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The NOVO by Microsoft

Rock Club, Concert Hall, and Bar

South Park, Los Angeles

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Ranked #3 for tours in Downtown Los Angeles
"Club Nokia's only public restroom in between shows is Starbucks."(7 Tips)
"Front row balcony was GREAT😃👍🏻"(6 Tips)
"Right in front of Staples Center."(2 Tips)
"Zig-zagging line including a metal detector -- are you serial?"(2 Tips)

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MyspaceFebruary 13, 2012
In addition to being conveniently downtown near Staples Center & The Grammy Museum - this venue is HUGE! Multiple floors, beautiful VIP areas, & the stage/sound is impeccable. We love it here!
PCL ConstructionMarch 12, 2013
The project called for a floating concrete flooring system. While the original design specified a Styrofoam and isolator assembly, PCL was challenged to use this method on very tight schedule. Read more
S LeeOctober 6, 2014
If you attend a show here, best seats are VIP balcony 2, row AA, anywhere between seats 207-214. Center, unobstructed view of stage.
Janet SimJanuary 31, 2015
Didn't expect such a nice place for a concert! Not a huge place but it's beautiful. A lounge area, two bars, neat lights, nice ambience.
Jacqueline L.February 8, 2014
Overly-zealous LA Live security. Huge line for metal detectors, TSA-style bins & thorough purse/man-purse/keychain inspection. Inside, girl in front of me got kicked out for taking crappy phone pics.
Akinbode OguntuyiJune 9, 2018
Stumbled into a lively street party. Right in front of Staples Center. Lovely Friday evening experience.
Gene VashSeptember 8, 2012
The 4th floor VIP Lounge complete changed my view of this venue. Had an amazing time. Comfy couches and waitress. The show from the main room is playing on big HD TVs.
Efrosini-Maria FergadisOctober 4, 2016
An amazing concert and great place with family and friends
David HeiserSeptember 29, 2017
Try to stand at the railing right behind the pit. Good view, less likely to be smushed.
Zigabid Zig A BidSeptember 22, 2011
It's like a scaled down version of the Wiltern in here. Lineup early if you want to get pit access. Otherwise, find a nice spot by the sound booth for the best sound.
The Do LaBAugust 3, 2011
We are hosting a show here on August 19th featuring The Glitch Mob & RJD2. Tips: Arrive early to secure your spot on the ground level. Also save $ money on parking by finding street parking near by.
Where Los Angeles MagazineMay 21, 2012
Intimately sized at 2,300-person capacity, with similar pop-radio players you’d see at Staples. Three bars and a sleek lounge create inviting environments to cool your heels between sets. Read more
Rebecca BalnisOctober 1, 2020
Archeologists will one day refer to the Novo as the place Heilung once played.
L TNovember 24, 2011
Great Venue for a concert but try not to buy standing room tickets. Balcony seats are good too if you sit in the first half.
CalystaApril 13, 2011
Saw The Dirty Work Tour here today!! Great venue to see your favorite artists!!! WARNING: Watch out for the assholes (if you're in the pit) who like mosh and elbow you in the ribs.
Gilt CityApril 29, 2011
Matisyahu's latest smash album, “Live at Stubbs, Vol. II,” dropped in February, and he’s going on tour this summer. Gilt City members can buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Connie ChiuOctober 30, 2016
Spacious dance floor with upper balcony seating. Sound system can be better.
Keep A Breast FoundationApril 12, 2011
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Ben HarperOctober 17, 2012
Harper’s eclectic sound of reggae, blues, and rock complemented the sounds of Ziggy Marley as they shared the staged in Dec 2011 at Club Nokia. Order Harper’s new album By My Side here: Read more
FrancineNovember 1, 2014
Got free tickets to see B.O.B and Kevin Gates. Was my very first rap concert. Wasn't a packed house but it was pretty chill.
ᴡ MillerOctober 8, 2011
Make sure to come check out the Expendables on 10/9 here at Club Nokia. Here is a link to their hit song Ganja Smuggling via #soundcloud!! Read more
VictoriaMarch 25, 2016
Been here 5+ times
It's a small venue. Balcony, VIP pit area and then a regular general admission pit. Weird they have "two pits."
Jazzy LDecember 5, 2010
Get the VIP tickets, the seating is awesome and soooo worth it. Plus you don't have to wait in the long line!
Stephanie GuerrieriJanuary 14, 2010
Magnolia restaurant, which is located just around the corner has a awesome happy hour (Happy Hour Mon-Fri: 4pm til 7pm) if you're there on a week day Read more
Invalid InputMarch 11, 2010
This venue always has great artists. There's a bar inside. Floor and balcony seatings. The biggest, coolest artists perform at Club Nokia!
Karen IAugust 12, 2013
Go early if it's General Admission. They close the lower level once it's full!
Stacy SmallNovember 21, 2010
Have dinner before the show around the corner at Flemings. Great food, friendly service, nice ambience. Ask for Ian to wait on you
@jvincephotoAugust 16, 2016
Worked behind the scenes with a tour. Staff was top notch
Hillary NoelleApril 13, 2015
I saw MatisYahu here. I don't like that you need a special ticket to get close to the stage, and anything behind that (general admission) is a terrible view. Pillars everywhere.
Ryan PohanicJune 2, 2012
Wack place to see a show. Go catch a game at Staples instead. #dickcheesesandwich
Iman F.October 30, 2012
Came to see The Presets and the venue was great, but I had no idea GA didn't give you access to the pit. Lame! During the show people ended up jumping over the barrier anyway.
Nathan RayAugust 11, 2011
Been here 10+ times
For most shows, you need a wristband to get in the pit. Sometimes you have to go to the pit bouncer farthest from the club entrance to get one, and that's only if they aren't all gone already.
Campus CircleJanuary 22, 2013
Check out this live show review of Beats Antique performing at Club Nokia. http://www.campuscircle.com/review.cfm?r=16195
Efrosini-Maria FergadisDecember 10, 2015
Great place and cool to hear music
nikkiDecember 12, 2016
bartenders are slow and absolute assholes! demanded a tip for taking 20 minutes to open a $12 bottle of beer, then claimed she wasn't going to serve me if i came back for another. entitled. 😒
Tosha RaeMarch 21, 2015
Concerts, live music, cocktails
Steven HimmelSeptember 30, 2012
Had an amazing time being a part of this show!
Jodi KurlandAugust 22, 2010
The sound is FANTASTIC from just behind the sound boards. BUT, you have to deal w/the loud drunkards at the bar.
Vanity Fair AgendaJanuary 30, 2012
COLDPLAY, live. The show, scheduled for Wednesday, February 8 at 9:00 p.m., is a special iHeartRadio Benefit Concert.
Whiskquito BurritoAugust 21, 2010
nice, new venue, good acoustics. nice atmosphere and bar
Jacqueline L.September 22, 2016
$5 for a bottle of water?? What is this Coachella?
Brandon PickettFebruary 25, 2012
This place is okay. Seats + good music = sucks.... More of a dancefloor would be awesome.
Chip MunkDecember 14, 2014
Annual christmas party.!Adriana's insurance
Decibel MagazineDecember 13, 2010
On 02/08/2011 the Decibel Sponsored Creatures from the Black Abyss Tour stops here! Featuring Cradle of Filth, Nachtmystium, Turisas and Daniel Lioneye
Dominique GibsonSeptember 16, 2010
Saw TREY SONGZ @ this place & it was amazing! Little Unorganized but still fun.
Zoey HaileyOctober 29, 2011
If your here, you love making music, try networking with these guys: http://bit.ly/p5XW71
Priscilla K. DeasonSeptember 27, 2012
Use the elevator instead of the escalator.
Ethan ShvartzmanOctober 17, 2011
One of the worst places in LA for a show. You have a choice get here early and overpay for drinks or get here later and sit in xrappy seats upstairs... Or just avoid this "venue"
Michelle ReynosoJuly 8, 2012
Avoid row BB on the VIP level. Lots of legroom BUT hard to see over Row AA
Jonny ArguelloApril 13, 2013
Took forever just to get inside. Zig-zagging line including a metal detector -- are you serial?

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