Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts

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Open since 2011 and located on the campus of CSUN, Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for The Performing Arts (The Soraya/formerly the Valley Performing Arts Center) serves as the intellectual and cultural heart of the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles, providing vibrant and relevant programming for the region’s communities. The Soraya presents a broad range of local, national and international ar

tists each season; from classical, jazz, big band, and Latin and Mexican regional music concerts to dance, theater, and family programming in its state-of-the-art Great Hall with 1,700 seats as well as the 500-seat Plaza del Sol Performance Hall.

✨ We closed out The Soraya’s holiday season this past Thursday with the soulful sounds of Sweet Honey in the Rock () and...
12/24/2024

✨ We closed out The Soraya’s holiday season this past Thursday with the soulful sounds of Sweet Honey in the Rock () and oh, was it SWEET! 🍯💛✨

From melodies that filled the hall to the joyful dancing making its way to the merch table, it was a celebration of love, unity, and song. 🎶

Thank you to our incredible audience for making this holiday season one to remember! 🎄Your energy and enthusiasm light up our stage every year. 🌟

As we take a brief pause, we’re already gearing up for a spectacular return in January. We’ll kick off 2025 with three electrifying performances of STOMP, followed by the smooth rhythms of our annual Jazz at Naz. There’s so much to look forward to!

💌 From our Soraya family to yours, we wish you happy holidays and a joyous new year filled with love, music, and memories.

🔔 Please note: Our ticket office will be closed from December 21 through January 1 so our team can celebrate with their loved ones. We’ll reopen on January 2, ready to help you with all your ticketing needs.

Rest your feet, recharge your spirits, and get ready for the unforgettable performances to come. Thank you for being part of The Soraya community, we can’t wait to welcome you back in the new year!

📸 Photo Credit: Luis Luque | Luque Photography


Tune in tonight to celebrate the legendary Arturo Sandoval, a trailblazing virtuoso and one of the world’s greatest trum...
12/22/2024

Tune in tonight to celebrate the legendary Arturo Sandoval, a trailblazing virtuoso and one of the world’s greatest trumpeters, as he receives the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors! 🎺 From earning Grammys® to receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Sandoval’s extraordinary journey from Cuba to the world stage is a story of resilience, brilliance, and inspiration.

The 47th Honors Premieres tonight at 8:30/7:30c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+

🌟  The celebration doesn’t stop there—join us at The Soraya on February 20 for a breathtaking evening featuring Sandoval alongside Chucho Valdés and Cimafunk for Irakere 50. A night of Afro-Cuban Jazz brilliance you won’t want to miss!

🎶 Experience the passion. Witness the legacy. Celebrate the artistry.

📅 Save the date: February 20, 2025
📸 Photo Credit: (2018) Lonnie Timmons III JazzPhoto.com

🎄 For nine magical years, Nochebuena has been a cherished holiday tradition at The Soraya, brought to life by the vibran...
12/20/2024

🎄 For nine magical years, Nochebuena has been a cherished holiday tradition at The Soraya, brought to life by the vibrant Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles. This colorful celebration of Mexico’s Christmas and New Year traditions unites thousands of families from every background in the San Fernando Valley each December.

✨ Now, we’re bringing the joy of Nochebuena to the world! From December 20–27, experience Nochebuena en Casa on demand for just $9.99. This special 40-minute video features highlights from the live show, along with intimate interviews with choreographer Kareli Montoya and singer Camila Fernández—sharing their personal holiday stories.

Link in bio to purchase! 🔗

📸: Luis Luque, Luque Photography
Luque Photography

Who knew we’d be ✨sounding joy✨ in The Great Hall to the harmony of the Jonas Brothers’ ‘Like It’s Christmas’? The night...
12/19/2024

Who knew we’d be ✨sounding joy✨ in The Great Hall to the harmony of the Jonas Brothers’ ‘Like It’s Christmas’? The night was full of surprises, including a special hidden set list and encores! 👏🏻

From fun covers like Frozen’s ‘Let It Go’ to John Lennon’s ‘Imagine,’ it felt like cozying up around a campfire, eagerly awaiting the next song. For everyone who filled our hearts and our halls this Sunday, we hope your holiday season is just as merry. May you carry that festive spirit wherever your travels take you! 🎄

Join us tonight for our final performance of the year and the season 🎁 Sweet Honey in The Rock graces our stage tonight at 8PM! 🎶

📸 Photo Credit: Luis Luque, Luque Photography


Luque Photography

12/19/2024

Tickets still available at TheSoraya.org!

