Dolby Theatre

Dolby Theatre
The front facade of the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood, the actual theatre is at the rear of the complex.
Interactive map of the Dolby Theatre's location
Former namesKodak Theatre (2001–2012)
Location6801 Hollywood Boulevard
Hollywood, California
90028
Coordinates34°06′10″N 118°20′25″W / 34.10278°N 118.34028°W / 34.10278; -118.34028
Public transit Hollywood/Highland
OwnerCanyon Partners
TypeIndoor theatre
Seating typeReserved
Capacity3,400
Construction
Broke ground1997
Built2001
OpenedNovember 9, 2001 (2001-11-09)
Construction cost$94 million
General contractorMcCarthy Building Companies
Website
dolbytheatre.com

The Dolby Theatre (formerly known as the Kodak Theatre) is a live-performance auditorium in the Ovation Hollywood shopping mall and entertainment complex, on Hollywood Boulevard and Highland Avenue, in the Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, United States. Since its opening on November 9, 2001, it has been the venue of the annual Academy Awards ceremony. It is adjacent to Grauman's Chinese Theatre and opposite the El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard.

Besides the Academy Awards, the venue has hosted other concerts and theatrical performances.