Cal Performances celebrates 120 years of artistic excellence with an ambitious 2026-27 season featuring world-renowned musicians, dancers, and theater artists. The season includes a Vienna Philharmonic residency with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, the North American premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s ballet “Oscar,” and other groundbreaking productions. All performances take place in Berkeley’s finest venues, centered on Zellerbach Hall on the UC Berkeley campus.

Season Highlights

Vienna Philharmonic Residency The Vienna Philharmonic returns with conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin for a three-performance residency and gala celebration. Special guest soloists include pianist Yuja Wang, soprano Christiane Karg, and mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča. The San Francisco Symphony Chorus, directed by Jenny Wong, will also perform.

Dance Premieres The Australian Ballet performs the North American premiere of Christopher Wheeldon’s “Oscar,” a 2024 production inspired by the life and work of Oscar Wilde. Additional dance productions include “A a | a B : B E N D,” a collaboration between choreographer/director Aszure Barton and composer/musician Ambrose.

About Cal Performances

Cal Performances is UC Berkeley’s leading arts presenter, bringing world-class performers across dance, music, theater, and multimedia to Bay Area audiences. The organization presents performances in partnership with the university and hosts events in Berkeley’s premier performance venues.

Venues

Zellerbach Hall: The primary performance venue, Zellerbach Hall is an intimate yet grand concert hall on the UC Berkeley campus (2101 Bancroft Way, Berkeley).

Other UC Berkeley venues may also host performances depending on the production.

Ticket Information

Tickets are available at calperformances.org, by phone at (510) 642-9988, or in person at the Ticket Office at Zellerbach Hall (2101 Bancroft Way, Berkeley).

Planning Your Visit

Cal Performances offerings span classical music, contemporary music, ballet, modern dance, theater, and multimedia productions. Whether you’re an arts enthusiast or new to live performance, Cal Performances’ diverse programming offers something for varied interests and tastes.

The 2026-27 season runs fall through spring. Check the Cal Performances website for detailed program information, artist bios, performance dates, and ticket pricing.

Parking & Transportation

Zellerbach Hall is located at 2101 Bancroft Way on the UC Berkeley campus. Parking is available in nearby campus parking structures and lots (paid). BART (Downtown Berkeley or Ashby stations) and AC Transit buses serve the area. Bike parking may be available.

Cal Performances represents the world-class arts programming available to Bay Area residents through UC Berkeley’s deep commitment to the arts and culture.