink menu called Bodega at The Ford. The historic theater curated menus from three Southern California restaurants: Silver Lake’s Forage, Long Beach’s sourdough pizza specialist Speak Cheezy, and Venezuelan fare from the Arepa Stand in Mar Vista. There’s also a grab-and-go market on-site with sandwiches, cheese boards, and desserts for eating at picnic tables or while seated for the performance." - Mona Holmes, Virali_Dave

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James Jordan

Google

I love going here. It's such a special place. The stage allows for unique presentations and feels intimate no matter where you sit. You can bring your own food. I recommend to eat prior as the seats aren't really made for eating. Their cocktails are great. But I miss the great vegan taco place they had before for food.

EVETTE RICHARDSON

Google

It’s an absolutely beautiful theater. Parking is nonexistent and it’s located up a very steep hill. Walking the hill is challenging to say the least. Also, the event I attend promote early arrival to enjoy a picnic lunch outside the theater. However, there a very few places to sit. A few tables are scantly placed here and there but certainly not sufficient for a pre-event picnic. We love the theater! We’ve attended Fly Poet Summer Classic for the past 3 years!

Ms Fre

Google

All seats really are great seats. This is a smaller intimate venue. I was in row S and still saw the stage well. Shuttle service or ride share are the only options for this space. There is hill, and lots of stairs. I'm sure there was a secondary elevator, I just didn't see it. Overall, gray experience here.

Kimberly Ellis

Google

Unique venue built right into the side of the canyon. Small enough to have great views pretty much anywhere but big enough to feel part of the larger crowd. A huge plus is being allowed to bring in your own food and drink! We brought in a bottle of wine and enjoyed it from our seats. We parked offsite at the Universal shuttle lot and took the shuttle in, only $3 to park there and very convenient. Will definitely be back!

Anne K

Google

Beautiful theatre with the perfect size for great shows. There's a parking lot but taking an Uber works to get to the venue but you might have some trouble getting home afterwards. They sell (rather costly) drinks but you're allowed to bring your own!

Chrystina

Google

This is my first time coming to this theater, the structure inside is a Gothic style with beautiful chandeliers. Parking is easy, fee is $12 cc is accepted...food courts are card only. Vegan meal choices are found at the top of the theater with shaded seating all around. Great experience, clean restrooms, seats a bit tight, but very intimate with a gorgeous mountainviewin the back. Looking forward to coming back.

Rocio Sanchez

Google

A small open and cozy theatre. Highly recommended. The sound, the view and the environment is superb. There is no need to bring a binocular since it's a small theater. You are able to bring wine, beer and food in the theater and enjoy your feast. At longest it fits below your seat. They really maintain the surroundings because I didn't see any trash laying around AND not one mosquito bite I got. At the end of the show you are able to meet the artists... great way to end the night! Looking forward to go again.

Laura Martinez

Google

Beautiful venue. Get there early the parking and traffic is terrible. Cars are parked in front of you behind you. You are blocked in until cars start gradually leaving too clear space too get out. They take cash or card too pay for parking. You can bring in your own food.. snacks or drinks.