The last performance of the year! Join us for Sweet Honey in the Rock tonight at 8PM 💛✨ Close off the Holiday 🎄 season w...
12/19/2024

The last performance of the year! Join us for Sweet Honey in the Rock tonight at 8PM 💛✨ Close off the Holiday 🎄 season with us!

Honey flows better where it’s warm, so we’re heading south for the holidays. Join us in Northridge California on December 19th or in Wickenburg Arizona on the 20th for our Celebrating the HolyDays concert series. Tickets for both shows are on sale at the links below:

Northridge, CA - The Soraya
12/19 - 8 PM
https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/sweet-honey-in-the-rock/

Wickenburg, AZ - Del E. Webb Center For The Performing Arts
12/20 - 7:30 PM
https://tickets.dewpac.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent950.html

🎷 Swinging back to Saturday night! ✨What a night with the Glenn Miller Orchestra who truly brought the Holiday Mood to T...
12/19/2024

🎷 Swinging back to Saturday night! ✨What a night with the Glenn Miller Orchestra who truly brought the Holiday Mood to The Soraya! The energy was so contagious you could feel it in the air. From the timeless “Moonlight Serenade” to festive favorites like “Sleigh Ride” and “White Christmas,” the whole room was in the holiday spirit. 🎺🎄

Stay tuned for more recaps from this holiday season!

📸 Luis Luque, Luque Photography
Luque Photography

🎄✨ The past week has been filled with holiday magic at The Soraya! Audiences have brought the Christmas spirit to our lo...
12/16/2024

🎄✨ The past week has been filled with holiday magic at The Soraya! Audiences have brought the Christmas spirit to our lobby night after night, lighting up The San Fernando Valley and beyond.

Let’s rewind to the unforgettable back-to-back performances of Dorrance Dance: The Nutcracker Suite. The first night was a private campus celebration in partnership with CSUN’s Black Alumni Association () and University Student Union () —a special send-off for Debra Hammond, enjoyed by CSUN students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The next evening, the public joined the festivities as soulful tapping took center stage, spreading holiday joy across our stage.

🌟 Stay tuned for more highlights from this festive weekend, and don’t miss our final holiday show of the season—Sweet Honey in the Rock this Thursday, December 19 at 8 PM!

📸 Photo Credit: Luis Luque, Luque Photography ()

Queremos agradecer a nuestro público latino por su continuo apoyo, especialmente en esta temporada navideña. Nos llena d...
12/13/2024

Queremos agradecer a nuestro público latino por su continuo apoyo, especialmente en esta temporada navideña. Nos llena de emoción ver cómo llenan nuestra sala de colores y alegría. Les deseamos unas fiestas muy felices, rodeados de sus seres queridos.

Nochebuena estará disponible para transmisión en casa del 20 al 27 de diciembre por solamente $9.99.

¡Aprenda más en nuestra página web: TheSoraya.org/livestream-pass

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We want to thank our audience for your continued support of HECHO EN LAS AMERICAS, especially during this holiday season.

Nochebuena will be available on demand from December 20-27 for $9.99 USD.

Learn more on our website: TheSoraya.org/livestream-pass

Queremos agradecer a nuestro público latino por su continuo apoyo, especialmente en esta temporada navideña. Nos llena d...
12/13/2024

Queremos agradecer a nuestro público latino por su continuo apoyo, especialmente en esta temporada navideña. Nos llena de emoción ver cómo llenan nuestra sala de colores y alegría. Les deseamos unas fiestas muy felices, rodeados de sus seres queridos. *Nochebuena* estará disponible para transmisión en casa del 20 al 27 de diciembre. ¡Aprende más en nuestra página web: TheSoraya.org/livestream-pass

We’ve got an exciting week of holiday cheer lined up—packed with festive classics and your favorite returning artists!💃 ...
12/10/2024

We’ve got an exciting week of holiday cheer lined up—packed with festive classics and your favorite returning artists!

💃 Dance into Christmas with Dorrance Dance performing The Nutcracker Suite this Thursday, December 12 at 8 PM!

🎷 Get your swing on with the Glenn Miller Orchestra this Saturday, December 14 at 3 PM!

