This was my first time going to the Greek Theater in Griffith Park, and I can tell you it won't be my last! I had so much fun at the theater plus the experience was even better seeing some of my favorite country artist such as Brantley Gilbert and Jack Ingram.
Seeing I had never gone to the Greek Theater I had no clue what to expect when pulling up and how parking was going to be! And to be quite honest it wasn't that bad. My friends and I arrived a little before 7pm and the show was schedule to start at 7:30 pm. The first act was Rachel Farley, unfortunately we missed her show due to the fact walking up from parking and we kept meeting fun and interesting people tailgating. The great thing about country folk and country music lovers is that they all seem to be really super sweet, fun, nice and caring all the time! Yeah every now you will get a bad apple but the majority from what I seen are pretty cool!
Finally Jack Ingram gets ready to go on stage and he is one I refuse to miss, so quickly grab my beer and head to our seats! Now with me never have gone to a show at the Greek Theater I was really amazed by the beauty and the stage.
The theater is outside with beautiful green forest and nature all around! The seats are perfectly placed to ensure that everyone has a good seat, but at the same time not to many! The Greek Theater can hold just under 6,000 exciting fans for whatever show they see that comes to this beautiful theater! It may not be a big stadium that can sell out to 10s of 1000s, but sometimes going to shows that in beautiful small amphitheater are a little better, a little more personal, and a lot better view!
Getting to this beautiful stage isn't too hard, they making parking as easy as possible, and once the show is over, it's not that bad of a wait to let all the cars file out! So grab your tickets while you can! I plan to attend my next show at the Greek Theater September 24, 2013 with Sheryl Crow and Gary Allan! Hope to see y'all there and remember to stay country strong!
Out of all the venues in LA to watch and listen to music, the Greek is by far my favorite. Â Maybe it's the trees surrounding the theatre, the cold, starry, night sky thats visible for all to see, or even the outstanding acoustics of the place, the greek has a special place in my heart. Â Whoever you watch or whatever you do at the greek, you'll be sure to have an intimate and memorable time. Â The only downside of this place is the expensive food and drinks and the horrible parking. Driving stick shift sucks here because of the hills. But even with those negatives, ill surely be back. A great date place!
Extra notes:
-Extremely clean restrooms with at least 20 stalls
-Clean seats
-LOVE how its a non-smoking venue...but some people in the nosebleeds violate this rule though
-Only one big screen to see stage, but you can sit anywhere and get a good view of the stage
-Takes credit card, but paying for parking is CASH ONLY
-Parking in non stacked is $20, stacked is $15
-Beer is about $10
-Wine is $8 dollars per glass (tiny glasses) and $23 for a bottle (small bottles)
-Dress in layers because place gets cold at night, even in the summer
-Mad that they eliminated their delicious garlic fries off the menu!
I came here with a friend the other night to see Sugar Ray's Under the Sun tour. I had bought the "obstructed view" Terrace tickets, which were pretty reasonably priced until Ticketmaster added their multiple B.S. fees.
I had heard parking kind of sucks, so I parked down south of Los Feliz Blvd. Much too far a walk for your standard lazy Angeleno, but then I'm not originally from here.
Unlike the nearby Hollywood Bowl, food and drink are not allowed. Instead, you're forced to buy their overpriced junk (or nothing at all). Though the guards at the gate only do a rather cursory search.
How obstructed your view is depends on where you sit in the terrace. Most of the seats aren't too bad, you can still see most of the stage, just maybe not the very back. We went down to try to go up to the stage. There were guards at every entrance to the front section, refusing us entry even for the opening acts when hardly anyone was up there. Kinda stupid. Instead, we stood in the aisle that stretches all the way across the theater, halfway between the back and front. Not that much closer than our seats, but enough to make a noticeable difference. At one point, one of the guards told us we had to go back to our seats, the aisle was only for people with better tickets. So we went over to the other side, where no one seemed to care.
Towards the end of the show, these morons next to us decided to start dancing in an almost mosh pit style. Right in front of one of the guards. They were getting in people's way and running into everyone. The guard looked annoyed but didn't do anything for awhile, until he grabbed another guard, who told them to knock it off. They did briefly, then started up again, worse this time. Good thing the guards were there (that's me being sarcastic).
