Dolby Theatre Guided Tour

Your experience

Go behind the scenes at the Dolby Theatre with a guided tour that includes backstage access, the Dolby Lounge, and a close-up look at an Oscar statuette.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the Dolby Theatre, where your guide welcomes you and introduces the tour. After check-in, you’ll join your group and step past the iconic red carpet, ready to explore the spaces that have hosted the Academy Awards and other major events.

What to expect

Dolby Theatre

This guided tour takes you through the heart of the Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards and countless high-profile performances.

Features

• Stand in front of a genuine Oscar statuette and learn about its significance in film history.

• Visit the Dolby Lounge and backstage area, spaces usually reserved for celebrities during award ceremonies and special events.

• View exclusive images from past Academy Awards ceremonies and The Governor's Ball, offering a visual journey through Hollywood’s most celebrated nights.

• Walk down Winners Walk, the same path taken by Oscar winners as they make their way from backstage to the main stage.

• Hear stories about the theatre’s European opera house-inspired design and its role in hosting artists like Prince, Alicia Keys, and Taylor Swift, as well as events such as America’s Got Talent and the iHeart Music Awards.