🎤 And to wrap up the week with a golden note, the incredible Lea Salonga brings Sounding Joy to life in two magical performances at 2 PM & 7 PM! 🌟

🎁 Family fun alert! Gather your loved ones or friends and take advantage of our Family Package—4 tickets starting at just $149! Perfect for a jolly outing! 🎉

Don’t miss out on this week of pure holiday magic at The Soraya! ✨

🎁 'Tis the season of giving! 🎶 We're teaming up with the one and only Lea Salonga to spread some holiday cheer. Five luc...
12/04/2024

🎁 'Tis the season of giving! 🎶 We're teaming up with the one and only Lea Salonga to spread some holiday cheer. Five lucky followers will win a signed copy of her new album, Sounding Joy! 🌟

But wait—there’s more! One grand prize winner will also receive two tickets to see Lea Salonga live at The Soraya on Dec 15 @ 7 PM!

Here’s how to enter:
✨ Follow and
✨ Like this post
✨ Tag a friend you’d bring to the show

🎉 The deadline to enter is Dec 10, and we’ll contact the winners on Dec 13 from this account only.

Don’t miss your chance to make Sounding Joy part of your holiday season! 🎶💫

Good luck! 🍀

🎉 EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉 In celebration of  , we’re giving YOU a sneak peek into our newest addition! 🌟 Don’t miss Dia...
12/03/2024

🎉 EXCLUSIVE ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

In celebration of , we’re giving YOU a sneak peek into our newest addition! 🌟

Don’t miss Diana Krall live in Northridge, CA on May 14, 2025 at The Soraya!

Presale Information 👇🏼

DianaKrall.com Presale |
🗓️ Starts: December 4, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.

Soraya Member Presale |
🗓️ Starts: December 6, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.
💫 Exclusive access for Soraya Members!

⏳ TODAY is the last day to join membership for 50% OFF. Become a Soraya Member today to secure Member Presale on 12/6. 🔗 Link in bio for details.

🌐 Public Onsale |
🗓️ December 10, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.
All remaining member seating will be released to the public!


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Join Membership at The Soraya. Half the cost, full experience! 🎶✨  🎉 Get 50% off Bronze, Jazz, or Silver Memberships AND...
11/27/2024

Join Membership at The Soraya. Half the cost, full experience! 🎶✨

🎉 Get 50% off Bronze, Jazz, or Silver Memberships AND unlock exclusive 50% off tickets when you purchase 3+ select* shows this season! 🎟️

👉 Don’t wait—join now! Link in BIO for more details.

*This offer excludes Lea Salonga | Sounding Joy.

Happy CyberWeek! 🎉 Snag 25% off single tickets to select shows NOW through Dec 3! 🎟️✨  👉 Head to TheSoraya.org—no promo ...
11/27/2024

Happy CyberWeek! 🎉 Snag 25% off single tickets to select shows NOW through Dec 3! 🎟️✨

👉 Head to TheSoraya.org—no promo code needed!

(*Excludes Lea Salonga | Sounding Joy)

Tell your friends to join you this holiday season at The Soraya for Sweet Honey in the Rock! 🤩
11/24/2024

Tell your friends to join you this holiday season at The Soraya for Sweet Honey in the Rock! 🤩

Join in the festivities and Celebrate the HolyDays with Sweet Honey in the Rock. We’ve got six shows coming up this December in Washington DC, Southern California, and Arizona. See below for tickets and more information:

Washington DC - Blues Alley
12/14 - 7 PM
https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=C516C917-024A-0C96-F7FA1099AA2B3729

12/14 - 9:30 PM
https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=C516CA1C-CF64-A8B5-41C80FA3EFDBF459

12/15 - 5:30 PM
https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=C516CAF9-C16E-D237-4E4786316C1E2BFF

12/15 - 8 PM
https://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=C516CBDD-CC2B-792E-99BFB4896D5BD251

Northridge, CA - The Soraya
12/19 - 8 PM
https://thesoraya.org/whats-on/en/sweet-honey-in-the-rock/

Wickenburg, AZ - Del E. Webb Center For The Performing Arts
12/20 - 7:30 PM
https://tickets.dewpac.org/TheatreManager/1/tmEvent/tmEvent950.html

  to the last time we had Ballet BC at The Soraya for our 22-23 Season! 😌Don’t miss them as they return this weekend wit...
11/21/2024

to the last time we had Ballet BC at The Soraya for our 22-23 Season! 😌

Don’t miss them as they return this weekend with two of The Soraya’s most popular choreographers, Medhi Walerski and Crystal Pite. ✨

The evening will include “Chamber” and “Silent Tides” by Ballet BC’s Artistic Director Medhi Walerski, and Crystal Pite’s “Frontier,” which originally premiered at Netherlands Dance Theater and was danced by Walerski who describes the work as, “epic…an experimentation of the relationship between light and shadows”.

Get your tickets now at TheSoraya.org 🎟️

📸 Photo Credit: Luis Luque, Luque Photography

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