So...a friend at work hurts herself falling off her horse. Â She has tickets to see Jethro Tull (of all bands) at the Greek Theatre up in Glendale, but she can't go because of her injury.
So she facebook's me and says "Hey Jim...I got Jethro Tull tickets and I can't go, do you want them? Â Well...Hell Yeah, I say!!!
June and I had never been up to the Greek Theatre, so it was an adventure. Â And an adventure well worth taking...
For those of you that live down in my neck of the woods (SD County), I would compare it with Humphrey's Concerts by the Bay and Coor's Ampitheatre (or whatever their calling it these days...damn commercialization). Â It's small and quaint like Humphrey's, but it's got that bigger venue appeal like Coor's offers. Â It's situated in the lush green rolling hills around Glendale. Â I thought getting in and out as well as parking was gonna be a pain in the rear end, but it was actually pretty easy. Â They even have a shuttle to and from the handicapped parking area.
Jethro Tull was pretty awesome. Â Ian Anderson still plays a pretty mean flute, but sadly, he can't carry a tune anymore...LOL. Â Another note...going to a concert with a bunch of old pharts (much like myself) can be a downer (they just don't yell and scream and dance their butts off like we used to do...LOL). Â I still do though...
Will definitely do this venue again...
Read so many reviews about the Greek Theatre, mostly complaining about the sucky traffic and the sucky parking. Â We went on a Saturday night (July 6) to see Jethro Tull and it was sold out, of course. Â Maybe we just had a charmed night, but traffic wasn't bad at all (arrived at 6:55), parked in the non-stacked parking ($20), and got out quite easily. Â Most importantly the setting is still as wonderful as always, surrounded by greenery and a beautiful sky. Â Ian Anderson allowed us to relive our youth. Â Greek Theatre is A-1.
Review Source:First the good. Â Great open air venue, beautiful mountain views while you are waiting. Â There is really not a bad seat in the house. Â Plenty plenty plenty of bathrooms. Â Drinks very expensive (i didnt get any). Â Only real complaint about being outdoors is not with the venue but with the people. I got a contact high from all the weed being smoke by 2 older ladies (at least in their mid 50s) sitting next to me. Â Wouldnt happen at an indoor place but I digress.
The bad. Â My beef with the Greek is the parking situation. Â Maybe you all with more discretionary income dont mind but I do. Â $20 to park is just ridiculous. Â I am not exaggerating when I say that is literally half the price - $5 of price of my ticket. thats outrageous to me. on top of that it wasnt even "real" parking,we were literally parked in dirt and grass in some area of the park that is CLEARLY not used for parking other than concert times. Â Dirt flying everywhere, feet getting dirty and a lengthy walk up a hill, i guess I can only be grateful I decided to not wear white. Â I dont think that is worth $20 on top of $20 just being highway robbery to me period. I kept seeing park goers come and go and kept wondering where they were coming from because I imagined whereever they parked it was not $20. Â Unfortunately this was my first time at the Greek so between all the cones and me not knowing where I was going, had I been even slightly more familiar I would have just followed a park goer and asked if and where they parked. Of course I could have paid $15 for stacked parking but I just imagined waiting around for a long time for my car to be unearthed and after a little over 4 hour concert I knew I would just want to leave.
While the venue itself is great, I really dont think ill be back to the Greek unless someone else is driving and paying for the parking situation (actually the person who dragged me to this concert was suppose to pay which is the only reason I agreed, but I got duped in end cuz this liar fooled me so I had to come out of my pocket) Â I just cant F with $20 for parking even if I had more discretionary income i dont think id be down for that.
Just came back from my first time at the Greek Theater and I have to say, I do like the place.
The Greek Theater is located in a residential area, which you wouldn't know because there are no major signs on the street. However I was impressed with the traffic guy and the works making sure the lot of us got into the place and there was enough spaces to park. $15 bucks is cost me, but I've paid much worse.
It is an open air venue, so you have a chance to actually breathe and take in the surroundings. It's very spacious and even with the crowd I never felt I was suffocating. Â Love that there are many options for food and drinks.
And I have to say the amount of bathrooms are priceless! Many a times I've gone to venues and they only have a few and a long line. Not this one, no matter when I went there were plenty open and I didn't have to wait. Spotless and clean too.
