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About Pauley Ballroom

Pauley Ballroom is a versatile on-campus event space located in the Martin Luther King Jr. Building at 2475 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720. Split into West Pauley (2/3) and East Pauley (1/3) with the Kerr Lobby adjacent, this on-campus venue offers flexible configurations for concerts, lectures, and receptions. Whether you’re planning a large seated show or an intimate gathering, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your visit.

Capacity breaks down to the Full Ballroom seated capacity around 900 and standing capacity up to about 999, with West Pauley at roughly 800, East Pauley around 250, and Kerr Lobby about 70. The full space measures 108' x 84' (9,072 sq ft), while its subareas are 84' x 66' (5,544 sq ft) for West Pauley and 42' x 84' (3,528 sq ft) for East Pauley. Use this page to understand layouts, parking, transit, and local stays so you can book with confidence.

Parking on campus includes the RSF Parking Garage at 2299 Bancroft Way and the Telegraph-Channing Garage at 2450 Durant Ave. Campus parking is metered or paid with time limits; check on-site lot details for your event. The venue is accessible via public transit from Downtown Berkeley BART, with a typical 25–30 minute walk to campus areas depending on your start point. Nearby lodging along Durant Ave includes Bancroft Hotel, Durant Hotel, and Berkeley City Club, with UC Berkeley’s lodging resources listing these options for visitors. When you’re ready to attend, secure your seats through our easy, no-fuss process and enjoy a straightforward booking experience—like having a friend in the business.

Notable moments at Pauley Ballroom include performances by iconic acts historically linked to UC Berkeley’s stage, from the B-52s in 1979 to the Doobie Brothers in 1971, and recent campus concerts such as Soulja Boy in January 2023 hosted by ASUC SUPERB.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address and building: Pauley Ballroom is located on the 2nd/3rd floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Building, 2475 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720.
  • Venue type and layout: On-campus educational facility; the ballroom can be split into West Pauley (2/3) and East Pauley (1/3); Kerr Lobby sits outside the ballroom and is included with rental.
  • Capacity: Full Ballroom seated capacity around 900; standing capacity up to ~999 per sources; West Pauley ~800; East Pauley ~250; Kerr Lobby ~70.
  • Space size: Full ballroom 108' x 84' (9,072 sq ft); West Pauley 84' x 66' (5,544 sq ft); East Pauley 42' x 84' (3,528 sq ft).
  • Parking: On-campus options include RSF Parking Garage (2299 Bancroft Way) and Telegraph-Channing Garage (2450 Durant Ave); campus parking is metered/paid with time limits; check on-site lot details for events.
  • Transit: Closest public transit includes Downtown Berkeley BART; campus access is walkable from BART stations (Koret/visitor guidance suggests a 25–30 minute walk to the campus areas).
  • Nearby hotels: Bancroft Hotel, Durant Hotel, and Berkeley City Club are nearby on Durant Ave; UC Berkeley lodging page also references these options for visitors.
  • Notable events: The B-52s played Pauley Ballroom in 1979; Doobie Brothers performed there in 1971; modern campus concerts include Soulja Boy (Jan 27, 2023) hosted by ASUC SUPERB.