Oscars to leave Hollywood's Dolby Theatre in 2029, moving to LA Live
ABC7 Los Angeles • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Starting in 2029, the Oscars ceremony will move from the Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at the L.A. Live entertainment complex in downtown Los Angeles.
- The 101st Oscars and subsequent ceremonies through 2039 will be held at the Peacock Theater, which will undergo significant upgrades to its stage, sound, lighting, and backstage facilities.
- AEG will collaborate with the Academy to incorporate custom design elements to accommodate the Oscars, while L.A. Live's expanded plaza will host red carpet arrivals and related activities.
- The Peacock Theater will be the first venue to stream the Oscars on YouTube, starting in 2029, as part of a new deal between the Academy and the platform.
- AEG's chief revenue officer emphasized the partnership aims to redefine the Oscars experience, leveraging L.A. Live's role as a cultural hub.
