Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall
Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue Berkeley CA 94720- Phone:
- 510-642-9988
- Website:
- http://www.calperfs.berkeley.edu
- Capacity:
- 2000
For questions about a purchase, please contact Goldstar.
Current Events on Goldstar
Note: Some events offered through Goldstar at this venue are only available via email. Please refer to your past emails to view these events.
Humorist/Bestselling Author David Rakoff of This American Life
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $36.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $18.00
Author/essayist David Rakoff is best known for his biting humor, which inspiredThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution to describe him as "the love child of Dorothy Parker, Oscar Wilde, and All About Eve's Addison... Learn More.
Past Events on Goldstar
Peking Acrobats: China's Magnificent Spectacle at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $20.00 - $48.00
- Our Price:
- $10.00 - $24.00
For half a century, China's remarkable Peking Acrobats have toured the globe, delighting audiences worldwide with their awe-inspiring feats of athletic and artistic talent. Drawing on more than two thousand... Learn More.
Handel's Messiah with Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $78.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $39.00
When Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale gave their first performances in more than a decade of Handel's Messiah last year, the San Francisco Classical Voice praised it as "a triumph." The beloved... Learn More.
Nicola Luisotti Leads the San Francisco Opera Orchestra in Beethoven
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $54.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- $27.00 - $34.00
As music director for the famed San Francisco Opera since 2009, Italian maestro Nicola Luisotti has been hailed by audiences and praised by the press. The San Francisco Chronicle even calls him "a blast to... Learn More.
Soprano Dawn Upshaw and the Australian Chamber Orchestra in Cal Performances Concert
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $44.00 - $88.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $44.00
Soprano Dawn Upshaw is joined by the adventurous Australian Chamber Orchestra in this program featuring works by composers Webern, Crumb, Grieg and Bartók, plus a new piece by Maria Schneider. The first... Learn More.
Cal Performances Presents the Maria Schneider Orchestra: Grammy-Winning Jazz Ensemble
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $42.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $34.00
Innovative composer and conductor Maria Schneider brings her award-winning 21-piece jazz orchestra to Berkeley as part of Cal Perfomances' Ojai North series. Schneider and her orchestra have a distinguished... Learn More.
The Royal Danish Ballet Presents Nordic Modern Choreography at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $38.00 - $100.00
- Our Price:
- $19.00 - $50.00
Founded in 1748, The Royal Danish Ballet is the world's third-oldest ballet company. Beyond the company's dedication to the works of the great dancer-choreographer August Bournonville, the company has also... Learn More.
The Afro-Cuban All Stars Bring Latin Jazz to Berkeley
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $22.00 - $46.00
- Our Price:
- $11.00 - $23.00
Led by the legendary "Quincy Jones of Cuba" and Buena Vista Social Club founder Juan de Marcos González, the Afro-Cuban All Stars span four generations of musicians -- ranging in age from 13 to 81 -- who... Learn More.
Lorin Maazel, the Castleton Festival Opera, and the Berkeley Symphony Perform Britten
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $58.00
- Our Price:
- FREE
Acclaimed conductor Lorin Maazel brings his Castleton Festival Opera to the Bay Area for a rare performance. With Maazel himself at the podium, Castleton and the Berkeley Symphony perform fully-staged... Learn More.
John McLaughlin & 4th Dimension: Guitar Legend at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $58.00 - $72.00
- Our Price:
- $25.00
Guitar master John McLaughlin and his group 4th Dimension. McLaughlin rose to prominence performing with Miles Davis, and later founded the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Shakti and the Guitar Trio. Through a career... Learn More.
Gidon Kremer's Kremerata Baltica: Grammy-Winning Chamber Orchestra Performs Live
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $64.00 - $72.00
- Our Price:
- FREE
Renowned violinist Gidon Kremer brings his Grammy-winning chamber orchestra Kremerata Baltica to Berkeley with an exciting program of modern and classic works. The world-class ensemble, composed of 24 young... Learn More.
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago Returns to Cal Performances with West Coast Premieres
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $32.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00 - $30.00
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago presents an ambitious program of works by innovative European artists, including their own resident choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo. Spaniard Nacho Duato's Arcangelo examines the... Learn More.
Circus Oz, the Cheeky Australian Circus, at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $22.00 - $52.00
- Our Price:
- $11.00 - $26.00
At once hilarious, physically astounding, outrageously cheeky, and full of highly-skilled performers, Circus Oz combines a sly sense of humor for the adults with wacky and daring antics to entertain the kids... Learn More.
