Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE opened in October 2007 with six sold-out concerts featuring the Eagles and Dixie Chicks. Destined to become the preferred indoor venue for performers and fans alike, the venue offers guests mid-sized intimacy, with no seat further from the stage than 220 feet, exceptional comfort and amenities never before offered to guests at similar theatres. Anchoring the new L.A. LIVE entertainment district, a 4 million-square-foot / $2.5 billion downtown Los Angeles sports, residential & entertainment district, Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE will host the most popular concerts and performances, awards shows, family shows, corporate showcases, product launches, speaker series and television broadcasts emanating from the largest stage in southern California. Past events include: