The Novo is a 2,400-capacity live-entertainment venue at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, hosting concerts, comedy and other events. Its location beside Crypto.com Arena makes it part of the area’s larger entertainment district, with Metro service and parking close by.
- Address: 800 West Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015
- Metro: Pico Station is one block from The Novo
- Venue capacity: 2,400
Where The Novo is at L.A. LIVE
The Novo is at 800 West Olympic Blvd., with its entrance through the L.A. LIVE plaza next to Crypto.com Arena. The venue opened in 2008 as Club Nokia and took the name The Novo in 2016.
Inside, event space spans three levels, alongside three full-service bars with outdoor patios and a VIP lounge. Goldenvoice books the venue exclusively. If you’re planning a night around another nearby event, the guide to getting to Crypto.com Arena from Westlake covers its neighboring arena.
How do you get to The Novo from Westlake?
Metro Rail’s Pico Station is one block from The Novo, and Metro Rail and Metro buses stop near the venue. From Casa Bella Inn Downtown LA, The Novo is about a 22-minute walk, and you can book rooms for a show-night stay.
The Novo directs guests to Metro’s Trip Planner for route planning.
Tickets, entry and event schedules
The Novo’s event calendar provides show dates, door times, event details and ticket links. Event listings appear after details are confirmed with artist management, so check the official site before you go.
Buy online tickets through AXS and use AXS Mobile ID through the AXS app to enter. If you don’t have smartphone access, you may use the credit card used to buy the tickets. Everyone entering needs a ticket. Shows are all ages unless an event says otherwise, and children ages 7 and under need appropriate hearing protection.
Bags, including backpacks and luggage, may not be larger than 14 by 14 inches. Re-entry is not allowed after your ticket has been scanned. The box office opens at 5 p.m. on event days; will-call pickup begins two hours before show time and requires valid photo ID. For show-specific box office details, call 323-464-6269.
Parking and event-night transport
L.A. LIVE parking garages have entrances on Olympic Boulevard and surrounding streets. The Novo recommends the West Garage, Lot W, Gates E and F, at 1015 Georgia St.; enter from Georgia Street by turning onto West Road. The first 30 minutes in the West Garage are free.
The venue says nearly 4,000 parking spaces sit immediately beside The Novo, with more than 16,000 spaces within a seven- to ten-minute walk of L.A. LIVE. Accessible parking is directly below the venue in the L.A. LIVE East Parking Garage, with elevators connecting the garage to The Novo entrance.
Plan the return trip
Metro Rail and buses stop near The Novo, and Pico Station is one block away, giving you a transit option for leaving the venue as well as arriving. The Los Angeles transit guide from Westlake puts Metro and other ways around the city in context.
If you drive, check current parking arrangements before setting out, since rates can change. The Novo’s parking lots open 2½ hours before events and remain open one hour after an event ends.
FAQs
Where is The Novo in Los Angeles?
The Novo is at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles, at 800 West Olympic Blvd. Its entrance is through the plaza next to Crypto.com Arena.
Is The Novo near a Metro station?
Yes. Pico Station is one block away, and Metro Rail and Metro buses stop near the venue.
What is The Novo’s bag-size limit?
Bags may not be larger than 14 by 14 inches. The rule includes backpacks, large bags, suitcases and luggage.
Does The Novo have accessible seating?
All entries are accessible. ADA viewing areas are on the second tier of the main floor, house left, and on a platform on the house-left side of the balcony.