Arts & Culture in Beverly Hills

Performing Arts & Live Theatre

Beverly Hills is home to several iconic venues that host a diverse range of performances, from Broadway shows to intimate plays. The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on North Santa Monic Boulevard is a breathtaking venue that brings a world-class selection of theatre, dance and music to the city. The Wallis is renowned for its stunning architecture and programming, showcasing everything from innovative new works to classical performances.

The Saban Theatre, located at 8440 Wilshire Boulevard, is a historic space, continues to attract concerts, comedy shows and musical theatre productions. Its grand Art Deco design adds an extra touch of elegance to any event, making it a must-visit for both performers and audience members.

For those who prefer more intimate performances, Theatre 40 offers high-quality productions in a cozy, professional setting. Located on the Beverly Hills High School campus, Theatre 40 is known for its engaging plays that highlight both emerging and established playwrights, drawing in theatre enthusiasts from across the city.

Mr Brainwash Art Museum

The Mr Brainwash Art Museum, designed by Richard Meier, is a bold, three-story space that immerses visitors in the world of artist Thierry Guetta, aka Mr. Brainwash. Known for his vibrant, pop culture-infused works, the museum showcases the artist’s evolution and unique approach, merging historical and pop iconography in an engaging, interactive experience for all ages.

Rodeo Drive Walk of Style

Introduced in 2003, the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style honors style icons for their legendary contributions to the worlds of fashion and entertainment. Walk of Style inductees receive a lasting tribute with permanent plaques featuring their signatures, which are embedded into the sidewalks along Rodeo Drive. Recipients of the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award have included everyone from Giorgio Armani, Bvlgari and Missoni to Diana Vreeland and Burberry.

Tour the Walk of Style starting at the intersection of Rodeo Drive and Dayton Way and head north to view plaques along both sides of Rodeo Drive’s 300 and 400 blocks.

Public Art

More than 80 public art pieces can be seen throughout the city with works from internationally renowned artists whose pieces have been shown in some of the globe's most prominent museums. Their notable works in Beverly Hills include “Peace and Love” by Ringo Starr and The Swan by Jack Zajac on Camden Drive. The City’s collection also includes Iron Root by Ai Weiwei and IO by Carol Bove.

Take a pleasant jaunt through Beverly Gardens Park, between Rodeo and Rexford Drives, to see many significant pieces up close, such as Erratic and Endless V. Erratic, a 15-foot wide stainless steel sculpture by Roxy Paine, which symbolizes a glacier's path as it is carried hundreds of miles from its origin over time, while Endless V by Jaume Plensa was created by fusing together steel letters from eight different languages and molding the piece into the shape of a seated human.

Explore more with the Interactive Map of Public Art in Beverly Hills.

Art Galleries & Auction Houses

Some of the biggest names in contemporary and fine art in the world can be found in Beverly Hills. Top-tier galleries in the city include everything from UTA Artist Space and Gagosian Gallery to Christie's Los Angeles, Winn Slavin Fine Art, Sotheby's Los Angeles and Doyle. World-renowned artists like Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí have works that can be found on gallery walls around the city. Legends of the art world such as Richard Serra, Richard Prince, Jeff Koons and Frank Gehry have all been shown at Gagosian Gallery, all in one year alone.

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Located on Wilshire Boulevard, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences headquarter features a Grand Lobby Gallery which is free and open to the public. Visit the lobby to view rotating art exhibits such as collections of rare, vintage movie posters. This Academy building is where the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced each year. Screenings happen throughout the year for members and their guests in the building's 1,012-seat, state-of the-art Samuel Goldwyn Theater and its 67-seat screening room.

A core part of the Academy Collection, the Academy Library, also known as the Margaret Herrick Library, is one of the world’s preeminent research facilities dedicated to preserving the artform and industry of motion pictures. Its holdings, amassed since 1928, contain over 52 million items, including books, photographs, scripts, posters, production records, costume design drawings, and so much more. Located in Beverly Hills, the library is open to the public and is used year-round by students, scholars, historians and industry professionals.