Gibson Amphitheatre to Close in September
That's when the venue's lease expires, according to Live Nation Entertainment.
"We, like music lovers across Los Angeles, will miss Gibson Amphitheatre," Bret Gallagher, President of North American Concerts, Southern California/Las Vegas for Live Nation, said in a statement.
"It is a tremendous venue with a uniquely intimate setting that has made it a very special place for fans and artists alike. The list of musicians that have played here is simply staggering. We are honored to have been a part of its remarkable story. While a change like this is difficult, we look forward to putting together a series of great shows that will celebrate everything about this marvelous building."
A farewell concert for the amphitheatre is being planned. Details will be announced soon.
Live Nation says fans with tickets for shows scheduled after September should hold onto them, as they are working on moving those shows to other venues. If a show cannot be moved, then fans will receive a full refund.
Originally known as the Universal Amphitheatre, the Gibson Amphitheatre opened in 1972 as an outdoor venue. It became the preeminent Los Angeles venue for Latin artists and artists such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and Stevie Wonder as their music moved into mainstream pop culture.
