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Hollywood Bowl Concerts Delight Music Lovers

Hollywood, CA. Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky were brought to life on July 22nd by the exuberant Enluis Montes Olivar and Los Angeles Philharmonic. Billed as “Swooning Russian Romanticism,” the concert included Tchaikovsky’s tribute to Ukraine and Rachmaninoff’s rapturous Second Concerto with pianist Lukáš Vondráček. The evening was part of the Thursday Classical Music series which, as with all of the concerts, has resumed after a year off due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The outdoor Hollywood Bowl has safety measures but doesn’t require masks for vaccinated individuals, so the concert feels just as it used to.

From world premieres and orchestral favorites with Gustavo and the LA Phil to epic movie nights, pop, jazz, Bowl traditions, and a lineup of top international acts, there is a special night out for all tastes,” a news release said.

The lineup of artists scheduled to perform at the venue this summer includes Christina Aguilera, Ziggy Marley, H.E.R., James Blake and more. Check out the full season calendar online.

The venue served as a food distribution site during the height of the pandemic last year.

“After the many challenges of this past year, we all feel a profound sense of joy and gratitude to be able to once again share music with you, and especially to be able to offer these opening concerts to our heroes on the front lines, who have given their all to keep us safe this past year,” Dudamel said in a statement.

Audience members can still bring their picnic baskets and bottles of wine.

We’ll see about 50 different musical artists or groups back in the Hollywood Bowl half-shell this summer.

From Hollywood Bowl:

The health and safety of our audiences, artists, and staff is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that you have an exceptional Bowl experience, with confidence in the policies and procedures designed for a safe environment for all. Our policies and procedures are created to align with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s protocols.

Increased Capacity

Based on new guidance, from Los Angeles County and the State of California, the Hollywood Bowl concerts will increase to 100% available capacity for concerts starting in July.

We encourage all attendees who can to get vaccinated, and according to a survey conducted in May 2021, 94% of Bowl audiences were already partially or fully vaccinated and 98% plan on being fully vaccinated.

Account Credits/Refunds

With these significant changes to our concert procedures, we are allowing anyone who has already made a purchase for the 2021 season the opportunity to receive a credit on their account or full refund of their purchase.

Guest Requirements

In addition to House Rules, the following protocols are required for all visitors:

Masks are required indoors and recommended at all times when not in your seat. Please bring a mask to the concert.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all guests wear a mask at all times when not in their ticketed seat. It also requires that all guests two years and older, and regardless of vaccination status, wear masks in indoor public settings unless they are actively eating and drinking or are otherwise exempt from wearing a mask due to a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.).

Wear a mask with two or more layers. Wear the mask over your nose and mouth and under your chin. The following are prohibited: Masks with exhalation valves; masks made of loosely woven fabrics; scarves, buffs, bandanas, gaiters, and face shields alone (inadequate protection). Masks will be available upon request.

Stay at home if you are ill.

Stay home if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms, have been in contact with someone known to be or suspected to have been infected with COVID-19 within the last 10 days, or if you are subject to a quarantine or isolation order. For ticket return options, please contact Audience Services.

Sanitize your hands frequently.

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Enhanced Health and Safety Measures

In alignment with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s guidelines, the Hollywood Bowl has implemented the following policies and procedures to provide a safe environment for our audiences, artists, and staff: