Directions and Parking
Find everything you need about getting here and parking for Cal Performances events. We host performances across multiple venues, nearly all of which are on the UC Berkeley campus. To help you plan your visit, this page includes:
Venue addresses and driving directions
BART and AC Transit information
Parking options near each venue, including accessible and reserved donor parking details
Parking alerts for when there is something happening in the area that could impact traffic flow and parking availability
Venue Locations
Zellerbach Hall GPS address: 101 Zellerbach Hall, Berkeley, CA 94720
Zellerbach Playhouse GPS address: 2413 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hertz Hall GPS address: 101 Cross-Sproul Path, Berkeley, CA 94704
First Congregational Church GPS address: 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
Hearst Greek Theatre GPS address: 2001 Gayley Rd, Berkeley, CA 94720
Driving Directions to Campus
From Interstate 80 (San Francisco, Oakland, Marin)
Exit at University Avenue exit. Continue east on University Avenue approximately 1.5 miles to Oxford Street. Turn right on Oxford Street, pass Bancroft Way, and turn left on Durant Avenue. Our venues are located at various locations on/near the UCB campus.
From Highway 24 (Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek)
Exit at Telegraph Avenue exit. Turn right onto Telegraph Avenue and continue north approximately 2 miles to Bancroft Way. Our venues are located at various locations on/near the UCB campus.
Note: You should not attempt to drive through the campus to reach any of our venues. If your GPS directions for Zellerbach Hall or Zellerbach Playhouse lead you through campus (Frank Schlessinger Way/Grade St), we suggest that you use the address of the UC Berkeley Student Union: Eshleman Hall (2465 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704), as it is directly in front of Zellerbach Hall.
BART
If traveling by BART, take the orange or red Richmond line to the Downtown Berkeley station. We recommend using the BART Trip Planner to get a list of BART options for the date, time, and location of the performance. From the BART station, you can take AC Transit to the performance venue (see “AC Transit” section below), or you may walk (approximately 10–15 minutes for most of our venues).
Walking directions from BART to Zellerbach Hall
Walking directions from BART to Zellerbach Playhouse
Walking directions from BART to Hertz Hall
Walking directions from BART to First Church
Walking directions from BART to the Greek Theatre
AC Transit
Several AC Transit bus lines stop directly in front of or near to our venues. We recommend using the AC Transit Trip Planner to get a list of bus options for the date, time, and location of the performance.
Parking
Finding parking can be a challenge as showtime approaches. 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 each venue, all equipped for secure credit card payments.
Additionally, please be aware that at times, multiple events may occur on the same day or evening at the UC Berkeley campus, significantly limiting parking availability. To stay updated on potential parking conflicts, check the Parking Alerts section.
Closest Lots (numbers refer to map)
1. Lower Sproul Lot (Bancroft Way near Telegraph Ave, under Zellerbach Hall), approximate 1-minute walk
While this is the closest lot to Zellerbach Hall and Zellerbach Playhouse, parking is often fully reserved the day of performances, so we do not recommend counting on availability here.
2. Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Garage (Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Ave), approximate 5-minute walk
3. & 4. Telegraph-Channing Garage (entrances on Durant Ave and Channing St, between Telegraph Ave and Dana St), approximate 5-minute walk
5. Ellsworth Structure (2312 Channing Way), approximate 10-minute walk
6. Underhill Parking Lot (along College Ave between Channing Way and Haste St), approximate 10-minute walk
Accessible Parking and Drop Off
Many of the lots listed above have accessible parking spaces, however, Cal Performances cannot guarantee availability at the time of the performance. For those who would prefer to be dropped off closer to the venue, there is a designated curbside drop-off area on Bancroft Way between Telegraph Ave and Dana St. Please be aware that there is not a wheelchair accessible curb in this loading zone; for a more accessible curb, look to drop-off closer to the crosswalks in this area along Bancroft Way.
Closest Lots (numbers refer to map)
3. & 4. Telegraph-Channing Garage (entrances on Durant Ave and Channing St, between Telegraph Ave and Dana St), approximate 1-minute walk
5. Ellsworth Structure (2312 Channing Way), approximate 5-minute walk
1. Lower Sproul Lot (Bancroft Way near Telegraph Ave, under Zellerbach Hall), approximate 5-minute walk
Parking is often fully reserved the day of performances, so we do not recommend counting on availability here.
2. Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Garage (Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Ave), approximate 5-minute walk
6. Underhill Parking Lot (along College Ave between Channing Way and Haste St), approximate 10-minute walk
Accessible Parking and Drop Off
Many of the lots listed above have accessible parking spaces, however, Cal Performances cannot guarantee availability at the time of the performance. For those who would prefer to be dropped off closer to the venue, there is a designated curbside drop-off area on Durant Ave outside of East Bay School.
Closest Lots (numbers refer to map)
6. Underhill Parking Lot (along College Ave between Channing Way and Haste St), approximate 10-minute walk
While this is the closest lot to Hertz Hall, parking is often partially reserved the day of performances and will have limited availability.
1. Lower Sproul Lot (Bancroft Way near Telegraph Ave, under Zellerbach Hall), approximate 10-minute walk
3. & 4. Telegraph-Channing Garage (entrances on Durant Ave and Channing St, between Telegraph Ave and Dana St), approximate 10-minute walk
2. Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) Garage (Bancroft Way at Ellsworth Ave), approximate 15-minute walk
Accessible Parking and Drop Off
Many of the lots listed above have accessible parking spaces, however, Cal Performances cannot guarantee availability at the time of the performance. For those who would prefer to be dropped off closer to the venue, there is a turnaround at the bottom of Optometry Lane next to Minor Hall.
Closest Lots (numbers refer to map)
8. Stadium Garage (2175 Gayley Rd), approximate 5-minute walk
7. Upper Hearst Structure (Hearst Ave and Gayley Rd/La Loma Ave), approximate 10-minute walk
10. Lower Hearst Structure (along Hearst Ave between Euclid Ave and Scenic Ave), approximate 15-minute walk
6. Underhill Parking Lot (along College Ave between Channing Way and Haste St), approximate 15-minute walk
Accessible Parking and Drop Off
Many of the lots listed above have disabled parking spaces, however, Cal Performances cannot guarantee availability at the time of the performance. For those who would prefer to be dropped off closer to the venue, there is a designated curbside drop-off area on Gayley Road just north of the Greek Theatre entrance near bus stop R15 (a 250ft walk to the beginning of the ADA ramp at the North Entrance).
Reserved parking is a benefit for donors of $1,000+. If you have already acquired reserved parking for a performance, your spot will be held under your name at the following lot locations:
Reserved Donor Parking Lots
For Zellerbach Hall, Zellerbach Playhouse, and First Church performances: Lower Sproul Lot (1 on the map, Bancroft Way near Telegraph Ave, under Zellerbach Hall)
For Hertz Hall performances: Underhill Parking Lot (6 on the map, 2645 Haste Street)
Note that this is a new lot location for the 2025–26 season; See shuttle information below
For Greek Theatre performances: Upper Hearst Structure (7 on the map, Hearst Ave and Gayley Rd/La Loma Ave)
Hertz Hall/Underhill Lot Shuttle
Due to construction on the parking lot previously utilized for Hertz Hall parking reservations, reserved donor parking has been moved to Underhill Parking Lot (2645 Haste Street) for the 2025–26 season. Because this new lot is slightly further from the lot used previously (about 0.4mi from the venue), we will be offering a free, accessible shuttle service exclusively for donors with reserved parking in the Underhill Lot for all recitals during this season.
Getting to the venue: The shuttle will be available to pick up passengers with reserved donor parking at 60 minutes, 40 minutes, and 20 minutes prior to the performance start time. The pick-up area will be located along Haste St near the south parking lot entrance and will be clearly marked by A-frame signs, though onsite staff will also be able to provide additional wayfinding support as needed. Passengers will be dropped off along Bancroft Way near the previously used parking structure.
Returning to Underhill Lot: Following the conclusion of the performance, the shuttle will be available to return passengers from the Bancroft Way drop-off location to Underhill Lot. The returning shuttles will retrieve passengers with reserved donor parking at 15 minutes, 35 minutes, and 55 minutes after the performance end time.
Questions
For questions about reserved donor parking, contact tickets@calperformances.org.
Parking Alerts
Our performances at times coincide with sporting or other events on the UC Berkeley campus, making parking particularly scarce. Please allow additional time for traffic and parking for the following events.
Paris Opera Ballet: Red Carpet; A North American Premiere by Hofesh Shechter
October 4
Cal Football and Homecoming Weekend
Third Coast Percussion and Salar Nader, tabla: Murmurs in Time
November 1
Cal Football
MOMIX: Alice (Matinee & Evening)
November 29
Cal Football