The Wiltern

I just moved to LA and was impressed with the turnout at a recent rock concert I went to at the Wiltern. Apparently rocks not dead out here yet-- That is until their security guards came in and annihilated everyones good time. I have been to countless concerts over the years, and I HAVE NEVER been babysat by security guards in the pit before. They completely ruined my first LA concert, we weren't allowed to do anything! Their No moshing, No crowd Surfing, No fun rules have NO PLACE AT A ROCK CONCERT!! Have they ever hosted a rock show before, or was this their first time? THIS IS THE WORST VENUE IVE EVER BEEN TO AND I WILL NEVER BE BACK- I dont care who is playing. NO ONE will continue to go to shows at the Wiltern if they are not having fun, which was the general consensus of everyone I talked to that night. THEY WILL BE THE DEATH OF ROCK! They need to go back to hosting bullsh!t concerts like Nsync or something.

I just moved to LA and was impressed with the turnout at a recent rock concert I went to at the Wiltern. Apparently rocks not dead out here yet-- That is until their security guards came in and annihilated everyones good time. I have

I saw Colbie Caillat here and I could not see her because I was standing. Buying a ticket meant simply the right to walk in and stand behind a crowd of people taller than I am (5-0"). They make a lot more money by pulling out the seats

favorite place to see bands. Acoustics great, employees mostly nice, always a celeb sighting, wish they had good bands more often BUT their food (pretzels and candy) is whack. Have seen Pete Yorn twice, Chris Cornell, Raconteurs, Kathy

I usually never write reviews, but my experience at the Wiltern was so awful that it has compelled me to do so. I went to see Ratatat live, and everyone on staff that night had a terrible attitude. The security was being rude, the guy that checked my ID was being disrespectful, and then when I was at the bar, the bartender was a total dick. I bought drinks from him two times, and on the second time, he commented on how he noticed I hadn't given him a tip the first time ( the drinks were $9 a piece). I was truly amazed that he would make a comment like that. I tried to talk to the manager, and the head of security wouldn't allow me to speak to him. All in all, one of the worst experiences I've ever had. Do not go there unless it is your only option. @#%$ the Wiltern!

This was a great place to visit.

Your info page says smoking is allowed. The Wiltern in an indoor venue. It's in California. Therefore there is NO SMOKING anywhere at the Wiltern, except out on the street.

i like this venue for having all seats. the sound is nice and big and theatrical, and you can see anywhere you sit so thats a major plus

Generally I enjoy my experiance at The Wiltern but last night was my worst experiance ever! The Staff was extremely rude and unpleasent. When it came time to be searched this nasty rude security guard yanked my bag out of my hand and

This is easily one of the top 5 venues in LA. Really classy old-school interior makes you feel like you're in Carnegie or something, rather than a couple miles off of the 405. If you get there a little bit early you're bound to get a good

This is an absolute gem of a place to watch a concert, it is small and intinmate. General admission is standing, so wear comfortable shoes. If a band you like comes and plays here, I guarantee you'll be glad you came to watch. I absolutely recommend it!!

As long as you arrive early (in southern california that means on time), you should get a good space. I arrived a little after 8pm and got a good space on the 2nd level, front row. I saw BRMC and black angels and the sound quality overall

I remember coming here to watch Ben Folds a few years back, and it was quite the experience. The whole venue isn't too large, but large enough to hold a good amount of people. There's no assigned seating or seating at all, for that

Saw Coldplay there in 2001, that was the last time I saw seats in the venue. That was a great show. Sure, the renovations may have made the place a little more shiney, and maybe even improved the sound quality, but what good is that, if

This is one of those old school venues that was built for sound and has great seeting. The location isn't the best but it could be worse. Go see one of your favorite acts there. You will have a blast.

I've been to this place what seems a hundred times, and it's one of my favorite venues to see a concert. First off, I LOVE the layout. Instead of just one big floor like a lot of general admission venues, the floor is divided up into sections, one higher than the next so you get a good view of the stage. They also limit the pit to the first 200 people so you feel really safe. (It doesn't really protect you from people who want to mosh anyway though). Unfortunately, they take away your ticket and give you wristbands before you enter the pit, but you can get your ticket stub back after the show near the main entrance/exit. I've also been up the mezzanine level and you still get a pretty good view up there. Security isn't as strict as other venues. They generall allow cameras inside unless the artists says otherwise. The art-deco architecture also adds class to the place. I've usually been able to find street parking around the venue even on a Friday and Saturday night so you save yourself the $10 parking if you're willing to walk a couple blocks.

