Plan Your Visit
About
The Novo is a premier 2,400-capacity live entertainment venue located at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. Opened in 2008 and renamed in 2016 (formerly known as Club Nokia), the 59,000-square-foot space has become one of Southern California’s most versatile stages, hosting a wide variety of events including concerts, comedy, award shows, film premieres, and brand activations. The Novo has welcomed an extensive range of artists across genres, with performances from Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Drake, Lizzo, Tyler, The Creator, The 1975, Post Malone, Ozzy Osbourne, SZA, Nipsey Hussle, BB King, Juice WRLD, The Killers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robyn, D’Angelo, and many more. Centrally located within the L.A. LIVE campus—home to Crypto.com Arena, Peacock Theater, the GRAMMY Museum, hotels, and restaurants—The Novo continues to serve as a cultural anchor for Los Angeles, offering a best-in-class experience for artists, fans, and creators.
The Novo features:
- 3 levels of immersive event space
- 3 full-service bars with outdoor patios with a gorgeous view of Downtown Los Angeles
- Interactive Photo Booths throughout the space
- VIP lounge featuring private cabanas and premium hospitality experiences
- Ideal for large-scale corporate events, celebrations, product launches, and nightlife experiences
- Exclusive catering by Wolfgang Puck
- State-of-the-Art Acoustics, designed for live entertainment
The Novo is exclusively booked by Goldenvoice. Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, also operates successful Los Angeles music venues including the Fonda Theatre, El Rey Theatre, Shrine Auditorium, Fox Theater Pomona and Microsoft Theater. Beginning as an independent punk rock promoter in the early 1980s, Goldenvoice grew to be the preeminent alternative promoter in Southern California by forging strong relationships with both bands and music fans. Goldenvoice promotes over 500 concerts a year in California, Nevada, Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii and Canada.
Getting Here
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Directions
The Novo
800 West Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
Located in downtown Los Angeles, The Novo is easily accessible from every major freeway and from a variety of public transportation options. The Novo is located adjacent to Crypto.com Arena. Enter through the L.A. Live plaza and follow venue signage to The Novo entrance. There are nearly 4,000 parking spaces immediately adjacent to The Novo with more than 16,000 parking spaces available within a seven to ten minute walk to the L.A. LIVE sports, residential and entertainment district.
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Public Transportation
There are many alternative forms of transportation to The Novo events, including Metro Rail and Metro Buses, which frequently stop near The Novo. If you're coming to The Novo by train, Metro Rail Pico Station is only a block away from The Novo. To find the route that's best for you, use the Trip Planner on www.metro.net.
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Parking
On-site parking is available in the L.A. Live parking garages, with entrances on Olympic Boulevard and surrounding streets. When visiting L.A. LIVE, we recommend using the West Garage (Lot W, Gates E & F - Enter on Georgia St. and turn on West Road). Parking in West Garage is free for the first 30 minutes.
WEST GARAGE (LOT W, GATES E & F) 1015 Georgia St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Parking lots controlled by our venues open 2 1/2 hours prior to events and remain open one hour after the event's conclusion. Parking rates vary and are subject to change.
The Novo, Microsoft Theater, Crypto.com Arena, L.A. LIVE and their respective affiliates, owners, tenants and contractors do not endorse or control parking rates or policies at non-company owned or operated parking locations.
Virtual Tour
CLICK TO EXPANDNo matter where you are within The Novo, you'll enjoy an unparalleled level of intimacy and comfort that will keep you coming back show after show. Our goal is to ensure that our guests are as comfortable in our theatre as they would be in their own homes.
Access to the Pit Area (in front of the Stage) is limited in number. For access to the pit, you must have the wristband designated by The Novo Management. VIP/ Backstage/ All Access credentials do not give you access to the Pit Area. Wristbands will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis. Once all wristbands are distributed, no more will be allocated for that show.