Cal Performances

Cal Performances brings the world’s most exciting artists to the Bay Area. We share live art at its most powerful, visionary, and entertaining—set in a culture of fearless thinking.

Our stages welcome a rich variety of music, dance, theater, interdisciplinary arts, and speakers across approximately 80 performances each season. You’ll be transported by must-see renowned performers and emerging talent. In both grand and intimate venues, you’ll enjoy classics and world premieres—and explore both timeless themes and the pressing questions of today. Our productions reflect the full spectrum of human experiences, igniting joy and awe and opening up new ways of seeing the world.

Driven by the innovative, intellectual spirit of UC Berkeley, we bring together the highest caliber of artistry with boundary-pushing ideas. And both onstage and off, we provide meaningful learning opportunities for the whole Bay Area community.