The Regent

The Regent A live entertainment venue, bar and restaurant in Downtown LA Originally opened in 1914 as The National.
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Three years later, the name was changed to The Regent, as we still know it today. After decades as a grindhouse and adult movie venue, the theater was closed in 2000, only to lay dormant for several years. Six years later, developer Tom Gilmore acquired the property, using it as an occasional art and performance space for the monthly Thursday night Downtown Art Walk. Known for its sloped floor, pr

oscenium archway and gothic-inspired ceiling, The Regent is a true relic and the last remaining historic movie theater on Downtown LA’s Main Street. Music promoter Mitchell Frank, along with Artist and Recreation, LLC, and Knitting Factory Entertainment Inc., took over the lease in 2012 and has restored the theatre to its former glory. Improvements include an update on all interiors, second story mezzanine for killer viewing as well as a pizzeria (Prufrock Pizzeria) and bar (The Love Song). Upon completion fall of 2014, The Regent Theater will play host to concerts, themed dance nights, theater performances, movie screenings, special events, parties and festivals.

05/29/2026

Two nights of coming up this weekend 🤘May 30 & 31 with , don’t miss out!

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

05/26/2026

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Don’t miss this Thursday 5/28 at The Regent!

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Jumping right back in after the 3 day weekend 🏄🎤 THU 5/28 - Digital Underground35 years of S*x Packets live featuring Th...
05/25/2026

Jumping right back in after the 3 day weekend 🏄

🎤 THU 5/28 - Digital Underground
35 years of S*x Packets live featuring The Certified Players with Kev Choice, Dame Drummer, Kenshay Brown & P*e Wee on guitar and talkbox, plus DJ Battlecat and after party sounds by DJ Monalisa

🌑 FRI 5/29 - Blood Club
Post-punk and darkwave with Future Nobodies, Heels & DJ FN1

🎸 SAT 5/30 - Inner Wave
Indie pop with Twin Seas

🎸 SUN 5/31 - Inner Wave
Indie pop with Twin Seas, second night!

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

*NEW DATE*We’ve got a special documentary screening for you coming on Sunday, July 26th with Two Skull Cinema Club prese...
05/24/2026

*NEW DATE*
We’ve got a special documentary screening for you coming on Sunday, July 26th with Two Skull Cinema Club presents:”A Beautiful Place”, a film looking into the lives of Lebanon Hanover, one of the most influential post-punk bands.

All ticket holders for the previous date will be able to attend the new date. Tickets are on sale now!

Your favorite house party just got a venue upgrade 🏠🔥 Club 1BD hits The Regent on July 17th with unique and nostalgic DJ...
05/22/2026

Your favorite house party just got a venue upgrade 🏠🔥 Club 1BD hits The Regent on July 17th with unique and nostalgic DJ sets, a vibrant dancefloor, and the infectious carefree energy that makes you forget what time it is. Come ready to move.

On sale Tuesday at 10AM

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

TGIF! These shows are on sale now:🌀 SAT 6/13 - GothicumbiaGoth, cumbia, post-punk, rock en español, dark wave y más with...
05/22/2026

TGIF! These shows are on sale now:

🌀 SAT 6/13 - Gothicumbia
Goth, cumbia, post-punk, rock en español, dark wave y más with Valley Ghoul, Chat Noir, Sulkform & Amores

🤼 THU 6/18 - Get Your S**t In!
Live wrestling showcase where wrestlers picked at random to step up, talk s**t & throw down. Anything can happen!

🎶 SAT 8/8 - A Bobby Nsenga Experience
An intentional night of R&B, nostalgia, deep cuts & edits presented by Furtado Global

🌴 FRI 9/4 - The Sergio Mendes Band
60 years of Brasil ’66 - bossa nova, samba & Latin jazz led by Gracinha Leporace

🎧 WED 11/18 - Headache
Electronic & trip hop - dark, hypnotic, and impossible to ignore

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

MORE MATCHES ADDED ⚽🔥 We’re now hosting 13 free watch parties at The Regent this June!More games, more matchups, more re...
05/21/2026

MORE MATCHES ADDED ⚽🔥 We’re now hosting 13 free watch parties at The Regent this June!

More games, more matchups, more reasons to pull up to DTLA. Grab your spot at regentdtla.com 🎟️

Wild Nothing returns to The Regent tomorrow to perform Gemini in full ♊️ With special guests Lunar Vacation 🌙 Only a few...
05/20/2026

Wild Nothing returns to The Regent tomorrow to perform Gemini in full ♊️ With special guests Lunar Vacation 🌙

Only a few tickets left, get yours at regentdtla.com 🎟️

60 years of Brasil ’66 and the music hits just as hard 🇧🇷🔥The Sergio Mendes Band brings their iconic bossa nova, samba, ...
05/20/2026

60 years of Brasil ’66 and the music hits just as hard 🇧🇷🔥

The Sergio Mendes Band brings their iconic bossa nova, samba, and Latin jazz sound to The Regent on September 4th, led by Gracinha Leporace and a world-class lineup of musicians.

On sale Fri 5/22 at 10AM

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

Meet your 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner 🎙️ Cure For Paranoia, the genre-bending project of Dallas rapper Cameron McC...
05/19/2026

Meet your 2025 NPR Tiny Desk Contest winner 🎙️

Cure For Paranoia, the genre-bending project of Dallas rapper Cameron McCloud, is bringing the Tiny Desk On The Road to The Regent on June 10th alongside two of LA’s finest up-and-coming artists. This one is special.

Tickets at regentdtla.com 🎟️

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448 S Main Street
Los Angeles, CA
90013

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