The Soraya

The Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts, located at 18111 Nordhoff St, Northridge, CA 91330, USA, is a premier event venue that offers a variety of meeting, conference, and event facilities. Here is a detailed description of the venue and its function rooms:

Overview

The Soraya is a state-of-the-art performing arts center designed to serve the San Fernando Valley and beyond. It features a 1,700-seat performance hall, a 175-seat black box theater, and various other spaces for diverse events.

Function Rooms and Capacities

• The Great Hall

• Capacity: 1,690 people
• Ideal for: Large performing ensembles, dance recitals and competitions, graduations, award ceremonies, film screenings, lectures, presentations, recording sessions, and film shoots.

• Valera Lobby

• Capacity: Up to approximately 200 people
• Ideal for: Receptions both large and small, and seated banquets in the Orchestra-level lobby.

• Soraya Courtyard

• Capacity: Up to approximately 400 people
• Ideal for: Small and medium-sized outdoor performances, receptions, and seated banquets.

• Art Gallery

• Capacity: Up to approximately 100 people
• Ideal for: Small meetings and receptions, which can be expanded to include additional foyer space for larger receptions.

• Porter Pavilion

• Capacity: Up to approximately 100 people
• Ideal for: Small meetings and receptions, which can be expanded to include additional foyer space for larger receptions.

• Zev Yaroslavsky Rehearsal Room

• Capacity: Up to approximately 200 people
• Ideal for: Music and dance rehearsals, large meetings, presentations, seminars, small ensemble performances, receptions, and seated banquets.

Venue Amenities

• Clean and Modern Facilities

• Multi-use Adaptable Venues

• Extensive State-of-the-art Audio, Video, and Lighting Systems

• Concert Halls with Variable Acoustics

• Company Switches for Additional Power

• Versatile Loading Docks

• Secure Facilities Located on a College Campus with a Dedicated Police Department

• Ample Parking with Powered Cart and Valet Parking Services Available

• On-site Ticket Office

• On-site Catering and Concessions Partners

• In-venue Merchandise Sales Support

• Complimentary Wi-Fi Access

The Soraya offers a comprehensive range of event spaces tailored to meet the needs of various events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale performances and conferences. Its modern facilities and extensive amenities ensure a high-quality experience for both guests and organizers.