Performance Venue Rental in Downtown Ventura
An intimate 80-seat performance space for music, theater, dance, rehearsals, workshops, screenings, and community events.
NAMBA Performing Arts Center is a fully equipped performance venue in Downtown Ventura with flexible seating, a 1,000-square-foot stage, Marley dance floor, house sound and lighting, projection, a grand piano, and backstage space.
It is built for artists and organizations that want people close to the work.
Venue at a Glance
- Maximum seated capacity: 80
- Stage: approximately 1,000 sq. ft.
- Marley dance floor: approximately 800 sq. ft.
- Flexible portable seating
- 40-foot mirrored wall with sheers
- Green room / dressing room
- Box office and front-of-house area
- House sound and stage lighting
- Video projection
- Kawai KG-2D parlor grand piano
- ADA-accessible entrance and doorways
Intimate does not mean compromised. It means the audience is close enough to notice.
A Ventura Room Built for Live Work
Live Music & Recitals
The room keeps performer and audience close, while house sound, microphones, monitors, lighting, and the Kawai grand piano support a wide range of live music.
Theater & Readings
Expressions carry. Quiet moments stay quiet. Theater gets to behave like theater.
Dance & Movement
The mirrors can remain exposed for rehearsal or be softened with sheers for performance.
Rehearsals, Workshops & Classes
NAMBA is also available for rehearsals, auditions, masterclasses, artist talks, music workshops, theater classes, and educational programs.
Not every important day in a performance needs an audience.
Screenings & Community Events
Projection and flexible seating make the space suitable for independent film screenings, documentaries, presentations, cultural programs, and community gatherings.
NAMBA’s mission is enriching community through the power of performance, so work that brings artists, ideas, and people together is very much at home here.
What Your Rental Can Include
Available venue resources include house PA, digital mixing, microphones, monitors, stage lighting, projection, portable seating, Marley flooring, mirrors with sheers, green room space, and the Kawai parlor grand piano.
Technical requirements vary by production, so sound, lighting, projection, piano use, staging, and load-in needs should be discussed before booking.
It is easier to solve unusual production questions while everyone is still drinking coffee than during load-in.
Flexible Seating & Room Configurations
NAMBA’s portable seating allows the space to change with the work.
Traditional rows can serve concerts, theater, and screenings, while more open configurations can support readings, workshops, discussions, rehearsals, and movement-based events.
Maximum seated capacity is 80 guests.
See the Space
Take a virtual walk through NAMBA to see the stage, seating area, entrance, and backstage spaces before planning your event.
Downtown Ventura Location
NAMBA Performing Arts Center
47 South Oak Street
Ventura, CA 93001
805.628.9250
NAMBA sits in the heart of Downtown Ventura, close to Main Street restaurants, shops, galleries, and nightlife.
The location makes NAMBA a convenient performance and rehearsal venue for artists, educators, nonprofits, and organizations throughout Ventura, Oxnard, Ojai, Camarillo, Santa Paula, Port Hueneme, and Ventura County.
For touring performers and Los Angeles-area artists, Ventura is an easy run up the 101.
Come up the coast. Make something interesting.
Parking
Free and metered public parking is available within walking distance in Downtown Ventura. Confirm current parking information when planning your event so accurate directions can be shared with guests.
Rental Rates & Availability
A rehearsal, recital, workshop, and ticketed theatrical production place very different demands on a room, so rental requirements vary by event.
Start with our current rental information, then tell us what you are planning.
When contacting NAMBA, please include:
- Event or performance type
- Preferred and alternate dates
- Estimated attendance
- Public or private event
- Rehearsal and load-in needs
- Sound, lighting, projection, or piano requirements
- Any unusual technical or staging needs
To reserve your time at NAMBA, please contact Chair of the Board of Directors, Tamara Varney at
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people does NAMBA seat?
NAMBA has a maximum seated capacity of 80, creating an intimate setting for live performance, classes, screenings, and community programs.
What kinds of events can I rent NAMBA for?
The venue can accommodate live music, recitals, theater, staged readings, dance, rehearsals, auditions, workshops, classes, screenings, presentations, and appropriate community or cultural events.
Does NAMBA have sound, lighting, and projection?
Yes. House sound, microphones, stage monitoring, theatrical lighting, and video projection are available. Specific technical needs should be confirmed before your event.
Does NAMBA have a piano and dance floor?
Yes. NAMBA has a Kawai KG-2D parlor grand piano and approximately 800 square feet of Marley dance flooring.
Is NAMBA accessible?
The venue provides ADA-compliant ramp access and doorways. Contact NAMBA in advance about specific performer or audience accessibility requirements.
Bring the Work Into the Room
Some venues are built to hold a crowd.
NAMBA is built to hold attention.
If you are looking for an intimate performance venue in Ventura where audiences can get close to the music, movement, stories, and people making them, tell us what you have in mind.
Enriching community through the power of performance.