Rachel Maddow at The Novo in Downtown LA

Rachel Maddow is booked at The Novo in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Ticketmaster files the date under arts and theatre rather than music, which fits a night built around a single well-known voice instead of a band. If you are scanning for things to do in Los Angeles in mid-November, this is one of the few dates on the calendar where a national broadcaster takes a downtown stage.

When: Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Where: The Novo, 800 West Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90015 Tickets: Through Ticketmaster (price not listed here, check the event page)

What to expect

The listing does not spell out a format, so treat the specifics as something to confirm on the ticket page before you go. What it does tell us is who is on the bill and where. Maddow is a longtime television host and author, and a room like The Novo suits a spoken-word evening: it is a mid-sized hall where the stage is close to the floor and the crowd is all in one space.

Because the details are thin, the safest plan is to check the Ticketmaster page for the latest on doors, age policy and any support acts. Dates like this one are the kind of upcoming events Los Angeles locals tend to notice late, and popular tickets can move quickly once word spreads.

About The Novo

The Novo is a concert club at L.A. Live, next to Crypto.com Arena. The venue lists a capacity of about 2,400, and shows are all ages unless noted otherwise. Alcohol and the VIP Lounge are 21 and over with a valid photo ID. Bags larger than 14 by 14 inches are not allowed, so travel light. You can read more on the venue guide.

Getting there

Metro's Pico Station is one block away, and several Metro bus lines stop nearby, which is the easiest way to avoid event traffic around L.A. Live on a weeknight. If you drive, the lots next to the venue open about two and a half hours before the show, and the West Garage is free for the first 30 minutes. Plan for a slow exit after the show lets out, since other events at L.A. Live can overlap.

Downtown has plenty of restaurants within a short walk, so an early dinner before the 7:00 PM start is easy to fit in. Browse more arts and culture events or other happenings in downtown Los Angeles while you plan the evening.

Tickets are sold only through the official Ticketmaster listing, so skip resale links of unknown origin and buy from that page.