The only cavet is if you get the grass parking, be prepared to wait for hours until the show is over to leave because you're locked in. The Parking Gods must've been smiling down at me because I left before the ending act and only waited 20 minutes before the people behind me showed up and left.
The Greek is a great venue! Â At first, I think it competed with the Bowl, but I'm afraid to say that I think the Greek wins. Â
I was very apprehensive about the parking situation, but we got there a bit early, and parked in one of the unstacked lots (I think A), for $20. Â That price to save all the stress is definitely worth it. Â I think next time we could even park down in the residential areas, but it looked like a hilly walk.
After the show, while walking back to the car, it did not feel like you're in LA. Â It smells like the forest! Â
The only reason I give them 4 stars instead of 5 is because I think the food and drink selection could be a tad better. Â They do have freshly popped popcorn (get the Greek mix!), which was delicious.
If you look past the parking, this place is very intimate and has a great concert atmosphere. It's best if you sit in the center, not on the side, and every seat seems to be a good seat if you are centered.
I went to see Barry Mallow on Father's Day, and splurged with the Dine and ride program. Â Worth every penny.
We had dinner at the Dresden, and Dine and ride shuttled us to the Greek and dropped us off right at the front gate
I did a review on the Dresden experience, as well as Dine and ride. My seats were in row J in the front part of the theater. It was a little bit to the right, and I realized it was much better if I was more centered, even a little further up.
Not sure if I would go to the Greek again, because of the stack parking. But if I had to splurge on Dine and Ride, yes I would do it again
The Greek is a GREAT place to see any act. Â It's outdoors, and is nestled in the picturesque tree-enclosed setting of Griffith Park. Â I went to a concert last weekend in early June and it was beautiful! Â Bring a blanket just in case you get cold.
We ordered food through the venue, a bit expensive, but we also got a reserved table which was worth the up charge. Â They have various drinks throughout the venue, gourmet beers, margaritas, wine, lots of good stuff.
Parking is lame, depending on how much you want to pay, $35 you can be in an area that is not stacked, but for $25, you will be blocked. Â Again, this is a smaller venue, so getting out only takes about 30 minutes which is not terrible. Â
I suggest going in the summer, the Greek is a beautiful, smaller outdoor venue.
I love the Greek! Perfect size for a larger outdoor venue. (The Bowl is just too big for me) I have only sat in the Terrace seats which I think are great to watch the show and an excellent strategy for getting in and out of the theatre quickly (and you are close to the beer stands). Sounds is great too! I have never parked onsite. When I lived in Los Feliz and even now, I park in the 'hood and walk. Sure beats dealing with the traffic, the parking lots and will get you off your butt and walk in this town! The staff is always friendly and helpful. Goldstar often has discounted tix.
Review Source:We attended the Barry Manilow concert on 6-14-13. We arrived early to get to our per-paid parking (Lot D) and to eat some dinner before the start of the show. Â Parking was easy, we parked near the picnic tables. Wish we had thought to bring our own food and wine. After we ate, we entered the Theatre to find our seats. We asked a staff attendant for help finding the seats. She told us that our section was closed but they had given us better seats. This was NOT TRUE!! Â The seats were far worse! Â They were more to the left of the stage so consequently we couldn't see the back of the stage.
I purchased these expensive tickets in February as a Valentines gift for my wife. Â I am very unhappy that our seats were changed without any notice being given. And the fact that the seats weren't as good as what I paid for made what should have been a happy occasion one that was less so.
Finally made it to the Greek! I have always wanted to see a show here.
A few of my friends and I bought tickets to see Cydni Lauper's "She's so Unusual" show. She is amazing and this venue is also pretty cool. The Greek is one of those things I love about living in LA (along with the Hollywood Bowl, Day of the Dead at the Hollywood Forever, and movies in the park) Sitting outside under the stars watching a concert at a small venue. When you look around you wont even know you are in the city b/c you are surrounded by trees and the night sky. We bought the cheap seats so we sat far from the stage but the venue is not huge so it wasn't too bad. But next time I will definitely pay the money to sit closer b/c the good seats weren't even too expensive.
