UC Davis Students
Student Benefits & Events
The Mondavi Center is the region’s premier performing arts venue exploring the full range of the performing arts, from the traditional to the innovative.
Presenting a wide variety of music, dance, speakers, and comedians, the Mondavi Center offers special discounts and opportunities to encourage UC Davis students to get involved and come see a show.
The Mondavi Center also has a Student Lounge on the 3rd floor that hosts a variety of events and is open for studying during the week days.
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One Free Ticket
UC Davis Students get one free ticket to any event presented by the Mondavi Center or the UC Davis Department of Music during their time as a UC Davis student.
50% Off Single Tickets
UC Davis students get 50% off single ticket prices for all Mondavi Center presented events. Current student status verification is required at the time of ticket purchase.
$10 Rush Tickets
UC Davis students can purchase $10 tickets to every Mondavi Center presented show on the day of each event starting at noon; in-person only with valid student ID. Limited availability, first come, first served.
Student Socials
Each quarter, currently enrolled UC Davis students enjoy free* pre-event student socials in the Mondavi Center Student Lounge one hour before the show.
Friday, November 17 – Coco Live-to-Film Concert
Sunday, January 28 – Dino-Light
Wednesday, April 17 – Dance Theatre of Harlem
Each event will include free food, music, and giveaways.
Food provided by Woodstock’s Pizza
*Limited space will be available. RSVPs are required and students must have purchased a ticket to the select show in order to attend.
Special Events
Student Appreciation Days
At the end of each quarter, we like to celebrate all the great work you’ve accomplished! We host Student Appreciation Days outside the Mondavi Center featuring free swag and treats like coffee and donuts or cookies and lemonade.
Student Study Lounge
During the week of finals, the Mondavi Center hosts open daytime lobby hours for UC Davis students to study. Often there are free refreshments provided.
Student Group
Tickets
Take advantage of our personalized service! The Mondavi Center offers all enrolled UC Davis students one FREE ticket to one Mondavi Center presented event during their time as a student! Bring your entire UC Davis student group using their one FREE ticket to Mondavi Center and your student leader gets in for free.
Determine which show you would like to see and an estimate of how many tickets you may need. Reserve early, as shows may sell out and there may be limits on the number of tickets available.