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UC Davis Students

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.

Follow us on Instagram for a chance to win Mondavi Center swag, learn about events, and see photos from the past events. 

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Free Ticket

One Free Ticket

UC Davis students can purchase one $10 ticket to every Mondavi Center presented show, when available, starting an hour before the show; in-person with student ID.

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50% Off

50% Off Tickets

UC Davis students get 50% off single ticket prices for all Mondavi Center presented events. Current student status verification is required at purchase and entry for all UCD Student Tickets.

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$10 Rush

$10 Rush Tickets

UC Davis students can purchase one $10 ticket to every Mondavi Center presented show, when available, starting an hour before the show; in-person with student ID.

Student Benefit Details

One Free Ticket On Us!

We Love Students and hope that you’ll visit us often during your time at UC Davis! To help make that happen, we have a special offer for you: One free ticket to an event on our current season schedule!

Almost all events presented by the Mondavi Center or the UC Davis Department of Music is eligible.

There are two ways to reserve your free ticket, you can call or visit the Mondavi Center Ticket Office during normal business hours Tuesday – Friday, 12-5PM and let them know you want to take advantage of the Student Free Ticket offer.

Terms and Conditions:

  • The offer is valid for all currently enrolled full or part-time UC Davis students in an undergraduate or graduate program, including students participating in the Fulbright Program for visiting UC Davis or the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, Professional School students, UC Davis School of Medicine students and transfer students.
  • The offer is not extended to continuing education students enrolled at the University Extension.
  • Students must provide their UC Davis student ID and UC Davis email address to redeem this offer.
  • Free first-time tickets are valid for all Mondavi Center Presents or UC Davis Music Department performances only, and subject to availability.
  • Must be redeemed during normal business hours and will not be available one hour prior to the select performance.
  • Free first-time tickets can be redeemed in-person and over the phone.
  • Students may only redeem one free ticket during their entire UC Davis academic career.
  • Students must bring their UC Davis student ID with them to the performance. ​
  • Program is subject to change.

Ticket Office Location:
523 Mrak Hall Dr, Davis, CA 95616
On the east side of the Mondavi Center (facing towards the Buehler Alumni/Visitors Center).

50 % Off Discount

UC Davis Students receive 50% off single ticket prices for all Mondavi Center presented events. Current student status verification is required at the time of ticket purchase, and a valid UC Davis student ID will be required upon entry for each student ticket. Students can purchase up to two but both must be for UCD students.

Rush Tickets

Currently enrolled UC Davis students can purchase $10 tickets to every Mondavi Center presented show (based upon availability). Available beginning at noon on the day of each weekday event and beginning at noon on the Friday prior to weekend events; in-person only with valid student ID. Limited availability, first come, first served. One Student Rush ticket per person per event. UC Davis Music Department and other presenting organizations’ events do not apply. Check the event listing for presenter.

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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Student Socials

Come hang out at one of our pre-event student socials in the Mondavi Center Student Lounge! We offer one each quarter.

As a currently enrolled UC Davis student, these free socials are just for you and take place one hour before the show. We'll have Woodstock's Pizza, music, and awesome giveaways too, while supplies last. UC Davis students must also have a performance ticket in order to attend.

Thank you to our food sponsor Woodstock's Pizza

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Special Events

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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.

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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. Contact our ticket office for details or fill out this request form