Other important things: bathrooms were very easy to find and no lines. Yes, I am actually talking about the women's restroom. There as NO LINE - NO WAITING. Easiest bathroom experience I ever had. The lines for beer/snacks was long but not crazy. Prices were what you would expect - expensive. And parking looked NUTS. But my friends and I parked in the neighborhood just passed Los Feliz Blvd. It was a nice walk up the hill and much easier than having to deal with the ridiculous line of cars waiting to get in and out. Aside from the short hike up the hill, its FREE! I love not paying for parking.
Looking forward to my next concert at the Greek.
Came here for the Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses concert. Beautiful outdoor venue, fair seating, and nice acoustics. Just sit back, relax, and enjoy the breeze, all while your ears are filled with joy.
Parking is a pain though, and their food stand choice is quite limited. You can get beer and wine though, which has been proven to enhance concert experiences. =P
I LOVE going to concerts in the summer at the Greek Theater. Â No seat is a bad seat and I've always been able to get amazing deals to tickets through Goldstar. Â There are individual seats all the way up to the C sections and just a few rows of benches behind.
They always have the large viewing screens on, even for the opening acts (and I can't say the same for all concert venues.... you know who you are that only put the screens on for the main acts o.O). Â
The food from the concession stands is always tasty and fresh (great french fries last night). Â There is also a stand out front that makes delicious funnel cakes!
In regard to parking... the lesser expensive "stack" parking still allows you space to leave without being trapped and the folks directing traffic there are excellent at keeping the flow going.
Even though it's summer, I'd recommend bringing a blanket for night. Â It's gets a bit chilly.
A GREAT Venue!
Much better than the Hollywood Bowl. Â The Greek Theatre is a bit smaller than the Hollywood Bowl, but both are outdoor venues. Â I also like that there are more lots for parking.. and there are options that give you both stacked and non-stacked parking.
Each lot varies in price too. Â Going to the Greek Theater wasn't too bad from the westside. Â We got there in about an hour and a half.. so prepare for traffic. Â At least you don't have to go through hollywood where there's also traffic going there from The Magic Castle, the Pantages Theatre, or the Kodak Theatre.
Since this place is smaller.. most of the seats are not too bad. Â I sat in the B section and was able to see the stage fine. Â Also, the seats are nicer than the hollywood bowl where you're only left with one long bench to sit on. Â
I would come back!
It's only once in a while that I venture to the Greek Theatre, but I always have a great time when I do. I've seen the Fray, Gipsy Kings (twice; I feel like they're here every year), and most recently the Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses, a live orchestral performance of the music from the video game franchise.
Getting in and out of the Theatre can be a headache, but because we were a little late we actually ended up in a non-stacked lot for $15 (which I believe is the usual stacked parking price), and since it was on Commonwealth Canyon Dr., we simply followed that road back to Los Feliz after the concert ended. It was WAY faster than going back down Vermont.
If you're wanting to skip the parking altogether, you can take the 180 or 181 to Hollywood/Vermont, but you've got a hike ahead of you up that hill. If you're going to the Greek on a Saturday or Sunday and will leave the theatre by 10pm, take the DASH Weekend Observatory Shuttle by parking at Vermont/Sunset and taking the shuttle to Vermont/Commonwealth Canyon. Once you're on the bus it should take no more than 10 minutes.
I say a lot about the parking because once you're inside everything is gravy. It's a fraction of the size of the Hollywood Bowl but set up in the same outdoor stadium-style seating. There really isn't a bad seat in the house (but there are definitely better ones!). Food and drinks are amusement park/sports stadium type offerings -- way overpriced for what you get, so I avoid eating/drinking here when possible. You're by Hollywood -- events here are going to end by midnight and there is always something open after that.
It gets cold. Layer up!
I love the Greek Theatre for concerts because I love the whole sitting outside on a summer evening watching a band play. Â It really is a nice venue and very comfortable and small enough that you can see pretty good from most of the seating. Â I've never sat int he very back, but it doesn't look so bad. Â
I've attended music concerts here as well as an awards show once.
the worst part of coming here is the parking, so for this occasion we arrived early and were able to get into Lot A, the first lot you come to. Â The plus for Lot A is that it's easy to get out of and (at least in most cases) not STACKED parking, which is common here. Â It was $20, but hey, it's $15 for stacked! Â It was also nice to be able to hang out in this grassy lot and drink some beers before the show. Â People were picnicking and just having an overall nice time before the show.
