Kia Forum

Capacity: 17,500

Opened: 1967

Events: concerts, sporting events, conventions

Kia Forum

Built way back in 1967 by Jack Kent Cooke, owner of the Los Angeles Lakers and, as a Canadian, an avid hockey fan who had long dreamed of bringing the NHL to Los Angeles, the Kia Forum (known as the LA Forum, the Great Western Forum, or simply the Forum throughout the years) was long home to the Lakers along the NHL team that Cooke did bring to LA: the Los Angeles Kings. The Forum was one of the best known sports venues in America during the height of its fame due to the dominance of the Lakers, the shock acquisition of hockey superstar Wayne Gretzky by the Kings, and the celebrities who frequented games. In 1999, however, the curtain came down for NHL and NBA at the Forum, with the Kings and Lakers relocating to the new Crypto.com Arena. Since then, the Kia Forum has mainly provided a stage for large scale concerts and performances along with religious gatherings, conventions, minor league sports, and other sporting events. The building itself has also been included in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.

Kia Forum - Upcoming Concerts, Tours, and Events

Along with its long history of hosting sporting events over the years, the Kia Forum is also well known for concerts and performances featuring a wide range of talented musicians and bands from many different musical genres. Here are just a few of the exciting performances and concerts coming to the Kia Forum in 2024 (including some top comedy shows!): 

• ・Mar 4-11 - Madonna: The Celebration Tour

• ・Mar 13 - IVE: Show What I Have (The 1st World Tour)

• ・Mar 30 - Andrew Schulz (The Life Tour)

• ・Apr 4, Apr 7 - Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band

• ・May 8 - Shane Gillis (Netflix is a Joke Fest)

• ・May 9 - Tom Segura: Come Together (Netflix is a Joke Fest)

• ・May 10 - Kill Tony (Netflix is a Joke Fest)

• ・May 11 - Bert Kreischer (Netflix is a Joke Fest)

• ・May 15 - Melanie Martinez (The Trilogy Tour)

• ・May 17-18 - Justin Timberlake (The Forget Tomorrow World Tour)

• ・May 21-22 - Pearl Jam (Dark Matter World Tour)

Kia Forum - Past Concerts, Tours, and Events

Large music festivals and concerts have attracted huge crowds to the Kia Forum since the 1960s, with top performers coming from all over the world to entertain the music-loving public of Los Angeles. Past performers include Queen, the Grateful Dead, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, the Jackson Five, and pretty much anyone else you’ve ever heard of from the 1960s onward. When it comes to music and other major events, the Kia Forum truly has something for everyone!

Kia Forum - Seating Chart

The Kia Forum contains 3 main levels of seating: the Upper Bowl, the Lower Bowl, and floor setting (i.e. “on the court/ice”). Premium seating is also available for those in search of an exclusive day out. Tickets generally fall in price the further you get from the stage. To get your hands on your ideal tickets, head to TicketX. Our handy seating chart can help you compare different seating options and find tickets that match your price range and location preferences.

How to get the cheapest tickets to events and concerts at the Kia Forum

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