Renowned Storyteller and Musician Laurie Anderson's Delusion
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $30.00 - $56.00
- Our Price:
- $15.00 - $28.00
At the heart of Delusion, the new multimedia work from avant-garde storyteller Laurie Anderson, is the pleasure of language as illuminated through Anderson's unique lens. Featuring her trademark poetic prose... Learn More.
Sweet Honey In The Rock at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $26.00 - $38.00
- Our Price:
- $13.00 - $19.00
A cappella group Sweet Honey In The Rock returns to Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall for a joyous celebration of life, love, and song. Creating unforgettable original music from the rich textures of African... Learn More.
Acclaimed British Tenor Ian Bostridge Performs at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $42.00 - $72.00
- Our Price:
- $21.00 - $36.00
British sensation Ian Bostridge is considered by many to be one of the finest lieder tenors in the world today, renowned for his intelligent, expressive singing and respect for language and text. A regular... Learn More.
Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra Plays Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $28.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- $14.00 - $30.00
The Moscow State Radio Symphony Orchestra, one of Russia's top symphony orchestras, plays a concert of Russian masterworks at Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall. Conducted by Robert Cole, the program features Rimsky... Learn More.
King of Brazilian Music Gilberto Gil in an Acoustic String Concert at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00 - $34.00
Gilbert Gil, the King of Brazilian music, performs a string concert of acoustic versions of his top hit songs, accompanied by his son and guitarist Bem Gil and cellist Jaques Morelenbaum. Gilberto Gil has... Learn More.
Grammy-Winning Children's Musician Dan Zanes and Friends at Berkeley
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $26.00
- Our Price:
- $13.00
Dubbed "the Crown Prince of contemporary kids' music" by People magazine, Dan Zanes won a Grammy award in 2007 for his album Catch That Train! The former frontman of Boston band the Del Fuegos, Zanes has... Learn More.
Russian National Orchestra Plays Shostakovich and Tchaikovsky
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $28.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- $14.00 - $30.00
The Russian National Orchestra, conducted by founder and artistic director Mikhail Pletnev, comes to Berkeley as part of their 20th Anniversary tour. Named Moscow's top orchestra in a Gramophone poll of... Learn More.
Pianist Garrick Ohlsson Performs an All-Chopin Program at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $34.00 - $56.00
- Our Price:
- $17.00 - $28.00
Performing an all-Chopin program at Cal Performances, Garrick Ohlsson shines particularly in the music of this composer, and 2010 will see several highly anticipated Ohlsson-Chopin projects, including four... Learn More.
Mark Morris' The Hard Nut: The Nutcracker with a Twist
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $36.00 - $62.00
- Our Price:
- $18.00 - $31.00
Cal Performances is presenting the Mark Morris Dance Group in The Hard Nut. This wildly entertaining reimagining of The Nutcracker blends brilliant dancing with eccentric humor and fantastic costumes and... Learn More.
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra in Berkeley, with Pianist Yuja Wang
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $28.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- $14.00 - $30.00
The Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Asia's oldest symphony orchestra, celebrates their 130th anniversary at Zellerbach Hall. They'll play Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto with staggeringly talented young... Learn More.
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre in Love's Labour's Lost
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00 - $90.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $45.00
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre performs Love's Labour's Lost at Zellerbach Hall. Direct from London, the renowned company will perform the Bard's outrageously comic celebration of young love. The King of... Learn More.
The Suzanne Farrell Ballet: Legendary Ballerina's Company Dances Balanchine at Cal Performances
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00 - $60.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $30.00
One of the greatest ballerinas of the 20th century, Suzanne Farrell was George Balanchine's greatest muse. Her company, who calls its home the Kennedy Center, comes to Cal Performances with two different... Learn More.
Australian Chamber Orchestra Plays Haydn, Handel at Berkeley
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $70.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $35.00
Cal Performances welcomes the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Under the visionary leadership of violinist Richard Tognetti, this vibrant ensemble of virtuoso musicians embodies the bold and adventurous spirit... Learn More.
Best-Selling Comic Essayist David Rakoff (This American Life) in Berkeley
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $32.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00
David Rakoff's New York Times bestsellers, Fraud and Don't Get Too Comfortable, have established him as one of today's funniest, most insightful social commentators. One of the most popular figures on NPR's ... Learn More.
