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How the official chart is organized
The Walt Disney Concert Hall seating chart groups 2,265 seats into four levels that wrap the stage: the Front Orchestra at stage level; the Orchestra, Orchestra East and West and Orchestra View on the Garden Level; the Terrace, Terrace East and West and Terrace View on the Terrace Level; and the Balcony at the top. For most orchestral concerts the best all-around seats are the center Terrace behind the Orchestra, which faces the stage head-on from a little height, and the middle rows of the Front Orchestra for close detail.
Everything on this page comes from the LA Phil's official seating chart (the 2020 edition still linked from its site) unless another source is named. The hall has never changed its name, so there is no older chart to reconcile.
East and West are the hall's own labels. Facing the stage from the main floor, East is on your left and West is on your right.
Blocks, rows and seat numbers on each level
Stage Level: Front Orchestra
The first five curved rows are double-lettered, AA through EE, then a second block runs rows A through G. Center seats are numbered from 131 on the West end to the high 150s and 160s on the East end. Small blocks of four to six seats sit beside rows E to K on each side, numbered 101 to 106 on the West and 161 to 166 on the East.
Garden Level: Orchestra, Orchestra East and West, Orchestra View
- Orchestra: rows H through Q behind the Front Orchestra, skipping I and O, with seats 131 to 153. Row Q is a short back row between Doors 3 and 4.
- Orchestra East and West: long blocks along the sides of the stage, rows A through G. East seats carry odd numbers (1 to 93) and West seats even numbers, starting near the stage and rising toward the back of the hall.
- Orchestra View: behind the stage, facing the conductor. Rows A to D are bench rows; rows E to H rise on each side. Seats use 200-series numbers: 201 to 213 on one side, 231 to 246 in the center and 251 to 263 on the other.
Terrace Level: Terrace, Terrace East and West, Terrace View
- Terrace: the large block behind the Orchestra, rows A through P. A center block in rows G to N holds seats 131 to 144, flanked by a West wedge (101 to 124) and an East wedge (151 to 170).
- Terrace East and West: three long rows, A to C, running the length of the hall above Orchestra East and West, with the same odd-East, even-West numbering.
- Terrace View: rows A to C in the two upper corners behind the stage, entered through the Garden Level.
Balcony Level
Four long rows, A to D, across the back of the hall. Seat 101 is at the West end and the numbers climb to 161 at the East end.
The rule that ties it together: in front of the stage, numbers rise from West to East, so seat 131 in a center row is on your right as you face the stage. Along the sides, odd numbers mean East, even numbers mean West, and low numbers sit nearest the stage.
Best seats for an orchestra concert
The LA Phil's own advice is that there is no truly bad seat for sound, so the choice is about sightlines and atmosphere.
- Full picture: the center Terrace, rows G to L, seats 131 to 144. You face the orchestra squarely from a modest height and see every section. ThisStage LA calls the Terrace the value favorite.
- Close detail: Front Orchestra rows C to G in the center.
- Inside the music: Orchestra East or West, rows A to C nearest the stage. The LA Phil says that from Orchestra East you can practically read the bassists' music. You see the players in profile, and the rest of the hall sees you.
- Facing the conductor: Orchestra View rows A to D, sold only for select concerts. You watch the conductor's face, as the players do.
- Budget: the Balcony, rows A and B in the center, about seats 120 to 140, for the overview.
Piano, organ and choral programs
The configuration rarely changes, but the program changes which seats work.
- Piano concertos and recitals: the LA Phil recommends the left side of the Front Orchestra or Terrace East to see the keyboard and the pianist's hands, and Terrace West to see the pianist's face. On the chart, that means higher seat numbers in the center rows and the odd-numbered side seats for hands, even-numbered seats for the face.
- Organ recitals: the organ console and pipes stand above Orchestra View. ThisStage LA notes those seats sit beside or under the instrument; face it from the center Orchestra or Terrace instead.
- Solo recitals: skip Orchestra View and Terrace View, which sit behind the performer.
Overhangs and seats to think twice about
The official chart marks approximate overhangs with a dashed line. They matter less for sound than for the sense of openness and the view of the ceiling.
- Back of the Terrace: the Balcony overhangs roughly rows M to P of the Terrace. These rows still face the stage but feel enclosed.
- Outer rows of Orchestra East and West: rows F and G sit under the Terrace East and West rows above.
- Upper rows of the Orchestra View sides: the Terrace View overhangs rows E to H.
- Extreme side seats: the far ends of Terrace East and West rows near the back doors see the stage at a sharp angle.
- Behind the stage: a strong choice for symphonies, a poor one for singers and soloists who face the main floor.
What each level looks like from the seat
- Front Orchestra: almost level with the stage. Faces, hands and bows are clear, and the front of the orchestra fills the view.
- Orchestra: a gentle rake, rows H to Q, with a front-on view and the full stage width in sight.
- Orchestra East and West: beside the players, at close range, looking across the stage.
- Terrace: enough height to see the whole orchestra in layers. The center block is the reference view for the hall.
- Balcony: the most distant seats, reached by several flights of stairs or by elevator per the LA Phil. The view takes in the full stage and the curving ceiling.
- Orchestra View and Terrace View: the reverse angle, looking at the conductor and out over the audience.
Accessible seating on the chart
The official chart marks wheelchair positions on several levels: at the ends of Front Orchestra row EE near Doors 1 and 2; near Doors 5 and 7 in Orchestra East and the matching doors on the West side; in the side rows of Orchestra View near Doors 7 and 8; in Terrace row N near Doors 9 and 10 and in the center of that row; and in Balcony row C near Doors 15 and 16. Elevators serve the upper levels. Contact the LA Phil box office to book these locations; the LA Phil seating chart page links the current diagram.
Frequently asked questions
How are the rows labeled at Walt Disney Concert Hall?
The Front Orchestra starts with rows AA to EE, then rows A to G. The Orchestra continues with rows H to Q, skipping I and O. The Terrace runs A to P and the Balcony A to D.
How are seats numbered at Walt Disney Concert Hall, and what is the view like?
In front of the stage, numbers rise from West to East, so low numbers such as 131 are on your right as you face the stage. Side seats use odd numbers on the East and even numbers on the West. Lower levels give close detail; the Terrace and Balcony show the whole orchestra.
What are the best seats at Walt Disney Concert Hall?
For most concerts, the center Terrace, rows G to L, gives the most complete view, and the middle rows of the Front Orchestra give the closest one. For piano, sit on the East side to see the hands.
Are the seats behind the stage worth it?
Orchestra View faces the conductor and works well for symphonic programs. It is a poor choice for solo recitals, singers and organ recitals, and it is sold only for select concerts.
Which seats at Walt Disney Concert Hall are under an overhang?
The official chart marks the back rows of the Terrace, roughly M to P, under the Balcony, plus the outer rows of Orchestra East and West and the upper side rows of Orchestra View.
Where is wheelchair seating at Walt Disney Concert Hall?
The official chart shows accessible positions in Front Orchestra row EE, Orchestra East and West, Orchestra View, Terrace row N and Balcony row C. Book them through the LA Phil box office.