Ricky Martin Hollywood Bowl: start time, tickets, location - is it with the LA Phil?

Superstar Ricky Martin will be playing a show at the famous Hollywood Bowl.

It is one of the most iconic venues in Los Angeles.

He will be joined by the Los Angeles Philharmonic - known as the LA Phil.

Ricky Martin had a temporary restraining order lifted after a court hearing in his native Puerto Rico this week.

Here is all you need to know about the shows:

When is Ricky Martin playing the Hollywood Bowl?

He will be playing two shows at the Hollywood Bowl with the LA Phil.

The first is tonight (22 July) and the second is tomorrow (23 July).

What time do the concerts start?

The gates will open at 6pm both days.

The concert itself will begin at 8pm.

Where is the Hollywood Bowl?

The Hollywood Bowl is known for its distinctive bandshell.

It is an amphitheatre.

The venue is located at 2301 North Highland Avenue, Los Angeles.

Can you get tickets?

For ticket information visit Hollywood Bowl’s website.

Prices start at $157 per ticket.

What is the LA Phil?

The Los Angeles Philharmonic is an orchestra based in Los Angeles, California.

It is commonly known as the LA Phil.

A philharmonic is a type of orchestra - and it will often feature over eighty musicians, perhaps even over hundred in some cases.

The actual number of musicians employed in a particular performance may vary according to the work being played and the size of the venue.

LA Phil runs a summer series at the Hollywood Bowl from July to September each year.

It was founded in 1919 by William Andrews Clark, Jr.

Gustavo Dudamel is the current music director of the LA Phil.

Esa-Pekka Salonen isthe Conductor Laureate and Zubin Mehta is Conductor Emeritus.

Susanna Mälkki is Principal Guest Conductor.

John Adams is the orchestra's current Composer-in-Residence.

What has Hollywood Bowl said about the concert?

On its website it says: “Global superstar Ricky Martin makes his Hollywood Bowl debut with full orchestra for a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime concert.

“Prepare for an exhilarating night of “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and many other international hits with the King of Latin Pop!”

What songs could Ricky Martin play?

The setlist played by Ricky Martin at his recent show at Foro Sol, Mexico City, Mexico, on 8 March.

Setlist.fm confirmed the songs played during the concert.

• Livin’ la Vida Loca
• La Bomba
• Qué rico fuera
• Tiburones
• Tal vez
• Lola, Lola
• She Bangs
• Shake Your Bon-Bon
• Disparo al corazón
• Te extraño, te olvido, te amo
• Vuelve
• Tu Recuerdo
• A medio vivir(Franco de Vita cover)
• Fuego contra fuego
• Fuego de noche, nieve de día
• Intro Pégate
• Pégate
• La mordidita
• María

Encore

• Vente pa’ caPlay Video
• The Cup of Life

What are the safety rules at Hollywood Bowl?

Masks are recommended but not required at the venue.

However masks are required to be worn by everyone, 2 years of age and older, regardless of vaccination status, on all public transit, including Bowl Shuttles and Park & Ride buses.

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recommends all guests, 6 months and older, either be fully vaccinated or obtain a negative COVID-19 viral test prior to entry, but it is not required.