At the 2023 International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) annual convention in Nashville, Tennessee, The Greek Theatre has been selected Amphitheater of the Year.
In 2023, there were more than 80 live performances scheduled at The Greek Theatre. More than 360,000 people were visitors at the prestigious venue. The facility is run by SMG, a fully owned subsidiary of ASM Global, and is open every year from April 1 to October 31.
An event at The Greek Theatre may announce to the entertainment industry and the world that you have “made it” as a performer. It is one of the most sought-after stages in the world for performing artists, with a magnificent backdrop in Griffith Park to match. The year 2023 saw performances by artists like Intocable, Thundercat, Reneé Rapp, Jethro Tull, Van Morrison, The Revivalists, Band of Horses, Nate Bargatze, George Lopez, Mt. Joy, Darius Rucker, Chicago, Los Lonely Boys, Noah Kahan, Dominic Fike, Regina Spektor, Natalia Lafourcade, Ween, Tori Amos, Neil Youg, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, The National Will Ferrell will present his second annual “Will Ferrell’s Best Night of Your Life” on October 21 in support of “Cancer For College,” including a top-notch mix of comedy and music. Among the performers already confirmed for 2024 are Madison Beer and Keane.
The Greek Theatre received the IEBA award for Amphitheater of the Year in recognition of these achievements, which were also acknowledged by the sector. One of the most prestigious conferences for the live entertainment industry, IEBA connects buyers of entertainment who work for venues like The Greek Theatre with agents of artists who will appear at events in the upcoming year.
General Manager Kristen Sten stated, “We are genuinely happy of the success we had in 2023 at The Greek Theatre. “The venue’s local staff and the City of Los Angeles have put in many hours to uphold a high standard of programming excellence and elevate the visitor experience. We are eager to maintain this momentum into 2024, welcome more people, and turn everyone who enters our doors into fans with events already announced for the upcoming season.
Jimmy Kim, general manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks, said that The Greek Theatre’s selection as Amphitheater of the Year was an honor and a source of great pride for the City of Los Angeles. “This distinguished award recognizes our commitment to providing audiences with world-class performances and nurturing a thriving community of music and arts enthusiasts. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to the SMG team for their exceptional programming and venue management services.
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