Who are we?
Located in the heart of the UC Riverside campus, University Theatre is a premier performing arts venue serving students, faculty, staff, and the greater Riverside community. From theatrical productions and concerts to lectures, ceremonies, and special events, our spaces bring people together through performance, education, and collaboration.
What We Do
University Theatre supports a wide variety of events throughout the year, including student productions, guest artists, academic presentations, conferences, campus ceremonies, and private rentals. Our experienced staff works closely with clients to create memorable experiences for performers and audiences alike.
Why the University Theatre?
- Professional performance venue
- Flexible event spaces
- Modern lighting and sound systems
- Experienced event and production staff
- Convenient UC Riverside location
- Serving both campus and community events
Our Space and Technical Capabilities
University Theatre offers versatile performance and event spaces designed to support productions of all sizes. Our venue features professional lighting and sound systems, backstage support areas, dressing rooms, and flexible staging configurations to accommodate performances, lectures, conferences, ceremonies, and special events.
Highlights
- Professional theatrical lighting and sound systems
- Spacious stage and backstage support areas
- Dressing rooms and green room facilities
- Flexible seating and event configurations
- ADA-accessible venue
- Experienced technical and event support staff
University Theatre at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | 460 Seats |
| Venue Type | Proscenium Theatre |
| Lighting | Professional theatrical lighting |
| Audio | Professional sound system |
| Support Spaces | Dressing rooms, green room, backstage |
| Accessibility | ADA accessible |
Contact Us
Need more information? Feel free to contact us at universitytheatre@ucr.edu or visit our rentals page to begin the process.