The Lion King at Hollywood Pantages Theatre, Jan 2027

The Lion King is one of the most recognizable stage musicals in the world, and on Saturday, January 9, 2027, the touring production lands at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. If you are collecting things happening in Los Angeles for the first weekend or two of the new year, this is the big-ticket, family-friendly pick.

When: Saturday, January 9, 2027 (two performances listed on Ticketmaster) Where: Hollywood Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 Tickets: Through Ticketmaster, linked below

What to expect

The show adapts the Disney animated film for the stage with its signature visual language: performers in large-scale animal costumes and puppetry, many of them moving through the aisles before the first scene. The score pairs the film's familiar songs with additional music and choral arrangements, and it is the stagecraft that tends to leave first-timers talking afterward.

It suits a wide range of audiences. Kids who know the film get a live version of a story they love, and adults get a polished, large-scale piece of theater. If you are bringing younger children, check the age guidance on the ticket page and plan for a show with a full-length first act and an intermission.

About the Pantages

The Pantages is an Art Deco movie palace that opened in 1930 and now hosts Broadway touring productions on Hollywood Boulevard. The ornate lobby and tall marquee are part of the appeal, so build in a few extra minutes to look around before you find your seat.

Planning your visit

Two Ticketmaster listings exist for this date, which points to two performances on the same day, but this page does not state showtimes. Confirm the exact times and current ticket prices on Ticketmaster before you buy, since pricing for touring musicals shifts with seat location and demand. Stick to the official ticket links on this page to avoid resale markups.

The Pantages sits on Hollywood Boulevard, a short walk from the Metro B Line Hollywood/Vine station, which makes transit the easiest way in. Driving works too, but nearby garages fill up on show days, so arrive early or book parking ahead. Rideshare drop-off is manageable if you set the pickup a block or two away from the theater.

Saturday matinees are an easy fit for families, and an evening show pairs well with dinner nearby. If you are scanning the calendar for LA events this weekend or a few weeks out, this is a date worth locking in early, because touring runs at the Pantages have a way of selling through. Browse more arts and culture events for other shows on the calendar.