restaurants, nightlife, hotels, parks and live entertainment<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe concert hall is being built with music in mind, boasting \u201cworld-class acoustics,\u201d outstanding stage views for guests, complete with a three-tiered seating system and elite backstage amenities for performers, according to project details.<\/p>\n
The building will include four artist dressing rooms, two private artists suites, crew showers, a backstage courtyard and gated tour-bus parking \u2014 all designed to make touring acts feel like they\u2019re headlining an arena despite the more intimate size.<\/p>\n\n\nOCVIBE Concert Hall renderings. OCVIBE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nAn aerial rendering of OCVIBE concert hall. OCVIBE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Developers say the venue is also being designed for comedy shows, televised programming, esports and other special events.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe venue features an intimate seating bowl with outstanding acoustics and clear sightlines, ensuring every guest feels immersed in the energy on the stage,\u201d said Julie Rinaldi, principal at the architecture firm Populous, which is designing the concert hall. \u201cAt the same time, we designed an artist-focused environment anchored by an open-air courtyard and headliner suites that embrace Southern California\u2019s climate.\u201d<\/p>\n
Renderings show multiple bars scattered throughout the venue, VIP lounges and dramatic balconies overlooking the surrounding entertainment district. One of the most eye-catching features is a towering 62-foot steel art installation that defines the exterior of the building called the \u201cStretto,\u201d ornamented with louvered metal panels.<\/p>\n\n\nThe concert hall is expected to open in 2027. OCVIBE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\nA balcony view rendering of the concert hall. OCVIBE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
The OCVIBE campus will also eventually include the historic Golden Bear music venue\u2014expected to reopen in 2029 with room for around 300 people\u2014alongside the 18,000-seat Honda Center. The idea was to create a \u201cscalable network of performance spaces\u201d where artists can grow from small gigs to big concerts without ever leaving the area.<\/p>\n
Bankrolled by Ducks owners Henry and Susan Samueli, OCVIBE is a massive bet on the future of \u201clive-work play\u201d hubs. Once fully complete, the district will boast an urban park, a \u201cchef-driven\u201d market food hall, thousands of apartments, office space, 8,000 parking spots, two hotels, and more.<\/p>\n
Construction is humming along, with the concert hall set to open in early 2027.<\/p>\n