Once you get in the venue they have a lot of food and drink options, but plan to spend A LOT. Â It's pretty pricey, although I realize all concert venues are. Â $10 for a drink is kind of brutal, though. Â I guess that's how you keep people sober!
This experience was great. Â We saw Cheap Trick and Pat Benetar. Â The sound was wonderful, the view was great and there were two large screens (one on each side of the stage) for people to get a view in case theirs was obstructed. Â
They have LARGE restrooms AND drinking fountains!
I will definitely continue to go to the Greek for concerts.
I haven't been here for years. It reminds me of the Hollywood bowl but much smaller and they actually have seats oppose to benches. You also can't take your own drinks or food unlike Hollywood Bowl. . But the Greek is awesome.. The only problem with the Greek is the their parking. "IT SUCKS". Â You get sandwiched into with other cars and have to wait for them to leave. WTH. How about I had an emergency like go grab a bag of chips or something... And it cost 15 buckarros to be parked like that.. no no no.. not worth not having chips.
Review Source:My favorite concert venue!
Slightly better than the Hollywood Bowl. I always try to make it a point to come here in the summer for a concert. I love that it's an outdoor venue and I can sit under the moon while listening to my favorite bands.
I saw Interpol here three summers ago and that was my most memorable experience at the Greek. I couldn't have had a more magical night. The acoustics were fantastic, it wasn't a cold night, and surprisingly my seat was great even though it was a bit to the left.
Greek, I love ya but please let us bring in food so we can picnic.
I recommend:
Bringing a sweater or a jacket because it does get cold (even in the summer).
Parking on the street on or south of Los Feliz Blvd and walking up to the Greek. Trust me, its better than the stacked parking situation going on there.
i loved all the concerts i went to especially because you can feel the great outdoors and every seat is great! Â I really enjoyed The Gypsy Kings, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart and the Oldie but Goodie Bands..I also had a great time on my birthday when Carlos Santana was there one year too..Great place for a fun time and evening the food is not what you go for but the drinks are great.
Review Source:Super cool place to see an outdoor concert. One thing I have to say is that it was super cold when I went back in October 2009. I was freezing my butt off sitting and watching Regina Spektor's concert!
I don't know if this is a venue policy or just the artist, but we could only bring in point and shoot cameras. SLRs or whatever they consider professional cameras were not allowed in when I went. Â Again, this could vary event to event.
The seating is fine, although its not super comfortable. Hard outdoor chairs can be annoying after a while.
Still, I love this place and loved my concert experience here.
This is probably one of my favorite theaters..The venue is great, love the way it's structured. Love the decorations they have surrounding the theater.
Getting up to the theater for a concert though it pretty crazy...very many cars going up one little road. I take the small neighborhood streets to get up there which makes it much faster. Not a big fan of stacked parking but people leave pretty quickly. I attended a concert here in August and they made you exit the theater taking the long mountain road in the back. It was a long curvy trail..not a big fan
Karafs, the great outdoors, classic talent... let the good times roll. The only thing that can be kind of a pain is the parking and traffic. Other than that it is totally legit. Ladies and gents wear shoes that are comfortable and that you're okay to get a little dusty because the parking is on a dirt lot and the walk to and from the theater, and inside as well, can be a bit of a climb. I highly recommend wearing flats, but if you must wear a heal keep it below three inches.
I love that you feel like you're in Colorado when you're up here. No smoking allowed inside the theater also.
After I moved to the Downtown LA area, I began going to this venue a lot more. I mean, maybe I knew a person or two who worked there... bonus. I will say this is one of the most stunning outdoor venues I've ever seen. Set in the Griffith Park neighborhood, full of trees and old Hollywood homes - this venue is world famous. Parking is always a challenge, no matter where you see a show. But past all that, the sound is beautiful and when you sit down, take a look behind you, all the trees stand tall and look so cool with the colored lights flashing.
I go hiking often at the Observatory and some nights when a show is going on, you can hear it all the way up the mountain. I do love the large screens on each side of the stage, not all venues have them and I wish they did. All the people that work here are extremely friendly and helpful, I've never had a problem. Also, the bar called The Redwoods is really nice. Have a drink and some small bites before the show - you sit, again, with the trees, like a huge tree house, strung lights and light music playing.