Estonian National Symphony Orchestra with Pianist Joyce Yang
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $70.00
- Our Price:
- $35.00
The acclaimed Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, making its first American tour, comes to Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall. The Grammy-winning orchestra performs Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 with guest... Learn More.
Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu Performs Hawaiian Dance for the Whole Family
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $32.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00
San Francisco-based Hawaiian dance company Na Lei Hulu I Ka Wekiu introduces audiences of all ages to Mamala, Hawaii's famous surfing goddess. In its popular O'ahu: Confessions of an Island program, Na Lei... Learn More.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $46.00
- Our Price:
- $23.00
For more than 40 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has combined the rhythms and harmonies of South Africa with the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy... Learn More.
Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in Concert at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $80.00
- Our Price:
- $40.00
Cal Performances celebrates the 50th-anniversary U.S. tour of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields. Since leading the Baroque music revival of the 1960s, this beloved London institution has produced... Learn More.
Circus Oz, Australia's Irreverently Funny Contemporary Circus
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $24.00
Australia's gloriously irreverent contemporary circus returns to pull out all the stops, celebrating the company's 30th birthday with a combination of breathtaking feats, original live music, and Aussie... Learn More.
Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca at Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00
Cal Performances presents Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca. Recognized as the world's leading touring flamenco company, Noche Flamenca celebrates the essence, purity, and integrity of one of the world's most... Learn More.
National Acrobats of China: Acrobatics, Contortions and Everyday Objects
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $46.00
- Our Price:
- $23.00
The National Acrobats of China troupe was founded more than 50 years ago and has enthralled audiences in more than 30 countries. These rigorously trained performers often use objects of daily life--chairs,... Learn More.
Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano: Fiesta Navidad
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $38.00
- Our Price:
- $19.00
The Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos presents Fiesta Navidad. Led by mariachi legend Nati Cano, the group celebrates the Christmas traditions of their native Mexico, including La Posada, the 400-... Learn More.
Pomegranates & Figs: A Feast of Jewish Music
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $32.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00
Cal Performances presents Pomegranates and Figs, a concert celebrating the rich musical history of the Jewish world. The show features exciting klezmer band The Gonifs, the rich harmonies of Kitka Women's... Learn More.
Three Decembers Chamber Opera Starring Jake Heggie and Frederica von Stade
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $72.00
- Our Price:
- $36.00
Jake Heggie and Frederica von Stade reunite for this poignant new chamber opera based on a play by Terrence McNally. The emotionally charged story reveals the loving but often strained relationship between a... Learn More.
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel at Berkeley's Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00
Ballet Flamenco José Porcel performs a seductive blend of traditional and modern flamenco. A former principal with the National Ballet of Spain, Porcel has performed to wide acclaim and his lavish music and... Learn More.
Golden Dragon Acrobats: Chinese Acrobatic Company at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $24.00 - $46.00
- Our Price:
- $12.00 - $23.00
Cal Performances welcomes the Golden Dragon Acrobats. One of China's premier touring acrobatic companies, the group carries on an artistic tradition dating back over 2500 years, with dazzling feats of... Learn More.
Merce Cunningham Dance Company at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00
Choreographer Merce Cunningham's ensemble returns to Cal Performances with four repertory programs that demonstrate the span of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company's rich 55-year history and celebrate nearly... Learn More.
Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra Plays Copland at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $38.00 - $80.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $40.00
The Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra performs at Zellerbach Hall, with principal conductor Leon Botstein. The Orchestra's program includes three modern Jewish-American composers: Aaron Copland's Symphony No. 3,... Learn More.
One World, One Dream: UC Berkeley Presents Chinese Performing Arts Spectacular
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $40.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00
Experience the sights and sounds of modern and ancient China with One World, One Dream, an Olympic spectacular featuring one hundred Chinese student performing artists. Combining music, dance, theater,... Learn More.
Swedish Chamber Orchestra Plays Beethoven, Schumann
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $46.00 - $58.00
- Our Price:
- FREE
The acclaimed Swedish Chamber Orchestra, led by Music Director Thomas Dausgaard, plays a program including Beethoven's Coriolan Overture and Piano Concerto no. 1, plus Schumann's Symphony No. 2 in C Major.... Learn More.
