HOW TO ORDER
GENERAL PUBLIC
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Tickets for select events may be purchased by calling the ArtPower Office at (858)534-TIXS or email boxoffice@ucsd.edu during normal operating business hours, Tues-Fri, 11 am to 4 pm.
IN PERSON/BOX OFFICE
- Tickets can be purchased onsite 60 minutes prior to show time. Subject to availability.UC San Diego students, faculty, and staff must present UCSD-issued ID to receive any applicable discounts.
Note: General Admission (GA) tickets are first-come, first-served in the unreserved general seating/standing area. General Admission tickets guarantee entry and standing room, but do not guarantee a seat.
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE; Discounts or Special Offers are not retroactive and cannot be applied to previously purchased tickets and are not eligible for exchange or price adjustments.
Combo Packages
This season, enjoy thoughtfully curated packages at exceptional prices—or tailor your own experience and save.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN PACKAGE
Enjoy ultimate flexibility with our Choose Your Own package—craft your perfect experience by selecting five or more events and save 20%!
NEW! CURATED PACKAGES: 4 EVENTS FOR $100
TASTE OF ARTPOWER
Taste of ArtPower reflects the core of ArtPower programming, featuring the return of audience favorites and standout events from our celebrated dance and speaker series.
Sept. 23 Nate Smith and Keyon Harrold (Jazz)
Oct. 24 La Mezcla (Dance)
Feb. 20 Isidore String Quartet (Chamber Music)
Apr. 21 The Making of Our Planet (Speaker)
ADVENTURE PACKAGE
Ignite your curiosity—experience music that pushes boundaries and takes you on an adventure of sound and soul.
Oct. 18 Makaya McCraven (Jazz)
Nov. 13 Bang on a Can All-Stars (Chamber Music*)
Feb. 24 DakhaBrakha (Global)
Apr. 15 Attacca Quartet and Caroline Shaw (Chamber Music*)
BEYOND STRINGS PACKAGE
Discover the beauty of string instruments across diverse settings and genres, performed by world-class musicians.
Oct. 1 I’m With Her (American Routes)
Feb. 11 Dom Flemons and Hot Club of Cowtown (American Routes)
Apr. 17 Black Violin (Special Event)
May 30 Kishi Bashi (Special Event)
IN HER VOICE
Experience the brilliance of women powerhouses featured across all our genres.
Nov. 6 Priya Krishna (Speaker)
Dec. 10 Soweto Gospel Choir (Holiday)
Apr. 9 Chloé Arnold’s Syncopated Ladies (Dance)
May 6 Meshell Ndegeocello (Jazz)
BORDERLESS BEATS
Celebrate Latinx artistry all season long with vibrant music, dance, and cultural traditions.
Sept. 24 Bia Ferreira (Global)
Oct. 14 Las Cafeteras (Global)
Dec. 13 Campana Sobre Campana (Holiday)
Apr. 29 Camila Fernández (Global)
DISCOUNTS
Groups: Save 15%
Groups of 10 or more people who attend the same performance receive 15% off regular ticket price.
Students (K–12, College, OSHER Lifelong Learners): Save up to 50%
Youth (ages 5–18) and students with valid student ID within San Diego County receive up to 50% off the regular ticket price on select events/seats. Not all performances are suitable for young children. See event descriptions for more details. Regardless of age, all children must have a ticket. Children under five are not permitted inside the theater.
UCSD DISCOUNTS
UCSD Students
We recognize students’ budgets can be tight, so we make sure our performances are affordable. We do this by offering a limited number of free tickets. This offer applies to UC San Diego graduate and undergraduate students that pay student activities/services fee. Use SSO to access your benefits.
UCSD Alumni: Save 15%
You’re an important part of this campus’s creative history and future. Together, ArtPower and the UCSD Alumni Association want you involved. As UCSD Alumni, you receive 15% off the regular ticket price. Please email artpower@ucsd.edu to request the discount code.
