Parking Options and Alerts for Cal Performances Events

Finding parking can be a challenge as showtime approaches. In light of current construction delays around the campus, we recommend arriving in Berkeley about 45 minutes ahead of the event and, when possible, considering public transportation. Below is a list and map of parking lots near our venues, all equipped for secure credit card payments.

Note: major construction has begun on Bancroft Way near Zellerbach Hall. Lanes may be closed, and street parking and loading zones may be impacted; please plan ahead when travelling to our venues. March 22–31: Bancroft Way will be closed between Bowditch St. and Ellsworth St. See map below for detours.

Additionally, please be aware that at times, multiple events may occur on the same day or evening at the UCB campus, making parking even scarcer. To stay updated on potential parking conflicts, check the Parking Alerts section below or visit the event page for the latest information.

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Parking Lots and Garages

1. Lower Sproul Lot (formerly MLK Student Union Garage)
Bancroft Way near Telegraph Avenue, under Zellerbach Hall (note: this lot is often reserved and will have limited availability during performances)

2. Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Garage
Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Avenue

4. & 5. Telegraph-Channing Garage
Entrances on Durant Avenue and Channing Street, between Telegraph Avenue and Dana Street

6. Bancroft Structure
Bancroft Way between College Avenue and Bowditch Street (note: public use and access Mon–Fri AFTER 5pm and weekends only)

7. Upper Hearst Structure
Corner of Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road/La Loma Avenue

8. Stadium Parking Garage
Gayley Road/Piedmont Avenue at Stadium Rim Way

Map of UC Berkeley Campus, Cal Performances venues and parking options

Bancroft Way construction March 22–31
Red arrows indicate detour to get to Lower Sproul Lot

Greek Theatre Parking

There is limited parking in and around the Greek Theatre. (more information below about drop off and loading zones). Please plan accordingly to allow for the time necessary to find parking, as well as the time it may take to walk the necessary distance to the Greek Theatre.

The closet parking structure to the Greek Theatre is located at the Stadium Garage on Gayley Road (#8 on the above map). (Note that while the Foothill Parking structure is close to the venue as well, it requires a steep descent down a hill in order to reach the venue so please gauge accordingly) Other parking structures include the Upper Hearst Structure (#7) at Hearst Avenue and Gayley Road/La Loma Avenue, Lower Hearst Parking lot located at along Hearst Avenue between Euclid Avenue and Scenic Avenue and the Underhill Parking Structure (#6) located along College Avenue between Channing Way and Haste Street.

Disabled parking is available closest at the Stadium Garage next to the Greek on Gayley Road at Stadium Rim Way. There is additional disabled parking at the Upper Hearst parking garage at the corner of Hearst Ave and Gayley Road. Both are on relatively level paths, with Upper Hearst being somewhat longer (two blocks) distance away.

Drop Off/Loading Zone: There is a curbside drop-off area on Gayley Road just north of the Greek Theatre entrance for passengers with mobility disabilities who prefer to minimize the travel distance to the Greek Theatre.

Comprehensive map of all UC Parking lots (All lots listed are controlled and operated by UC Berkeley Parking & Traffic Transportation)
Directions to the Greek Theatre

Parking Alerts

Our performances often coincide with sporting or other events on the UC Berkeley campus, making parking especially scarce. Allow plenty of extra time to find parking or consider taking public transit. For Cal Athletics games, most, if not all, University parking lots will be reserved for game patrons, and city-owned lots may have a limited number of spots available. Traffic will be heavy.

PARKING ALERT FOR MAR 24 CONCERT
Mahler Chamber Orchestra/Mitsuko Uchida

Bancroft Way will be closed between Bowditch St. and Ellsworth St. during this performance. For those with pre-arranged parking in Lower Sproul Garage, those who wish to park at the RSF Garage, or those who need to be dropped off closer to the venue for accessibility, a detour will be available (as marked on the map below): head north on Ellsworth St. and turn right onto Bancroft Way to access the lot.

For those without pre-arranged parking, we suggest looking into other parking lots away from Bancroft Way as listed on the map above, or taking public transportation when possible. We ask that you plan ahead when getting to the venue for this performance and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Map of UC Berkeley Campus, Cal Performances venues and parking options

Bancroft Way construction March 22–31
Red arrows indicate detour to get to Lower Sproul Lot

Donor Parking Information

Reserved parking is a benefit available to donors at the $1,000 level and above. To view your current parking benefits, log into your Cal Performances account. Donors may reserve parking online, call 510.642.8653, or email donate@calperformances.org.

To the greatest extent possible, parking spots are reserved in the parking lot or garage closest to the concert venue on the UC Berkeley campus. Please note that all parking lots are managed by UC Berkeley’s Parking and Transportation Department, which requires confirmation of final parking arrangements five business days before each performance. Therefore, we are unable to accommodate new or changed requests within the five-day period and cannot credit your account for unused reservations.