Microsoft Theater

The Microsoft Theater, formerly known as the Nokia Theater is a large venue for music concerts, comedy shows, and award shows such as the annual BET Awards, EMMY Awards, ESPY Awards, People’s Choice Awards, AMAs etc., which is located in downtown Los Angeles, California, near the Los Angeles Convention Center. The venue holds approximately 7,100 seats and sits directly next to the Staples Center, home of the Los Angeles Lakers at L.A. Live. There are also plenty of fine dining restaurants such as Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar located around the theater, as well as the The Novo by Microsoft formerly known as Club Nokia.