Seminars and company events
El Rey Theatre can be hired for corporate and social events, galas, milestone celebrations, weddings and entertainment evenings. It stands at 5515 Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles, in the Miracle Mile area, between La Brea Avenue and Fairfax Avenue. The theatre also lists virtual events, hybrid meetings, livestream broadcasts and filming, which makes it relevant for product launches, company all-hands and awards evenings.
A rental includes the stage, sound and lighting. The venue offers custom LED lighting on the chandeliers, and chairs are included in the hire. Mixed cabaret and cocktail tables are available, so the floor can be set for a presentation or a standing reception. Two dressing rooms sit on the stage level.
Weddings and receptions
Weddings are on the list of events the theatre hires out for. The main room is a ballroom with chandeliers, sweeping staircases and a full stage, and it can be arranged for a ceremony, a banquet or a dance. A private VIP balcony with its own bar gives a second area for the couple’s guests or for hosts who want a separate space.
Rooms and capacities
The floor takes 771 people standing and 411 in theatre style. Banquet rounds seat 200 guests. Reception-style events run from 100 to 400 people, depending on the layout. The balcony seats 46 in a cabaret set-up or holds 130 standing. Up to three bar locations serve the room and the balcony.
Capacity depends on the type of event, so state your format when you enquire. The theatre’s team can confirm which layout fits your headcount and whether a stage, a presentation screen or live music are needed.
Catering
The rental page read does not give catering details. Ask the sales contact how food and drink are handled, which caterers can work in the room and how the bars are staffed. The venue’s general rules also restrict outside food and beverage on show nights, so check what applies to a private hire.
History and setting
The El Rey was built in 1936 to a design by Clifford Balch, in one of Los Angeles’ preserved Art Deco districts. It served as a first-class movie house for more than 50 years before becoming a live music venue in 1994. The original Art Deco character remains a feature of the room.
Getting there
The theatre is on Wilshire Boulevard, between La Brea and Fairfax, at the cross streets of Burnside and Dunsmuir. The venue recommends rideshare services because the neighbourhood is residential. By train, the Metro Purple Line stops at 7th Street/Metro Center. By bus, Metro Line 20 stops at Wilshire and Dunsmuir, and DASH Fairfax stops at Wilshire and Burnside. Self-parking lots are on Wilshire Boulevard and on nearby side streets, and valet parking was temporarily out of service when the page was published.