UCSD Faculty, Staff, Retirees: Save 15%
You are a group of brilliant and dedicated people who push this university forward. We recognize and appreciate you! Join us for an ArtPower event and receive 15% off the regular ticket price. Use SSO to access your benefits.
Ticket Exchanges
ArtPower has a no refund or exchange policy; however, there are exceptions (i.e. the department will refund in the case of a death in the family or serious illness in which the customer notifies and returns the tickets, canceled or rescheduled events). No refunds are given after the event has been completed.
All performances at the Epstein Family Amphitheater will go on, rain or shine. No refunds or exchanges. In the case of inclement or severe weather, instructions will be shared with ticket holders onsite, via email and online at artpower.ucsd.edu.
As an ArtPower donor or subscriber (choose-your-own combos), you receive ticket exchanges at no additional charge. Exchanges must be requested in person, by email (artpower@ucsd.edu), or by phone no later than 48 business hours prior to the performance. Exchanges must be of equal or lesser value and are subject to availability. Tickets may not be donated back to ArtPower for tax-deduction purposes.
Restrictions
Children under five are not permitted at most ArtPower events. Some performances may have additional age restrictions. For details, contact ArtPower at artpower@ucsd.edu.
For events without age restrictions:
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Children two and older require a ticket.
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Children under two are admitted free without a ticket.
Please be considerate of other patrons when deciding to bring a young child or infant.
Accessibility
Mobility
Wheelchair-accessible seating is available at all our venues. Wheelchair-accessible seats are available in all sections of the amphitheater and are denoted within the ticketing system. You can purchase accessible seating tickets online or by calling 858-534-TIXS (8497). For additional assistance, please email artpower@ucsd.edu.
Visual
Large-print programs are available if they are requested 48 business hours in advance. Please contact us for accommodation at artpower@ucsd.edu.
Assisted-Listening Devices
Arrangements can be made to set you up with assisted-listening devices or an ASL interpreter for our performances. Please place your request 48 business hours in advance. Please contact us for accommodation at artpower@ucsd.edu.
Parking
If you have a Disabled Person (DP) placard or license plate, you can parking in these spaces without a UCSD permit: handicap-accessible spaces designated by the wheelchair symbol; metered spaces (no fee required); and spaces marked S, B, or A (see below for exception).
Disabled Person placard or plates alone are not valid in the following:
- Spaces posted “A Permit required 7 days a week/24 hours a day”
- Spaces marked “Reserved”
- Areas painted with crosshatching or marked “No Parking”
- Areas that are not designated parking spaces
- Red curb, fire lane or yellow commercial zones (unless license plate allows)
- Timed loading zones, beyond the specified time
For more information, click here >
SEATING CHARTS
Click below to download venue seating charts.
Department of Music’s Conrad Prebys Concert Hall
Located on the campus, the Conrad Prebys Music Center Concert Hall is a state-of-the-art music venue designed by architect Mark Reddington and Wendy Pautz of LMN Architects, with renowned acoustician Cyril M. Harris. The concert hall’s interior is an asymmetrical system of triangular surfaces that fold around the room in different directions to diffuse sound evenly through the space.
Epstein Family Amphitheater
The Epstein Family Amphitheater is a state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of UC San Diego. The first in a series of transformational developments designed to create a grand entrance to the campus, the amphitheater invites all San Diegans to experience the unique interdisciplinary integration of art and entertainment, research and education that embodies the campus culture.
With capacity for 2,650, the Epstein Family Amphitheater is purpose-built to provide diverse programming and to create engagement opportunities for UC San Diego students and the San Diego community at large. The open-air amphitheater will showcase performing arts, featuring local and international talent, as well student, campus and community events. When not actively programmed, the space will serve as an informal gathering place and open park.
The Loft
Section A: Tables 1–15(Seat 3–4 to a table)
Section B: Tables 16–21 and reserved counter seating (Tables 16–18 seat 4 to a table; Tables 19–21 seat 8 to a table)
General Admission (GA) tickets are first-come, first-served in the unreserved general seating/standing area. General Admission tickets guarantee entry and standing room, but do not guarantee a seat.
