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About UCSB Performing Arts Theater
The UCSB Performing Arts Theater (PAT) is a flexible black box venue housed in the Humanities & Social Sciences Building (HSSB) on the UCSB campus in Santa Barbara, CA 93106. With seating configurations that can range from thrust to arena to open end, PAT offers an intimate setting for a variety of performances. The box office can advise on the best seating for each show, and capacity typically sits around 120 seats, with configurations estimated between 85 and 130 as needed.
Whether you’re catching a cutting-edge play, dance piece, or experimental performance, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and plan your trip.
Parking is most convenient at UCSB Lot 22 (Parking Structure). A campus parking permit is required, and rates may change, so check current information before you go. PAT is well-served by the UCSB/Isla Vista shuttle lines (Line 27 Isla Vista Shuttle and Line 28 UCSB Shuttle) as well as nearby MTD bus routes, making it accessible without a car. For a comfortable stay around your show, consider nearby hotels such as Hotel Milo Santa Barbara, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta, Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta, and Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta. We’ve highlighted trusted options and insider tips to help you relax after the performance.
Past notable events at PAT include dynamic productions like Potus: Or, Behind Every Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Nov 2025) and Dance Nation (May 2025), as well as historical performances like The Threepenny Opera (Nov 2024) and Lydia (2017). For venue specifics, seating guidance, and up-to-date show details, contact the PAT box office or check official event pages.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: seating capacity varies by configuration (about 85–130), commonly listed as 120.
- Venue type and location: a flexible 'black box' theatre located in the Humanities & Social Sciences Building (HSSB) on the UCSB campus in Santa Barbara, CA 93106.
- Seating chart: configurations include thrust, arena, or open end; no standard public seating chart published; box office can advise on seating.
- Parking: UCSB Lot 22 (Parking Structure) is the primary campus parking option for PAT events; permits are required and rates can change.
- Transit: served by UCSB/Isla Vista shuttle lines (Line 27 Isla Vista Shuttle; Line 28 UCSB Shuttle) and nearby MTD bus routes.
- Nearby hotels: Hotel Milo Santa Barbara; Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Goleta; Hilton Garden Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta; Hampton Inn Santa Barbara/Goleta.
- Notable events hosted: Potus: Or, Behind Every Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive (Nov 2025); Dance Nation (May 2025); The Threepenny Opera (Nov 2024); Lydia (2017).
- Renamed/demolished: there is no record of demolition or rename; venue remains the Performing Arts Theater.