With hybrid events on the horizon, it’s important to search for event venues with broadcasting capabilities. After doing a little digging, we realized this was easier said than done; but with persistence, we were able to find 11 hybrid event venues in LA that have the technology chops necessary to successfully host your hybrid event.
For those event profs who already have a favorite LA event venue, don’t worry if it’s not hybrid ready. We have a solution for you too.
Before we dive into the event venues there’s one more thing we want to bring to your attention: the GBAC Star Facility Accreditation.
GBAC STAR is the cleaning industry’s only outbreak prevention response and recovery accreditation for facilities. GRAC STAR is the gold standard of prepared facilitates. This accreditation means that a facility has:
- Established and maintained a cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention program to minimize risks associated with infectious agents like the novel coronavirus.
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The proper cleaning protocols, disinfection techniques, and work practices in place to combat biohazards and infectious disease.
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Highly informed cleaning professionals who are trained for outbreak and infectious disease preparation and response.
While most facilities don’t have this accreditation … yet. It’s worth asking about and even better to market to your in-person attendees.
Now that we’re all on the same page, let’s get to the goods.
11 hybrid event venues in LA
Conga Room
The Conga Room features a diverse array of event spaces, an expansive performance stage and dance floor, and a live broadcast booth. The Conga Room is the perfect fit for events from record launches to movie premieres, award shows to social, philanthropic, political, and corporate events.
Technology:
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Full in-house AV, lighting and broadcast capabilities
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Full lighting and sound package
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Production capabilities
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5 LED TV’s and 2 projectors
Additional Features:
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Entire venue is 15,000 square feet
Novo & The Novo Lounge
A versatile 59,000 sq. ft of space, perfect for performing acts and private events. Flexible floor plans plus a contemporary, chic VIP lounge accommodates both general admission audiences and seated events.
Technology:
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House power, lighting, and sound supplies
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On-site video conferencing
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On-site tech support
Additional Features:
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59,000 square feet
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2,354 general admission capacity
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100-1,500 reception capacity
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40’ x 30’ stage
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State-of-the-art acoustics, designed for live entertainment
The Wiltern
With its historic Art Deco design and Old Hollywood grandeur, the iconic Wiltern Theatre sets a tone of warmth and opulence for your next corporate event, private concert, wedding, or reception.
Technology:
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Full-service event production
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State-of-the-art lighting and sound
Additional Features:
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Accommodates 25-2,300 guests
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1875 theatre seating
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18,000 square feet of flexible design space
Xbox Plaza
The place to put exciting events and entertainment front and center. Red Carpets, outdoor concerts, festivals, press conferences, corporate events and receptions, activations, and community events in the middle of the most entertaining place on the planet.
Technology:
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Fully wired for live broadcasting
Additional Features:
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Reception without street closures up to 1,000 (seating capacity 750)
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Street closures increases capacity up to 5,000 (seating capacity 3,000)
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Locations to accommodate separate 14,000 sq ft and 23,000 sq ft tents
University of California, Los Angeles
UCLA offers a diverse array of indoor and outdoor venues for your upcoming corporate or private event. Its meeting rooms, auditoriums and outdoor spaces can accommodate a small business luncheon or a large festival for thousands of guests.
Technology:
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UCLA meeting rooms and guest rooms are equipped with high-speed internet connections.
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Teleconferencing, videoconferencing, business center, and computer labs are available with professional technical support.
Additional Features:
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Up to 12,000 attendees
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150 meeting/event spaces
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1,800 theatre style
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400 classroom style
Microsoft Theater
Host your event at the site of the American Music Awards, Primetime Emmy Awards, ESPYS, BET Awards and other world-renowned events. Perfect for plenaries, keynote addresses and concerts.
Technology:
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In-house power, lighting, sound, and video supplies
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Two 29 ft x 16 ft LED screens on side of stage
Additional Features:
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Seating area holds 7,100 but can be reduced to 5,700 or 4,300 utilizing in-house reduction curtain
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2-story VIP Lounge with private entrance and outdoor balcony can accommodate up to 250 guests
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12 private backstage rooms including 10 dressing rooms
Los Angeles Convention Center
From the GRAMMYs and E3 to administering professional exams, the Los Angeles Convention Center services a wide array of events. Hosting an average of 300 events annually, the LACC is often a top choice for major conv, trade shows, exhibitions, meetings, and special events. LACC offers
Technology:
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Upgraded IT infrastructure and operating systems throughout the center
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Advanced technology functionality
Additional Features:
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GBAC Star Accreditation
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860,000+ square feet of multi-functional space
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39,000 maximum reception capacity
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64 colum-free meeting rooms vary in size
Regal L.A. LIVE
Entertain your guests at the home of Red Carpet Premieres and World-Renowned Film Festivals. This versatile venue boasts the latest in movie theatre technology and offers various configuration options. The flexible lobby space and auditoriums are the perfect setting for product launches, corporate meetings, presentations, and more.
Technology:
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Fully integrated A/V system for displaying presentations on movie screen
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The first all-laser projector multiplex cinema on the West Coast
Additional Features:
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14 auditoriums (capacity from 96-774)
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774-seat premiere house feat. 70 ft screen
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1,200+ parking spaces located steps away
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles
Discover refreshing event spaces to meet and connect in the heart of the business district. From board meetings, conferences, awards shows, and gatherings, to hosting dignitaries and stars, we offer 166,553 square feet of unique meeting space across 44 venues including LA’s largest ballroom and the stunning 45,000-square-foot Plaza Pool Deck.
Technology:
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Top-notch audiovisual services
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State-of-the-art technology
Additional Features:
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40 event rooms
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166,555 square feet of total event space
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3,000 capacity largest space
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41 maximum breakout rooms
JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE
This 54-story downtown Los Angeles hotel is the focal point of L.A. LIVE, the world-class entertainment, sports and dining complex. Enjoy state-of-the-art meeting and event spaces, a lavish spa and rooftop pool, and unrivaled access to top attractions.
Technology:
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State-of-the-art audiovisual and teleconferencing equipment, with on-site experts
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Technology network infrastructure integrated with the entire L.A. LIVE campus for limitless possibilities and configurations
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High-speed Internet with zone coverage throughout every meeting room and public area–the largest bandwidth capability of any LA area hotel
Additional Features:
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44 event rooms
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134,143 square feet of total event space
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2,800 capacity largest space
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35 maximum breakout rooms
The Beverly Hilton
Whether you’re hosting a small meeting or a gala wedding, The Beverly Hilton’s luxuriously appointed event spaces provide a memorable backdrop.
Technology:
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Audio/visual design and staging, cyber cafe stations, video conference and web casting, hi-speed connectivity, event media web distribution, and wireless capabilities via Encore Event Technologies department.
Additional Features:
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60,000 square feet of indoor and open-air event space
Already have your LA event venue, but it’s not hybrid ready?
Don’t let technology stop you. If you’ve found the perfect venue that’s not hybrid ready, you can hire a production company to make it hybrid ready for you. Here are a few production companies in the LA area, but please note that we didn’t vet these companies for you. This is just a jumping-off point, so please do all of your regular checks.
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