Balboa Theatre
868 Fourth Avenue at E Street, San Diego 92101
Built in 1924, the historic Balboa Theatre was an elegant vaudeville and movie palace in the heart of downtown San Diego. The historic theatre reopened in January 2008 with much acclaim from audiences and performers. It has received numerous special awards and recognition from local, state, and national professional organizations.
FAQs
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HOW DO I CONTACT THE BOX OFFICE?
The Box Office is open Monday–Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.
You may reach the Box Office during normal operating business hours using the following methods:
- Phone: (858) 534-TIXS
- Email: boxoffice@ucsd.edu
- In Person: At most events (subject to availability)
I DIDN'T RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FOR MY TICKET PURCHASE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
If you didn’t receive an email confirming your purchase, please use the information above to contact the box office at your earliest convenience at boxoffice@ucsd.edu or (858) 534-TIXS.
WHERE SHOULD I PARK?
For directions, venue information, as well as information on where to park, visit artpower.ucsd.edu/visit.
WHERE IS WILL CALL LOCATED?
Will Call will be located at the lobby of the event venue, you may pick up will call tickets starting at one hour prior to the event start time.
WHAT DO I DO IF I CANNOT ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE?
The ArtPower Box Office has a no refund or exchange policy; however, there are exceptions (i.e. the department will refund in the case of a death in the family or serious illness in which the customer notifies and returns the tickets, canceled or rescheduled events). No refunds are given after the event has been completed.
CAN I EXCHANGE MY TICKETS?
The ArtPower Box Office has a no refund or exchange policy; however, there are exceptions (i.e. the department will refund in the case of a death in the family or serious illness in which the customer notifies and returns the tickets, canceled or rescheduled events). No refunds are given after the event has been completed.
As an ArtPower donor or subscriber, you receive ticket exchanges at no additional charge. Exchanges must be requested in person, by mail, or by phone no later than 48 business hours prior to the performance. Exchanges must be of equal or lesser value and are subject to availability. Tickets may not be donated back to ArtPower for tax-deduction purposes.
WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE MY TICKETS?
In the event that you misplace your tickets, please make sure to call the box office at your earliest convenience. If you have lost your tickets on the day of the event, you may also visit the box office at the venue starting one hour prior to the event start time, please be prepared with your photo identification and credit card used to purchase the tickets. $5 reprint fee applies. Tickets can also be sent to your mobile devices at no charge.
TICKET PRICES ARE LESS EXPENSIVE NOW THAN WHEN I BOUGHT MY TICKETS ORIGINALLY, CAN I GET A REFUND?
All ticket sales are final and non-refundable. Discounts may not be applied to previous purchases.
WHEN A PERFORMANCE I WANT TO ATTEND IS SOLD OUT, CAN I BE PLACED ON A WAIT LIST?
At this time, we do not offer a waiting list for tickets to sold out events. Should tickets become available, they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
DOES MY CHILD NEED A TICKET?
Children ages two and older require a ticket. Children under 2 are admitted free without a ticket. Out of consideration for other patrons, please use discretion when choosing to bring a young child or infant.
Please note: Rental events may have a different age policy in place. Visit their individual event page for more information.
ARE THERE ANY TICKET FEES?
Fees are charged based on each performance and venue. For most ArtPower events, the fees are included in the price of the ticket (breakdown of fees will be available at checkout). These fees are subject to change at any time.
HOW DO I PURCHASE ADA ACCESSIBLE SEATING?
To assist with accessible seating purchases, please contact the box office at 858.534.8497 or email boxoffice@ucsd.edu.
HOW DO I PURCHASE GROUP TICKETS?
Group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more. Group tickets can be purchased directly online. If you need additional assistance, please contact the box office using the information above to assist with this purchase.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS?
If you are not finding the answer to your question(s) in our FAQ, please email us at artpower@ucsd.edu, or you may contact the box office at 858.534.8497 or email at boxoffice@ucsd.edu.