Christian Kuria
Christian Kuria
El Rey Theatre5515 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles 90036
Christian Kuria performs solo at El Rey Theatre. The Bay Area producer, recording artist and guitarist blends indie-alternative music with contemporary R&B.
A Kenyan-American producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Kuria first built an audience through neo-soul guitar videos and covers on YouTube before releasing original music. His emotionally charged, sonically rich tracks have amassed more than 250 million streams, and he toured North America with Cautious Clay in 2019. Substream called his single “Enemy” a welcome glimpse of his R&B and soulful side.
El Rey’s distinction is written into its room: a 1936 Art Deco movie palace, still dressed with chandeliers and velvet, now used for live concerts. The theatre became a music venue in 1994, so a night here pairs a preserved historic interior with a working concert hall. Expect general-admission standing on the main floor unless your show’s ticket details say otherwise; some performances offer VIP table seating in the balcony. Doors typically open an hour before showtime, and support acts may be added closer to the date, so check the event listing before heading over. The venue has cashless concessions, and its FAQ points guests to a neighboring restaurant for a bite. It remains an active venue on Wilshire Boulevard in Miracle Mile.