The Wiltern is a historic 2,300-capacity Art Deco concert venue in Los Angeles’s Koreatown neighborhood, hosting concerts, comedy shows, and live events. The main entrance is accessible, and there is a dedicated accessible seating section on the main floor to the left of the stage, reached by a ramp on the left-hand side of the theater doors. Due to the historic nature of the building, the Loge and Mezzanine sections are accessible by stairs only and there is no elevator. Two single-user accessible restrooms are located on the main level to the right of the main entrance, available on a first-come, first-served basis. Accessible tickets are reserved for guests with disabilities and their companions and must be purchased online at livenation.com. Nearby parking lots (Ralphs and Aroma) offer accessible dedicated parking spaces with elevators. Assistive listening devices are available from guest services upon arrival in exchange for a valid ID. Guests can also connect their own Bluetooth-enabled hearing earpieces, or use the venue’s app on their own phone with an earpiece, and the venue can provide headphones. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning can be requested through the front office at least two weeks before the show. Earplugs are available at coat check and at Door 2 in the lobby, and a sensory space can be arranged for guests who need one. Limited storage is available for wheelchairs, canes, walkers, and other mobility devices. ADA-trained service animals are welcome in accordance with Title III of the ADA.
The venue strives to assist guests with disabilities throughout their visit — guest services staff can escort VIP ticket holders who need accessible entry to the VIP area via the accessible main entrance route. For any pre-visit accessibility questions, guests can contact the venue at [email protected] or 213.338.1400.
Visitors note that arriving early is advisable for those needing accessible seating, as the accessible floor section can fill up quickly for general admission events. Some visitors highlight the helpfulness of staff in navigating accessibility needs, though the absence of an elevator means upper balcony sections remain inaccessible for wheelchair users.
Accessible Routes to Areas of Interest
Reserved Wheelchair Seating
Assistive Listening Devices
Sign Language Interpreters
No designated drop-off point except for rideshare. The underground lounge is not step-free. Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning must be requested at least two weeks before the show. Sensory spaces should be arranged in advance; two weeks’ notice is preferred, but same-night requests can be accommodated if staff are notified.