The Kaleidoscope was a legendary rock venue in 1968, famously hosting bands like The Doors and Jefferson Airplane. Originally the Earl Carroll Theatre (1938), it was renamed the Kaleidoscope and later the Aquarius Theatre, becoming a cornerstone of 1960s LA music history.
The building remains a protected historic site recognized for its significant role in American entertainment.
Notable Concerts Held At Kaleidoscope Include:
April 11, 1968 – Love
April 24, 1968 – The Doors
August 31, 1968 – Genesis
August 8, 1968 – Canned Heat
July 12, 1968 – Big Brother & the Holding Company
July 11, 1968 – Sly & the Family Stone
July 6, 1968 – Spirit
June 22, 1968 – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
June 21, 1968 – The Byrds
June 1, 1968 – Iron Butterfly
May 24, 1968 – Them
May 11, 1968 – Eric Burdon & The Animals
April 11, 1968 – Traffic
March 24, 1968 – Quicksilver Messenger Service
March 22, 1968 – Jefferson Airplane
Kaleidoscope
6230 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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