Box Office | Tickets
Box Office & Ticketing
Summer Notice:
Our window and phone lines are closed for the summer. We are still checking email: artstix@uci.edu
Box Office Hours (Academic Year):
Wednesday–Thursday: 12–4 p.m.
1 hour before paid events, at the venue box office
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arts.uci.edu/tickets
Contact:
artstix@uci.edu | (949) 824-2787
Ticket Packages
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Directions & Parking
Mesa Parking Structure (MPS):
4000 Mesa Rd, Irvine, CA 92617
Walking Directions to Box Office
Visitor Parking Overview
Where to Park
- Irvine Barclay Theatre (IBT)
Student Center Parking Structure (SCPS)
Google Maps | 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine - All other venues
Mesa Parking Structure (MPS)
Google Maps | 4000 Mesa Rd., Irvine
How to Pay for Parking
- Hourly permits: Pay on-site at kiosks or pay stations
- Flat-rate permits: Buy online using your license plate (Code:
CTSAPARK
)
Pre-Pay for Parking
Visitor Parking Rates
Need to Change Your Reservation?
- Change event date (before your visit)
- Update your license plate (once)
Use your confirmation email from: hermes@pts.uci.edu
Tickets
Standby Tickets
For sold-out events (except Irvine Barclay Theatre), guests may request standby seating at the box office 1 hour before curtain.
Standby tickets offer the possibility of being seated in unused seats, but come with the following possibilities:
- No seats become available – you’ll receive a full refund.
- You may watch part of Act 1, but must give up your seat if the ticket holder arrives – full refund issued.
- You watch Act 1, but are asked to vacate for Act 2 – full refund issued.
- You are seated for the entire show – no refund issued.
Important Notes:
- Specific seating is not guaranteed.
- Groups may not be seated together.
- You may be asked to switch seats or move mid-performance.
If the box office is closed at the time of refund eligibility, your refund will be processed the next business day. Please hand your ticket to an usher or house manager before leaving.
For more information, contact the Arts Box Office at artstix@uci.edu or call 949-824-2787 (Wednesday–Thursday, 12–4 p.m.)
Mobile Tickets – iPhone (iOS)
Step 1: Add to Apple Wallet
- Option 1: Visit arts.uci.edu/myaccount on your iPhone.
- Option 2: Open the confirmation email or text. Tap the event name and click “Add to Wallet.”
Step 2: At the Venue
- Open the Wallet app
- Select your ticket
- Scan at entry
Make sure notifications and updates are enabled in Wallet to receive alerts.
Mobile Tickets – Android
Step 1: Add to Google Pay
- Option 1: Visit arts.uci.edu/myaccount on your Android phone.
- Option 2: Open your email or text message. Tap the event name and select “Add to Google Pay.”
Step 2: At the Venue
- Open the Google Pay app
- Tap the ticket
- Present for scanning at entry
Print-at-Home (PAH) Tickets
Access your tickets using the same link in your confirmation email or text:
- Open the message with subject “Your UCI Event Tickets are Ready for Download!”
- Click the event name
- Click “Download PDF” to print your ticket(s)
You may also log into MyAccount to reprint or view will-call tickets.
Transferring Tickets
Follow these steps to send tickets to another person:
- Visit arts.uci.edu/myaccount on your mobile device
- Scroll to the event and click the event title
- Select the ticket(s) to transfer
- Click “Transfer”
- Enter recipient’s email or phone number
- Click “Review Transfer” and then “Transfer Tickets”
Your recipient will receive a link to claim their ticket(s).
Visitor Parking Overview
Where to Park
- Irvine Barclay Theatre (IBT)
Student Center Parking Structure (SCPS)
Google Maps | 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine - All other venues
Mesa Parking Structure (MPS)
Google Maps | 4000 Mesa Rd., Irvine
How to Pay for Parking
- Hourly permits: Pay on-site at kiosks or pay stations
- Flat-rate permits: Buy online using your license plate (Code:
CTSAPARK
)
Pre-Pay for Parking
Visitor Parking Rates
Need to Change Your Reservation?
- Change event date (before your visit)
- Update your license plate (once)
Use your confirmation email from: hermes@pts.uci.edu
Accessibility & ADA Services
- Accessible Seating:
Choose “accessible” price level online or request by phone: 949-824-2787. - Accessible Parking:
ADA placard holders may park behind William Gillespie Studios. Permit required: Purchase Here - Assistive Listening Devices:
Available at all paid CTSA events. Email artstix@uci.edu - Service Animals:
Only trained service dogs are permitted. More Info
Shuttle Service
Free shuttle service is available for guests with disabilities or mobility concerns from the Mesa Parking Structure (Level 2, near elevator) to select shows.
When: Service begins 1 hour before showtime.
To Confirm: Call 949-824-2787 on Wed/Thu (12–4 p.m.) or 1 hour before the show.
Need more help? Contact the Arts Box Office at artstix@uci.edu or 949-824-2787.
Phone/Window Hours (with seasonal closures)
Wednesday-Thursday, 12-4 p.m.
1 hour before paid events at the venue box office
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