Nochebuena at The Soraya

Special NIGHT OUT AT THE SORAYA to be Launched for Entertainment Industry Families & Friends

November 24, 2023

The Hollywood Industry is getting back to work, and The Soraya is celebrating with all the hard-working individuals and families who sacrificed so much these past few months.

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Celebrate the Holidays at The Soraya with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and More

November 22, 2023

Celebrating the holidays at The Soraya has become a tradition  for families across the greater Los Angeles region. With a wide variety of offerings for members  of all families — including the increasingly popular Nochebuena: A Christmas Spectacular — The  Soraya's festive celebration spans across nine performances by five artists.  

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The Soraya Announces Holiday Lineup

November 10, 2022

Once again, The Soraya becomes home for family holiday traditions as December brings a variety of offerings that are designed for the entire family to enjoy.

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Nochebuena Returns To The Soraya in December

October 28, 2021

In what has become a popular holiday tradition at The Soraya, the lively Nochebuena celebration returns live on stage for two free performances Friday, December 10 at 8pm and Saturday, December 11 at 3 pm.  These are the final 2021 free concerts presented by The Soraya as a thank to audiences returning to live performances. 

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Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra Lead First of Five Free Events Opening the Soraya 2021-22 Season! 

October 04, 2021

The Soraya celebrates both its 10th Anniversary and Opening Night of the 2021-22 Season with a free performance—Grammy Award winner Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra performing his cross-border collaboration Fandango at the Wall.  

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The Soraya Presents NOCHEBUENA EN CASA

December 02, 2020

In what has become a popular holiday tradition at The Soraya, the lively Nochebuena celebration returns this year as Nochebuena En Casa, an online presentation available to audiences beginning Friday, December 18, 2020 at 5pm.

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NOCHEBUENA Returns to The Soraya

November 22, 2019

othing says 'Happy Holidays, LA-style!' like the annual celebration Nochebuena with the sound of mariachi and the swirling of folklorico dancers. Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles takes center stage at The Soraya, with Eugenia León, La Diva de México, who brings her elegant, powerful vocals. She will be backed by LA's own Mariachi Garibaldi. Nochebuena continues The Soraya's tradition of celebrating the holidays, Mexican-style with two performances on Saturday, December 14 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.

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YouTube Supergroup Voctave Celebrates The Spirit Of The Season At The Soraya, December 15

November 18, 2019

Voctave, the YouTube sensation with over 100 million views, will bring its popular holiday show to The Soraya on Sunday, December 15 at 3:00pm. With dynamically rich harmonies and pitch perfect melodies, Voctave's The Spirit of the Season is a holiday treat for the entire family.  The Soraya's 2019 holiday programming also includes Aspen Sante Fe Ballet's The Nutcracker on December 7 & 8 and Nochebuena featuring Eugenia León, Ballet Folklórico de Los Ángeles, and Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar on December 14.

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The Soraya Announces 2019/2020 Season Featuring Randy Newman's FAUST

April 26, 2019

Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2019-20 Season, which features a reconsideration of Randy Newman's musical Faust, in a concert format (May 9), an opening night recital with Itzhak Perlman accompanied by Rohan De Silva, piano (September 19), and a Beethoven 250th Birthday Celebration featuring six concerts beginning with Jonathan Biss, piano (October 15 & 16); other concerts include the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio (November 13), Royal Philharmonic Orchestra with Pinchas Zukerman, Principal Guest Conductor and Violin Soloist (January 24), Christian Tetzlaff, violin, with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (February 7), Academy of St Martin in the Fields with Joshua Bell (March 4) and Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra (March 25).

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The Soraya Continues Holiday Celebrations with NOCHEBUENA (CHRISTMAS EVE IN MEXICO)

November 26, 2018

The Soraya continues its tradition of celebrating the holidays, Mexican-style with two performances of Nochebuena (Christmas Eve in Mexico) on Saturday, December 8 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm. Ballet Folklorico de Los Ángeles takes center stage in an evening that features the finest of Los Angeles' artists, including Mariachi Garibaldi and Ángela Aguilar, the 14-year-old phenomenon and daughter of renowned Mexican singer Pepe Aguilar.

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Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center For The Performing Arts Announces 2018/19 Season

May 01, 2018

Continuing the momentum created with the current season launch of its Music Knows No Borders series, Executive Director Thor Steingraber unveils the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts' 2018-19 Season, which features four world premieres, two American premieres, several of the world's greatest orchestras, innovative jazz programs, two tributes to Hollywood legends, Broadway classics plus artists from 18 different nations who will appear on stage at The Soraya next season.  New Subscription Series tickets will go on sale May 1, 2018.

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