Club Nur - Queer Middle Eastern Night
Club Nur is Los Angeles' iconic Queer Middle Eastern Night—a groundbreaking celebration of music, culture, identity, and community. Founded in 2006 by Armenian promoters Gevorg Khudyan and Hrair Sarkissian, Club Nur was created to give LGBTQ+ people of Middle Eastern and North African heritage a place where they could hear the music they grew up with, celebrate their cultures, and be unapologetically themselves.
More than just a nightclub, Club Nur became a cultural home. It brought together Armenians, Arabs, Persians, Turks, Kurds, Israelis, Palestinians, and allies from every background onto one dance floor—proving that music has the power to transcend borders, politics, and generations. The night became known for its unforgettable blend of Middle Eastern beats, world rhythms, house music, vibrant performances, hookah lounges, and an atmosphere built on love, belonging, and celebration.
For two decades, Club Nur has represented resilience, chosen family, and the beauty of queer cultural expression. Its 20-year anniversary is more than a party—it's a reunion honoring the community that helped shape one of Los Angeles' most beloved and influential LGBTQ+ cultural events.
20 Years of Community. 20 Years of Connection. 20 Years of Belonging