A landmark downtown Los Angeles theatre celebrating 100 years of history, available for private screenings, corporate gatherings, receptions, and special events.
Inquire About a Private EventAs the Orpheum enters its centennial year, the venue offers a rare combination of historic Broadway character, modern production capability, and downtown Los Angeles convenience. The theatre is home to the Mighty Wurlitzer, the last great theatre organ on Broadway, and features a 24-speaker Dolby Surround Sound system, a 30’ deep by 50’ wide stage with full rigging and an 8-foot extension, more than 1,200 parking spaces within one block, and convenient access to the Convention Center, major hotels, and three major freeways.
View Technical Specs →Full capacity is just under 2,000 guests, with the orchestra level offering a comfortable setup for many events in the 500-1,000 guest range.
Please complete the form below with your event details. For general questions, you can also reach the team at info@laorpheum.com.
Start Event InquiryThe Orpheum Theatre is available for corporate events, award shows, private screenings, presentations, receptions, and other special events. The venue can support both full-capacity programs and more focused events using select spaces within the theatre.
The Orpheum Theatre has a total seated capacity of 1,976, including:
• 1,019 orchestra seats
• 146 mezzanine seats
• 781 balcony seats
• 30 box seats
While the full venue can accommodate nearly 2,000 guests, events with 500-1,000 guests can be comfortably accommodated on the orchestra level.
Available spaces may include the main auditorium, Orpheum Club, Broadway Bar, and adjacent parking lots, depending on the event type, production needs, and availability. Each event is reviewed individually to determine the best configuration.
Rental rates depend on the type of event or project, date, schedule, production requirements, and spaces needed. Please submit an inquiry or contact info@laorpheum.com to connect with the Orpheum team and discuss rates, availability, and next steps.
Clients are welcome to bring their own licensed caterer. All alcohol and bar services must be provided through the Orpheum’s concessionaire, as the venue holds the primary liquor license.
No, the Orpheum Theatre operates as a non-union facility, providing significant labor flexibility and cost efficiencies for event organizers. However, to ensure the safe handling of the venue’s historic technical infrastructure, all core technical and production leads must be sourced directly through our exclusive partner, Venue Production Group. General stage crews and decorators may be non-union.
Venue Production Group manages technical production oversight, safety, and infrastructure execution at the Orpheum. They coordinate technical riders, evaluate electrical and rigging requirements, and provide the required technical leads, including Technical Director, Master Electrician, and Head Audio, needed to execute events safely and smoothly.
Please submit the event inquiry form with your event type, preferred date, estimated attendance, spaces of interest, and any production, hospitality, or parking needs. For general questions, you may also contact the Orpheum team at info@laorpheum.com.
Detailed production information, including stage, sound, lighting, rigging, and venue support details, is available on the Orpheum’s Technical Specs page.