If you like small venues like I do, the Wildern is the best place to go. Right at Wilshire and Western, at a Metro stop, The Wiltern brings a historic presence as well. I would rival it with the Fillmore in San Francisco as my favorite

This old restored theatre is a beautiful place to enjoy a concert. The facilities are clean, well kept and they feel safe. The venue may be small but you hardly notice and there is no way youll be in the nosebleed section because there is no nosebleed section. There are a lot of different bands that play so you can always catch a different act and afterwards there are some restaurants within walking distance.

Arrive early so that you can see the gorgeous inside.
Also it is better to be in the balcony than stuck in the rear of the bottom floor, it hangs over some of the bottom seats. You can see all types of music here, be prepared to pay for parking.

I have seen the Kings of Leon, Secret Machines, Tragically Hip and many other top-notch live bands in the Wiltern and the sound is extraordinarily HORRIBLE. The sound system and accoustics make these phenomenal bands sound mediocre at

This is the place to be and it's where you can view some great artist. I went here one time and I'm waiting for the opportunity to go again. I can't begin to tell you how much of a dream it was to watch a favorite artist of mine perform there. Check it out for sure.

PROS: Amazing Arena
CONS: Parking

Every seat is a good seat, it is a small venue that carrys pretty good shows. The sound system is great. They are not expensive, plenty of parking at a good rate. Comfortable seating. Lots of name acts play there, it is kinda like the Apollo of Los Angeles. I have seen Linda Ronstadt, Kitaroo, and many others there. Plenty of good restaurants to go to afterwards in the neighboorhood.

PROS: Small venue with a large sound
CONS:

Only been a few times, but I really enjoyed a show I saw there early this year. We sat up in the seats, and the floor is standing room only. Its a "old fashion" theatre. I prefered the seating to standing but I suppose it depends on what show you areseeing. Parking is across the street and like anywhere in LA, expect to pay.

I've only been there once, but I really liked it. There was safe parking nearby (for about $10/car... not bad). It was also clean and well-kept. I thought the acoustics were good, and the interior is really beautiful (especially the ceiling). It'snot too big, so you don't feel like you're in some huge ampitheater. I recommend staying out of the pit and standing behind the first railing... the perfect spot to see everything and not be stretching to peek over the tall person who inevitably stands in front of you.

The Wiltern is a fantastic place to see a concert. Not too big, amazing acoustics, and one of the most amazing and nostalgic designs of any venue in Los Angeles. Tiered sections mean there are a lot of good places to watch, but get in line early for the best seats. I've seen several shows there now and each one has been memorable.

I'VE BEEN TO THE WILTERN ABOUT 10 TIMES NOW, AND I MUST SAY IT IS AWESOME PLACE TO SEE A SHOW. IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE FRONT THOU GET THERE EARLY, A LIMTIED NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THE FRONT OF THE STAGE, THE TIER SYSTEM,

I'm furious and amazed about the way I was treated here. I feel like a complete sucker. The tickets were 35 bucks! I know, WAY too expensive, I'm an idiot, but I figured for that price, I'd have a trouble-free night. It was so jam-packed

i can't believe i paid over $70 for 2 tickets + $8 to park, just to be PACKED into the Wiltern like i was. I'm really insulted. They CRAMMED so many people in there, i couldn't believe it. i knew it was general admission, but i naively

Saw the Foo-Fighters here, and I thought the venue was great. They had an annoying policy of not allowing you to re-enter the lowest teir if you leave in the middle of the show, but other than that, it is a great place to see a show.

DO NOT PAY TO SEE ANYONE HERE. It will ruin your experience completely. Supposedly there were seats in this venue, but when I went the seats were ripped out and I had to deal with a ridiculously stupid multi tier system while the stage was

I went to see Pink, and she rocked. We had good seats, but all the seats were great. It's big enough to hold a lot of people, but small enough so that you feel you are right there no matter if you're on top in the back or whatever. The

This is a great venue to see a band, because it's large enough to get in a good, raucous crowd but small enough so that virtually every seat is a good seat. Keep in mind, though, that there is no pit or festival area. You will be in a

Great place to watch a concert. Good lounge to take a break between acts. Clean bathrooms. I saw Sounds Eclectic there and it was easily one of the best shows I saw last year.

Sorry, couldn't think of a clever "catchy title." Regardless, I've seen two shows here and was not disappointed either time. I think it's impossible to have a bad seat here. The acoustics were slightly off at a showcase I attended, but

Love this venue. It's intimate and elegant. The sound is decent for an older building, but the classic art-deco decor is stunning. Glad to know they can keep a building standing in L.A. for more than 10 years.

Overall, it's a decent venue, but forget about bringing your drinks inside.....you need to finish all beverages out in the hallway before returning to your seats....