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| Address | 777 Chick Hearn Court Los Angeles, California 90015 |
| Location | L.A. Live, South Park, Downtown Los Angeles |
| Coordinates | 34°2′40″N118°16′3″W / 34.04444°N 118.26750°W /34.04444; -118.26750 |
| Public transit |     Pico |
| Owner | Anschutz Entertainment Group |
| Operator | AEG Presents |
| Capacity | 7,100 |
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| Broke ground | September 15, 2005 (2005-09-15) |
| Opened | October 17, 2007 (18 years ago) (2007-10-17) |
| Renovated | 2015 (10 years ago) (2015) |
| Construction cost | $120 million ($193 million in 2024 dollars[1]) |
| Architect | ELS Architecture |
| Structural engineer | John A. Martin & Associates |
| General contractor | Clark Construction |
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ThePeacock Theater, formerlyNokia Theatre andMicrosoft Theater, is a music and theater venue atL.A. Live in thedowntown core of Los Angeles, California, United States. The theater auditorium seats 7,100[2] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States, it is best known for hosting variousaward shows and other special events.[3]
The theatre was designed by ELS Architecture and Urban Design ofBerkeley, California on a commission by theAnschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) in 2002.[3] It opened on October 18, 2007, with six concerts featuringthe Eagles andthe Dixie Chicks.[2] On June 7, 2015, the Nokia Theatre was re-branded as Microsoft Theater as part of a new naming rights deal with AEG Live[4] followingMicrosoft's acquisition ofNokia'smobile device business in 2014.[5] As part of the new naming rights deal, the L.A. Live plaza was also renamed Microsoft Square (later known as Xbox Plaza) and Microsoft provided upgrades to the venue's technology.[6][7]
On June 15, 2023, it was announced that the theater would be rebranded asPeacock Theater on July 11 as part of a new naming rights deal between AEG Live and Peacock's parent companyComcast, with Xbox Plaza also rebranded as Peacock Place.[8]
Since its opening in 2007, the venue has become the venue of multiple entertainment industry awards shows, most notably thePrimetime Emmy Awards.
Since 2008, the theater has been the venue of the annualPrimetime Emmy Awards ceremony after it moved from theShrine Auditorium (excluding 2020 and 2021 due to theCOVID-19 pandemic in California, when it was held at theCrypto.com Arena and the Event Deck atL.A. Live, respectively). ThePrimetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which take place a week prior are also held at the venue. Following the Emmys telecast, the Governors Ball is held across the street at theLos Angeles Convention Center.[12] The Emmys will continue to be held here through 2026.[13]
In 2008 and 2011, the venue hostedThe Grammy Nominations Live, a concert announcing the nominees for theGrammy Awards. The Awards take place across the street at theCrypto.com Arena, while the Premier Ceremony (also referred to as the "pre-telecast" ceremony) is held here. Approximately 70 categories are awarded.[14]
From 2007 until 2024 (when it hosted the 50th Anniversary Special), theAmerican Music Awards were held here, moving from theShrine Auditorium.
Since2015 (excluding 2020 where it held virtually due to theCOVID-19 pandemic), the theater has hostedThe Game Awards, presented byGeoff Keighley.[15]
The venue has hosted theBET Awards since2013 (excluding2020 when it was held virtually due to theCOVID-19 pandemic).[16]
The venue hosted theESPY Awards from 2008 to 2019.
The venue has hosted thePeople's Choice Awards from 2010 to 2017.
The venue hosted theMTV Video Music Awards in2010,2011, and2015.
The venue hosted theRadio Disney Music Awards from 2013 to 2017.[17]
The venue hosted theMTV Movie Awards in2014 and2015.
The venue hosted theiHeartRadio Music Awards in2019.
The venue hosted theBillboard Music Awards in2021.[18]
The venue hosted theNickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards in2023.[19]
The venue has also served as a sports venue. It has hosted boxing matches and will also serve as a venue during the 2028 Olympics. It will host the2025 NHL entry draft.
The venue has hostedprofessional boxing matches for circuits such asGolden Boy Promotions andPremier Boxing Champions.[20]
The venue hosted the2025 NHL entry draft on June 27 and 28 for theNational Hockey League.[21]
The venue is set to hostweightlifting and boxing prelims at the2028 Summer Olympics.[22]
The theater was used byMicrosoft andNintendo multiple times for press conferences during theE3 trade event.
John Mayer played a concert at the theater on December 8, 2007, for the first revue of hisAnnual John Mayer Holiday Charity Revue, consisting of three separate performances: the first an acoustic set opened by Mayer and joined by the guitarists from his band, the second with theJohn Mayer Trio, and the third with Mayer's regular touring band. This was recorded and released as the live album/concert filmWhere the Light Is.
It was also the venue for the finale ofAmerican Idol from 2008 to 2014.
Vocaloid characterHatsune Miku made her U.S. debut at the theater on July 2, 2011, as part ofAnime Expo.[23] She returned to the venue on October 11–12, 2014, as part ofMiku Expo LA 2014.[24] Both concerts were sold out. Miku returned for another performance on May 6, 2016, as part of her first North American tour.[25] She once again returned as part of her second tour of North America on June 29, 2018.[26]
The live adaption of the children's television seriesYo Gabba Gabba! calledYo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! There's a Party in My City! was held at theatre in 2011.
2NE1 held a show at this venue as part of their1st World Tour [New Evolution Global Tour] on August 24, 2012.
The 28th AnnualRock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the venue on April 18, 2013.[27] The ceremony was held here again in 2022.[28] The 40th Annual inductions happened here in 2025.[29]
The inauguration ceremony for the9th Summit of the Americas was held at the theater for world leaders and President Joe Biden in 2022.
On December 11, 2022, the venue hosted the inauguration forMayorKaren Bass.
Hong Kong boy groupMirror performed their second U.S. concert on April 9, 2024, as part of their first tour, Feel the Passion Concert Tour 2024.[30]
On June 15, 2024, the Peacock Theater hosted a unique fundraiser supporting theJoe Biden for President Campaign. It hosted an interview with President Joe Biden and PresidentBarack Obama being conducted byJimmy Kimmel.George Clooney andJulia Roberts were also hosts.[31]
Philippine girl groupBINI held a concert on June 14, 2025 in the area as part of theBiniverse World Tour[32]
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| Preceded by | Venues of the Primetime Emmy Awards 2008–present | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Venues of the American Music Awards 2007–present | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Venues of the ESPY Awards 2008–present | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Venues of the American Idol Finale 2008–2014 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Venues of the MTV Video Music Awards 2010–2011 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Venues of the MTV Video Music Awards 2015 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Venues of the People's Choice Awards 2010–2017 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Venues of the Radio Disney Music Awards 2013–2017 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Venues of the BET Awards 2013–present | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Venues of The Game Awards 2015–present | Succeeded by – |
| Preceded by | Home of the Los Angeles Valiant 2020–future | Succeeded by – |
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