The Soraya

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts is CSUN's concert hall, presenting jazz, classical, Latin and dance programs in the Valley.

Coming up at Soraya

9 dated

Recurring shows are placed on their next date. Every listing was read off the venue's own page by a person; prices are the printed ones.

Oct29Majo Aguilar con Mariachi y BandaThursday, 8:00 PMThree-time Latin GRAMMY nominee Majo Aguilar, of the Aguilar family of música mexicana, brings an all-new show that puts mariachi and banda musicians on stage together for the first time. It is her Soraya debut, at 18111 Nordhoff St on the CSUN campus in Northridge, starting at 8pm on Thursday, Oct 29. Tickets were listed at $49–$134 and the show is marked sold out.$49–$134 (sold out)
Nov5Nemanja Radulović & Double SensThursday, 8:00 PMViolinist Nemanja Radulović leads Double Sens, the Serbian-French chamber orchestra he founded in 2008, in its Soraya debut: his own string-orchestra arrangement of Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata, Bach's Chaconne from the D minor Partita and Bach's Violin Concerto in D minor, BWV 1052R. The concert is at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St on the CSUN campus in Northridge, at 8pm on Thursday, Nov 5. Tickets are $89, with limited availability.$89
Dec3The Bad Plus Farewell ConcertThursday, 8:00 PMJazz group The Bad Plus, led by bassist Reid Anderson and drummer Dave King, plays its last-ever Los Angeles concert, drawing on two decades of material and closing with music from its final album, Complex Emotions. Guitarist Jeff Parker opens with Paul Bryan and Scott Amendola. The show is at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge, at 8pm on Thursday, Dec 3, with tickets at $49–$79.$49–$79
Dec5Edward Scissorhands in ConcertSaturday, 7:00 PMThe CSUN Symphony, conducted by John Roscigno, plays Danny Elfman's score live to a screening of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. It starts at 7pm on Saturday, Dec 5 at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge, with a repeat at 3pm on Sunday, Dec 6. Tickets are $48–$78.$48–$78
Dec6Edward Scissorhands in ConcertSunday, 3:00 PMThe CSUN Symphony, conducted by John Roscigno, plays Danny Elfman's score live to a screening of Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands. This Sunday matinee starts at 3pm on Dec 6 at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge, following a Saturday evening show. Tickets are $48–$78.$48–$78
Dec12Spanish Harlem Orchestra: Salsa Navidad with Arturo SandovalSaturday, 8:00 PMSpanish Harlem Orchestra brings its hard-salsa holiday show, mixing Puerto Rican Christmas rhythms, salsa takes on American Christmas standards and original songs, with trumpeter Arturo Sandoval as special guest. The concert is at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge, at 8pm on Saturday, Dec 12. Tickets are $43–$95.$43–$95
Dec18Nochebuena with Aida CuevasFriday, 7:00 PMA Christmas show built on Mexico's regional holiday traditions, with mariachi from Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, folklórico dance by Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and singer Aida Cuevas as special guest. This opening performance is at 7pm on Friday, Dec 18 at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge; the lobby is decked out and concessions include tamales, conchas and hot chocolate. Tickets are $42–$95.$42–$95
Dec19Nochebuena with Aida CuevasSaturday, 7:00 PMA Christmas show built on Mexico's regional holiday traditions, with mariachi from Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, folklórico dance by Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and singer Aida Cuevas as special guest. On Saturday, Dec 19 it plays at 7pm, with an earlier 1pm matinee the same day, at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge. Tickets are $42–$95.$42–$95
Dec20Nochebuena with Aida CuevasSunday, 1:00 PMA Christmas show built on Mexico's regional holiday traditions, with mariachi from Mariachi Pueblo Viejo, folklórico dance by Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles and singer Aida Cuevas as special guest. This closing matinee starts at 1pm on Sunday, Dec 20 at The Soraya, 18111 Nordhoff St in Northridge. Tickets are $42–$95.$42–$95

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Questions people ask

Where is Soraya?＋

18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, in Northridge.

What's on at Soraya?＋

9 upcoming listings on our calendar; the next is Majo Aguilar con Mariachi y Banda on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM.

How much do events at Soraya cost?＋

Printed prices for what is listed now run from $42 to $89.

Does Soraya have anything on weekends or evenings?＋

Of the 9 dated listings, 5 fall on a weekend and 7 start at 5pm or later.

How do I book at Soraya?＋

On Soraya's own website or booking page, linked from each listing. We read the dates and prices off it by hand and do not sell tickets.

Every listing on this page was checked by a person against the venue's own site. How we verify

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