The theater auditorium seats 7,100[2] and holds one of the largest indoor stages in the United States.

Since 2008, the theater has been the venue of the annual Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony after that show moved here from the Shrine Auditorium, except in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, when it was held at the Crypto.com Arena and the Event Deck at L.A. Live, respectively.

Following the Emmy Awards telecast, the Governors Ball is held across the street at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

It has hosted boxing matches and will also serve as a venue during the 2028 Olympics and the 2025 NHL entry draft.

[21] The venue is set to host the 2025 NHL entry draft this summer for the National Hockey League.

[22] The theater has also been used by Microsoft and Nintendo multiple times for press conferences during the E3 trade event.

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

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

[28] The inauguration ceremony for the 9th Summit of the Americas was held at the theater for world leaders and President Joe Biden in 2022.

[29] On June 15, 2024, the Peacock Theater hosted a unique fundraiser supporting the Joe Biden for President Campaign.

[30] Media related to Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles at Wikimedia Commons