Oscars to relocate to downtown Los Angeles for 2029

The Oscars are on the move! In 2029, the prestigious ceremony is leaving its longtime home at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard and relocating to the Peacock Theatre in downtown Los Angeles’s LA Live complex. This venue switch coincides with the announcement that the show will also be broadcast on YouTube that same year.

The Peacock Theatre, which currently hosts the Emmys, has a larger capacity of approximately 7,000, which is about double the current space. This move marks the end of more than 25 years of Oscars ceremonies at the Dolby Theatre, making the 2028 event the last one at this iconic venue.

After celebrating its 100th anniversary at the Dolby Theatre in 2028, the Academy Awards will usher in a new era at the Peacock Theatre. The Academy’s chief executive, Bill Kramer, and its president, Lynette Howell Taylor, expressed excitement about collaborating with AEG to enhance the setting for the global celebration of cinema. AEG has committed to making improvements to the venue, such as upgrading the stage, sound, and lighting systems, as well as backstage areas.

Although the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood has been a beloved location for the Oscars, this will not be the first time the ceremony has moved venues. In its early years, the Oscars took place at various hotels across Los Angeles before settling in theaters in the mid-1940s. The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion in downtown LA was a host from 1968 to 1986, alternating with the Shrine Auditorium until the permanent move to Hollywood.

While the current venue holds a special place in the hearts of many, the Oscars’ move to the Peacock Theatre signals an exciting new chapter in the show’s history. The backdrop of downtown Los Angeles’s LA Live complex sets the stage for a fresh and dynamic future for the Academy Awards.