About The Ford
Intimate, natural, and historic. In partnership with Los Angeles County, the LA Phil stewards this beloved venue to bring artists and audiences together through music, dance, and performance that reflect the diverse and vibrant spirit of Los Angeles.
Built: 1920
Capacity: 1,190 seats
Location: Hollywood
Learn about The Ford
From Pilgrimage Plays to punk music, The Ford’s century-plus history reflects the ever-evolving story and artists of Los Angeles itself.
The Ford’s stage offers music, theater, comedy, dance, and film, featuring homegrown LA talent alongside artists from around the world.
The LA Phil stewards The Ford as a shared public space, honoring its history and spirit to showcase and serve our community.
Mission & Impact
Equity, Diversity, Access, and Inclusion
The principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to the events on stage, our work behind them, and how we engage in the community.
Sustainability
Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, The Ford offers natural beauty that we are committed to preserving through environmental stewardship.
Land Acknowledgment
We acknowledge the Gabrielino Tongva, Gabrielino Kizh, and Fernandeño Tataviam Nations as the traditional stewards of the land now called The Ford.
Get to know The Ford
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Known for its intimate setting and multidisciplinary programming, The Ford presents music, theater, dance, comedy, and spoken word.
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It serves as a launchpad for emerging and community-based artists, many of whom perform on a large-scale outdoor stage for the first time.
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Set within a 32-acre park, audiences can picnic and enjoy performances in a relaxed, secluded setting beneath the Hollywood Hills.
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Dating back to 1920, The Ford is one of Los Angeles’ oldest performing arts venues.
Learn about the LA Phil
Owned by the County of Los Angeles, The Ford is managed by the nonprofit LA Phil. In partnership with the County, the LA Phil oversees The Ford’s programming, operations, maintenance, and long-term stewardship—while presenting a wide range of artists and welcoming audiences to the orchestra’s summer home.
Since 1919, the LA Phil is driven by a singular purpose: to connect, inspire, and enrich lives through music.
The Los Angeles Philharmonic, with more than 100 members, presents an inspiring array of symphonic music with a dual commitment to foundational works and adventurous explorations.
The Board of Directors' investment of time, energy, and resources enables and inspires everything we achieve together on stage and in the community.
The LA Phil’s artistic vision and direction are driven by a collaborative team of creative leaders, including innovators from the worlds of jazz, classical, baroque, contemporary music, and more.
Meet the full-time staff behind the LA Phil’s many teams and departments, spanning marketing, philanthropy, learning, programming, IT, production, and more.
Each of the LA Phil’s venues is an iconic part of the Southern California landscape—honoring the region’s rich cultural history and enduring commitment to fostering artistic excellence.