Tchaikovsky Perm Ballet & Orchestra: Natalia Makarova's Swan Lake
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $76.00 - $90.00
- Our Price:
- $38.00 - $45.00
The renowned Tchaikovsky Perm Ballet & Orchestra presents Natalia Makarova's Swan Lake. The renowned prima ballerina directed and choreographed this dazzling new version of Tchaikovsky's classic ballet,... Learn More.
Red Hot Jazz with the Award-Winning SFJAZZ Collective in Concert
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $40.00 - $52.00
- Our Price:
- $20.00 - $26.00
Winner of the "Rising Star Jazz Group of the Year" honors in the 2006 DownBeat Critics Poll, the SFJAZZ Collective is a powerhouse ensemble featuring some of the finest jazz performer/composers at work today... Learn More.
Joshua Redman Trio: Jazz Saxophonist at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $48.00
- Our Price:
- $24.00
One of the most renowned saxophonists working today, Joshua Redman first gained attention by winning the Thelonious Monk International Saxophone Competition in 1991. The artistic director of the SFJAZZ... Learn More.
State Ballet of Georgia Featuring Star Nina Ananiashvili at Zellerbach Hall
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $76.00
- Our Price:
- $38.00
Star ballerina Nina Ananiashvili will perform the title role in one of the most beloved ballets of all time, Giselle. On Valentine's Day, she performs in a mixed repertory program featuring the American... Learn More.
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary Tour, Featuring Terence Blanchard, James Moody, More
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $34.00 - $52.00
- Our Price:
- $17.00 - $26.00
The Monterey Jazz Festival, the world's longest-running jazz festival, celebrates its 50th anniversary with a tour featuring some of the top jazz musicians working today. The tour features trumpeter Terence... Learn More.
The One-of-a-Kind Circus Oz Presents the Laughing at Gravity Tour
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $26.00 - $48.00
- Our Price:
- $13.00 - $24.00
Death-defying daredevils...hilarious humans...marvelous musicians...astonishing acrobats. Australia's Circus Oz has thrilled audiences around the world with its zany mix of original live music, daring stunts... Learn More.
Guangzhou Ballet's Mei Lanfang -- American Premiere
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $32.00 - $68.00
- Our Price:
- $16.00 - $34.00
Guangzhou Ballet makes its West Coast debut at Cal Performances with the American premiere of Mei Lanfang, an inspired work based on the life of the legendary Peking Opera performer who shaped the art of... Learn More.
Joffrey Ballet: Three Pieces Set to Beach Boys, Prince, and Classical Music
Cal Performances' Zellerbach Hall (Berkeley, CA)
- Full Price:
- $34.00 - $90.00
- Our Price:
- $17.00 - $45.00
The Joffrey Ballet combines brilliant technique and quintessential American spirit. This program features Twyla Tharp's "Deuce Coupe" (1973), set to music of the Beach Boys; Laura Dean's "Sometimes It Snows... Learn More.
Map and Directions
By Car
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. Turn left on Telegraph Avenue. See also Highway and Campus maps below for directions to venues.
From Highway 24:
Exit at Telegraph Avenue exit. Turn right onto Telegraph Avenue and continue north approximately 2 miles to Bancroft Way. Turn left on Bancroft Way. See also Highway and Campus maps below for directions to venues.
By BART
Richmond Line:
Exit at Berkeley Station, located at the corner of Center Street and Shattuck Avenue. Walk one block east on Center Street to the campus, then turn right on Oxford Street until Bancroft Way. Turn left on Bancroft to Telegraph Avenue for Zellerbach Hall, Zellerbach Playhouse, and Wheeler Auditorium; follow Bancroft Way to Dana Street for First Congregational Church, to College Avenue for Hertz Hall.
Concord Line:
Exit at Rockridge Station. Take a #51 AC Transit Bus north on College Avenue to the campus and exit at Bancroft Way and College Avenue for Hertz Hall; exit at Bancroft Way and Telegraph Avenue for Zellerbach Hall, Zellerbach Playhouse, First Congregational Church, and Wheeler Auditorium.
Helpful Transportation Phone Numbers
Travel Info
511 (can be dialed from any area code.)
www.511.org
BART
510.465.BART
650.992.BART
415.989.BART
925.676.BART
www.bart.org (schedule your trip online!)
AC Transit
510.839.2882
(24 hour recorded information)
www.actransit.org
Handicap Information
Yes
Handicap seating may be available.
Please contact us before buying tickets to make arrangements.