Hard Rock Live Seating Chart
Hard Rock Live is the concert hall at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood, at 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood, Florida. The $125 million, 225,000-square-foot venue opened on October 25, 2019 with Maroon 5, replacing a 5,500-person arena of the same name. It holds about 7,000 people, and the 2019 count lists 6,556 seats. For Broadway shows, motorized curtains can hide the balconies and shrink it to a 2,500-capacity theater.
Quick answer
Hard Rock Live holds about 7,000 people, according to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Its 2019 opening count listed 6,556 seats, including 3,095 in the orchestra and about 1,630 in each balcony, and 7,034 for a general admission show.
- The orchestra level had 3,095 seats in 2019, and each balcony about 1,630.
- For Broadway shows it can shrink to a 2,500-capacity theater.
- The farthest seat is 164 feet from the stage.
- Self-parking in the three garages is free.
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Sections at Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live has an orchestra level with a floor in front of the stage, and two balconies above it, the 200 and 300 levels. The section numbers below are read from the venue's own technical seating map.
- Orchestra — the floor plus the 100-level sections, 3,095 seats in 2019
- First balcony — the 200 level, sections 201 to 207, 1,634 seats
- Second balcony — the 300 level, sections 301 to 307, 1,622 seats
- The Couches — couch seating with in-seat cocktail service
- VIP suites — 9 private suites
Best seats at Hard Rock Live
We found no official best-seat guide, but the design keeps the room compact. The venue's opening release says the farthest seat is 164 feet from the front of the stage. The orchestra level holds almost half the seats, with two balconies above it. For something different, The Couches come with in-seat cocktail service. At theater-style shows, the balconies may be curtained off.
Tips before you go
No bag, backpack or briefcase larger than 5 by 7 inches is allowed. Doors open one hour before the time on your ticket unless noted otherwise, and there's no re-entry. The only entrance is between the Hard Rock Sports Bar and the Hard Rock Cafe. Self-parking is free in the Lucky Street, Seminole Way and Winners Way garages, which have 7-foot clearance, and valet is $30 on show nights, free for Unity X members. Age limits vary by event, and everyone needs a ticket.
How to read the Hard Rock Live seating chart
The first digit of a section is the level. On the venue's technical map, floor blocks sit in front of the stage. Sections 104 to 112 ring the floor, with a raised outer tier of 113 to 117. Sections 101 to 103 aren't labeled on that map. The first balcony runs 201 to 207 and the second balcony 301 to 307.
The floor setup changes by show, and the venue holds up to 7,034 at general admission shows. At theater shows the balconies can be closed off with curtains. Seat maps for each event are on Ticketmaster.
Accessible seats are sold on Ticketmaster. Hearing devices are lent at the ticket desk in the lobby near sections 101 and 102. Drop-off and pick-up are at the Guitar Hotel porte-cochère or the Lucky Street valet.
Building a seating chart for an event at Hard Rock Live
Hard Rock Live can be rented for private events Sunday through Thursday, and it has 9 VIP suites and a VIP salon for corporate events. It doesn't publish capacities for the suites or the VIP salon. For a company dinner at the resort before a show, place the tables in the maker, seat your guests and send the chart to the event team.
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Build a seating chart for your Hard Rock Live event — banquet rounds for the dinner, rows for the program, head tables wherever the format calls for them. The maker handles layouts up to 500 seats and exports a print-ready PDF you can hand the Hollywood venue's event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does Hard Rock Live in Hollywood hold?
- Hard Rock Live holds about 7,000 people, according to Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood. Its 2019 opening count listed 6,556 seats, including 3,095 in the orchestra and about 1,630 in each balcony, and 7,034 for a general admission show.
- What are the best seats at Hard Rock Live?
- We found no official best-seat guide, but the design keeps the room compact. The venue's opening release says the farthest seat is 164 feet from the front of the stage. The orchestra level holds almost half the seats, with two balconies above it. For something different, The Couches come with in-seat cocktail service. At theater-style shows, the balconies may be curtained off.
- What sections does Hard Rock Live have?
- Main sections include: Orchestra — the floor plus the 100-level sections, 3,095 seats in 2019; First balcony — the 200 level, sections 201 to 207, 1,634 seats; Second balcony — the 300 level, sections 301 to 307, 1,622 seats. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Hard Rock Live located?
- Hard Rock Live is at 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314, inside Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. Free self-parking is in the Lucky Street, Seminole Way and Winners Way garages.
- How do I plan a private event at Hard Rock Live?
- Rentals run Sunday to Thursday through the venue's rental request form, though replies aren't guaranteed. Once it's booked, lay out the Hard Rock Live guest list in our free seating planner.