It was a cold and drizzly night in L.A., but I couldn't wait to see my first concert at the Greek Theatre. Â My good friend and Yelper Jill H. and I were dressed for the rain and snow and we weren't going to let the elements stop us from going out and listening to some great music.
Venue:
The Greek Theatre was a perfect place to see a concert even though it was overcast and it looked like the rain would start at any minute.  We saw a really big deer in Lot B as we walked to the entrance from Lot A.   There are so many huge trees all around the theater and it  isn't too big, so you can see the stage really well from anywhere.  We sat in the middle and could see everything perfectly, but I wished I had splurged and gotten tickets for the next section in front because the lead singer came out into audience a couple times.  If it not been overcast with a very thick marine layer I am sure we would have been amazed with all the stars you can see out there.  Oh well! That will give me something to look forward to the next time.
Music:
The Script was the main act and they were wonderful. Â They played all their hits from their last three albums. Â I loved the interactive experience and they sang a few of their really popular ones with the audience. Â Danny O'Donoghue, the lead singer came out into the middle of the audience on numerous occasions which was pretty cool. They are from Ireland and the music they play is sort of classified as Indie Pop/Alternative. Â My favorites are Breakeven, The Man Who Can't Be Moved and For the First Time. Â Â The opening act was Tristan Prettyman and I was impressed with her music. Â I had never heard of her before, but I wouldn't mind downloading some of her music.
Food:
They have plenty of food options. Â Pink's hot dogs, tacos, gourmet baskets, funnel cakes, kettle corn and many selections for wine and other alcohol. Â We picked up a great bottle of Franciscan 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon ($45) to go with our large order of fries. Â That wine was so good and I need to pick up some more. Â I just saw it at Ralph's today for $27.00 a bottle or six bottles at $19.00 each. Â We were pretty hungry by the time the concert was over so we made a beeline for In 'N Out Burger.
Parking:
I did not want to get stuck in stacked parking, so we got there a little early and paid $20.00 to park in Lot A which is the very first lot you come across when you are driving up Vermont. Â Lot B is another non-stacked lot. Â Â We got out in record time so that was sweet. Â There is nothing worse than getting stuck in all the traffic after a concert.
I can't wait to come back in the summer when the weather is a little warmer.
I'm in love with the Greek Theatre! Â The outdoor, open-air theater allows you to enjoy music underneath the beautiful starry sky. Â The trees in the background also add a beautiful scene. Â It's a gorgeous venue!
I went there last night after joining a few friends to see Grizzly Bear. Â This venue is intimate (a fancy way of saying small capacity) Â which creates great energy for the performer and the audience. Â The acoustics are on point. Â I can't imagine one bad seat in the house, and if there is, you are allowed to stand around the walkways and get a better view. Â
The stage is in between two huge screens which allow for close up shots for the ones in "poor people" seats. Â I had great "poor people" seats during my visit, I didn't mind them at all.
Plenty of stalls so not one line for restrooms. Â Their bar and food are high in price, but the cool thing about this place is that they have an outdoor dining area and plenty of bar set ups so you aren't waiting that long in lines.
The only thing I will complain about is their stacked parking. Â If you arrive early enough, you can pay extra for non-stacked parking (not sure how much, we arrived too late for that option) and $50 VIP parking. Â Carpooling is a must as standard stacked parking was $15. Â If you have a full car perhaps chipping in for $50 VIP would be worth the ease of leaving at your leisure.
I came here recently to a concert featuring Gavin Degraw and the lovely Colbie Caillat. I was excited to come to the Greek as I've often heard of its relaxing outdoor atmosphere, incredible viewing angles, and well kept facilities (yes, that includes restrooms). If you've looked at my star rating, it's obvious that the venue fulfilled all my expectations and more.
Being built into a hill, the Greek Theatre comes off looking like a smaller - and thus more intimate - version of the Hollywood Bowl. The surrounding trees definitely add a natural and enclosed feel that seems uniquely distinctive to the Greek and takes you away from it all - you just might forget that the sprawling cityscape of Los Angeles is nearby.
I had front seating and also mid theater seating during the performances and I will testify that the sound and viewing positions were excellent in both places. If anything, VIP seating definitely gives you a closer view of the performances and obviously  better sound - I'm just saying your experience will not diminish by sitting a bit farther. I also will say that 20 bucks for "VIP" non-stacked parking is definitely worth it! Carpool!
