History of Peacock Theater in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2026

The Peacock Theater, located in L.A. Live in downtown Los Angeles, is a prominent music and theater venue. With a seating capacity of 7,100 and one of the largest indoor stages in the U.S., it is a well-known location for hosting a variety of award shows and special events. Previously known as Nokia Theatre and Microsoft Theater, the venue is a significant landmark within the L.A. Live entertainment complex.

October 18, 2007: Theater Opening

On October 18, 2007, the theater opened with six concerts featuring The Eagles and The Dixie Chicks.

December 8, 2007: John Mayer Holiday Charity Revue

On December 8, 2007, John Mayer played a concert at the theater for the first revue of his Annual John Mayer Holiday Charity Revue.

2007: American Music Awards Venue

From 2007, the American Music Awards were held here, moving from the Shrine Auditorium.

2007: Venue for Awards Shows

Since opening in 2007, the venue has become the venue of multiple entertainment industry awards shows, most notably the Primetime Emmy Awards.

2008: American Idol Finale Venue

From 2008, the theater was the venue for the finale of American Idol.

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2008: Venue for the ESPY Awards

From 2008, the venue hosted the ESPY Awards.

2008: The Grammy Nominations Live

In 2008, the venue hosted The Grammy Nominations Live, a concert announcing the nominees for the Grammy Awards.

2008: Annual Primetime Emmy Awards Venue

Since 2008, the theater has been the venue of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony, after it moved from the Shrine Auditorium.

2010: Venue for the People's Choice Awards

From 2010, the venue has hosted the People's Choice Awards.

2010: MTV Video Music Awards

In 2010, the venue hosted the MTV Video Music Awards.

July 2, 2011: Hatsune Miku U.S. Debut

On July 2, 2011, Vocaloid character Hatsune Miku made her U.S. debut at the theater as part of Anime Expo.

2011: Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE!

In 2011, the live adaption of the children's television series Yo Gabba Gabba! called Yo Gabba Gabba! LIVE! There's a Party in My City! was held at theatre.

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2011: The Grammy Nominations Live

In 2011, the venue hosted The Grammy Nominations Live, a concert announcing the nominees for the Grammy Awards.

2011: MTV Video Music Awards

In 2011, the venue hosted the MTV Video Music Awards.

August 24, 2012: 2NE1 World Tour

On August 24, 2012, 2NE1 held a show at this venue as part of their 1st World Tour [New Evolution Global Tour].

April 18, 2013: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions

On April 18, 2013, the 28th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions were held at the venue.

2013: Venue for the Radio Disney Music Awards

From 2013, the venue hosted the Radio Disney Music Awards.

2013: Venue for the BET Awards

Since 2013, the venue has hosted the BET Awards.

2014: MTV Movie Awards

In 2014, the venue hosted the MTV Movie Awards.

2014: Hatsune Miku Miku Expo LA 2014

On October 11–12, 2014, Hatsune Miku returned to the venue as part of Miku Expo LA 2014.

2014: Last American Idol Finale at the Venue

Until 2014, the theater was the venue for the finale of American Idol.

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June 7, 2015: Theater Re-branding to Microsoft Theater

On June 7, 2015, the Nokia Theatre was re-branded as Microsoft Theater following Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia's mobile device business.

2015: MTV Movie Awards

In 2015, the venue hosted the MTV Movie Awards.

2015: Venue for The Game Awards

Since 2015, the theater has hosted The Game Awards, presented by Geoff Keighley.

May 6, 2016: Hatsune Miku North American Tour

On May 6, 2016, Hatsune Miku returned to the venue as part of her first North American tour.

2017: Final People's Choice Awards at the Venue

Until 2017, the venue hosted the People's Choice Awards.

2017: Final Radio Disney Music Awards at the Venue

Until 2017, the venue hosted the Radio Disney Music Awards.

June 29, 2018: Hatsune Miku Second North American Tour

On June 29, 2018, Hatsune Miku returned to the venue as part of her second tour of North America.

2019: iHeartRadio Music Awards

In 2019, the venue hosted the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

2019: Final ESPY Awards at the Venue

Until 2019, the venue hosted the ESPY Awards.

2020: The Game Awards Held Virtually

In 2020, The Game Awards were held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Primetime Emmy Awards Held Elsewhere

In 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in California, the Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Crypto.com Arena instead of the theater.

2021: Primetime Emmy Awards Held Elsewhere

In 2021, due to the COVID-19 pandemic in California, the Primetime Emmy Awards were held at the Event Deck at L.A. Live instead of the theater.

2021: Billboard Music Awards

In 2021, the venue hosted the Billboard Music Awards.

December 11, 2022: Inauguration for Mayor Karen Bass

On December 11, 2022, the venue hosted the inauguration for Mayor Karen Bass.

2022: Summit of the Americas inauguration ceremony

In 2022, the inauguration ceremony for the 9th Summit of the Americas was held at the theater for world leaders and President Joe Biden.

2022: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions ceremony was held here again in 2022.

2022: Last American Music Awards Held at Venue

Until 2022, the American Music Awards were held here, moving from the Shrine Auditorium.

June 15, 2023: Announcement of Theater Re-branding to Peacock Theater

On June 15, 2023, it was announced that the theater would be rebranded as Peacock Theater as part of a new naming rights deal between AEG Live and Peacock's parent company Comcast.

2023: Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards

In 2023, the venue hosted the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards.

April 9, 2024: Mirror Feel the Passion Concert Tour 2024

On April 9, 2024, Hong Kong boy group Mirror performed their second U.S. concert as part of their first tour, Feel the Passion Concert Tour 2024.

June 15, 2024: Fundraiser for Joe Biden Campaign

On June 15, 2024, the Peacock Theater hosted a unique fundraiser supporting the Joe Biden for President Campaign, including an interview with Presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama being conducted by Jimmy Kimmel. George Clooney and Julia Roberts were also hosts.

June 14, 2025: BINI Biniverse World Tour

Philippine girl group BINI held a concert on June 14, 2025, in the area as part of the Biniverse World Tour.

2025: 2025 NHL entry draft

It will host the 2025 NHL entry draft.

2025: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions

The 40th Annual Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions happened here in 2025.

February 15, 2026: Violet Evergarden Music Concert

On February 15, 2026, a concert dedicated to showcasing music from the Violet Evergarden franchise was hosted at the Peacock Theater, with Miho Karasawa, Minori Chihara, and Aira Yuki present to perform their songs from the franchise.