SCU Presents Performing Arts Center is dedicated to the enhancement of arts education, where artists are central to our creative culture; the advancement of Arts for Social Justice programs, which creates a catalyst for change in our society; and the development of creative partnerships, diverse programming, and outreach opportunities which connect Santa Clara University arts to surrounding communities.
Experience Live Performance
at Santa Clara University
FREE SCU STUDENT TICKETS
Enjoy Department of Theatre & Dance and Department of Music Events for FREE all year long
-
![Group of choir singers dressed in black sing on a stage]()
Department of Music
The Department of Music provides an intellectual and stimulating artistic environment fostering individual expression and creativity through the study of music and musical performance.
-
![Multiple people on a stage with a man front and center, all dressed in period costumes for a show.]()
Department of Theatre and Dance
The Department of Theatre and Dance fuels your passion for performance and prepares you to make it a meaningful lifetime commitment.
-
![Wide shot of a Christmas music performance held in the Santa Clara Mission Church]()
Tickets
Explore our ticket options and show your friends and family a performance they’ll never forget.
-
![Ballet dancer wearing a face mask performs on stage with a large projection of Jupiter in the background.]()
The Rental Program
Rent our fantastic venues and enjoy our world-class amenities.
-
![Two smiling women standing at a table with mixing bowls in a kitchen setting.]()
Support the Arts
Get involved with our programming as we look to the future of arts creation and appreciation.
-
![Audience listening to Francisco Jimenez speak on his experiences on stage in the Louis B. Mayer Theatre at Santa Clara University.]()
Arts for Social Justice
Social justice artistic programs bring focus to important issues that impact our community, and act as a catalyst for change.