In short:
A cool summer night + great music + terrific venue = Magic.
Great artist always make their way to the Greek! Â It's an outdoor venue with the perfect amount of space where it doesn't seem like you can get a bad seat in the house. But then again, I never sat all the way in the back :P Bring a light sweater since it gets a little chilly when the sun goes down, even on those HOT summer nights.
Parking sucks here, but it's unavoidable because the Greek Theatre is located in the hills of Griffith Park. Stacked parking is $15, not stacked is $20. If you have a low rider, your car will get lots of unwanted love...you've been warned!
Snacks and drinks are priced high with beers priced at $12, yikes! The bathrooms are located on both wings of the Greek with plenty of stalls....the line moves pretty fast, so no worries during music set breaks.
My seats review: Terrace C- JJ 1 +3
Awesome! I was on the left Wing, second row with no one in front of me except the rails! It was a great view, no complaints!
Overall, it's a beautiful venue where it feels intimate with the beautiful Griffith Park surrounding us. Greek is my pick for my Summer Nights!!!
Enjoying a summer concert in an outdoor venue is one of the must-do things in Los Angeles.  One of my favorite venues for that is the Greek Theater.  Its location is ideal, tucked away next to Griffith Park with beautiful trees all around.  It is substantially smaller than the Bowl as well, so there's a greater sense of intimacy and truly, every seat  is pretty good. Â
Even though the setting is magnificent, I've only watched three concerts here. Â Two things generally detract me. Â The first is the parking. Â The (ample) stacked parking can make getting out and down the hill incredibly painful at the end of a long night. Â I once tried walking up Hillhurst, which was doable but took a solid 30 minutes. Â At my most recent concert, the seats weren't all full so stacked parking would have been fine, but we ponied up $5 more ($20, instead of $15) for curbside parking. Â I wouldn't mind doing that again since it helped us zoom down the hill afterwards. Â I do wish that the Greek offered Park & Ride like the Hollywood Bowl.
Second, the Greek does not permit you to bring outside food in.  Sure you can sneak a bottle of water or a small bag of snacks in at the bottom of your purse but their policy affirmatively makes picnicking impossible.  I learned this the hard way a number of years ago when I walked up Hillhurst with $20 of cake - See's Chocolate with Vanilla Buttercream from The Alcove if you were curious. Throwing away or abandoning the $20 cake was NOT an option some some hijinks ensued and  we managed the store the cake in a safe but weird place for afterwards.  Back to the point of my story....their no-outside food policy is inconvenient.
But the food aside, if you're there for the show and the experience, I was reminded lately how absolutely beautiful it is to sit outside at the Greek on a warm-summer night.
I had let way too much time pass as an LA resident before finally seeing a show at the Greek, but I'm officially in love. It's a great size, meaning that well-known bands come through town here, but it doesn't feel like a madhouse in the way that some other venues in LA do. I had some pretty far-back seats but it was still a great view. The whole vibe is very rustic, woodsy, and casual.
My one complaint is the stacked parking, which can take forever when getting out. I'd recommend finding parking elsewhere and walking in (it can be a bit of a hike as there is no parking as you pass through the residential areas), or just going with it and having an impromptu dance party in the parking lot among the squirrels and coyotes with your car doors open as we did. Â You might make some new friends :)
Love and happiness.. that's what I got here while watching Al Green on stage. Â
This theatre is clean, has great seating, good sound. Â Their parking is well choreographed despite the fact that you are in Burbank. The stage is well lit so you can see your fine performers.
You can order wine and beer, some fast food items as well which you can consume while watching your favorite concert.
Lovely scenery on the way including fantastic treescapes.
Not being from this town I've never even heard of the stacking car parking concept. This costs you 15.00 and you just basically are lined up bumper to bumper. It's fine going in but coming out to get your car you have to depend on the other drivers to get yourself out of the space.  It mostly works except when it doesn't. Then you are stuck waiting, or you need to be extremely creative in finding your way out of your space.  There's also the non-stacking car parking concept for  $50.00.  Enough said about that marketing.
There were a great many people here but I was still able to get to the restrooms without any lines. The restrooms were also extremely clean.
Great venue to see my 70s heartthrob.
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