Latin GRAMMY Award-winning Singer-Songwriter Nella Brings a Soulful Night of Song to the Carpenter Center
For Release: October 30, 2026
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Latin GRAMMY Award-winner Nella performs on the Carpenter Center’s Cabaret Stage on Friday, December 11 at 8 p.m. in her last scheduled U.S. appearance this year. Known for her powerhouse voice, the singer-songwriter blends the folkloric traditions of her native Venezuela with Andalusian influences in this soulful evening of Latin music and reimagined classics, presented in partnership with KCRW.
This past August, Nella graced The Hollywood Bowl with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic in A Concert for Venezuela. Her rise to fame began in 2019, when she went from Berklee graduate to Latin GRAMMY Award winner for Best New Artist. The New York Times called the title track of her debut album Voy one of the best songs of 2019 in any genre. Nella has performed with Alejandro Sanz, collaborated with Jennifer López, and performed in Academy Award winner Asghar Farhadi’s film Everybody Knows. Her third album, En Otra Vida, honored historic female Latin American composers. Her most recent release, Hilo Rojo, is a collaboration with Puerto Rican salsa singer Gilberto Santa Rosa.
Nella’s appearance is part of the Carpenter Center’s Spotlight Sessions, allowing patrons access to the unfiltered energy of rising stars. All performances take place on the Center’s Cabaret Stage, which features cabaret seating never more than 40 feet from the artist. Tickets to see Nella on the Center’s Cabaret Stage are $49, including all ticketing fees.
In addition to Nella’s appearance, the Carpenter Center is home to more Latin American music and dance this December. Pacífico Dance Company perform Mujeres de Mexico: Stories in Motion on Friday, Dec. 4 at 8 p.m., capturing the vibrant traditions of Mexican folklórico dance. On Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m., Forever Tango captures the passion and drama of Argentina’s most iconic dance, with music by an eleven-piece orchestra.
Event Details
Nella
When: Friday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m.
Venue: Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center, 6200 E. Atherton St., Long Beach, CA 90815
Tickets: $49 at https://www.carpenterarts.org/event/nella
Additional ticketing information is available at carpenterarts.org/ticket-office. Press photos are available at carpenterarts.org/press.
Attendance and Parking Information
Patrons are advised to visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at www.carpenterarts.org/faqs before any performance for the most up-to-date attendance information.
Convenient parking is available directly in front of the Carpenter Center in Lot G12. All parking lots on campus, including Lot G12, are operated by CSULB’s Parking and Transportation Services, which sets all parking fees. The Carpenter Center does not earn any portion of the collected parking fees. Parking fees this season remain at $10 after 5:30 p.m. on weekdays and $10 all day on weekends. Additional parking information is available at carpenterarts.org/parking.
About the Carpenter Center
The Richard and Karen Carpenter Performing Arts Center is located on the campus of California State University, Long Beach. Its 1,054-seat theatre gracefully accommodates large and small productions, including a season of performances showcasing emerging and established musicians, dancers, actors, speakers, comedians, and visual artists, as well as other artistic, educational, and cultural experiences that enrich lives, promote lifelong learning in and through the performing arts, and serve as a gateway between the university and the greater community.
