Performing Arts Parking Information

Guests and visitors attending Performing Arts events on evenings and weekends can purchase an event parking permit for $3.00 from one of the two "Pay & Display" paystations located in Performing Arts (Lot 126). Event patrons may park in any unmarked space in the lot on evenings and weekends.

The paystations have two operating modes: one for weekday parking before 4:30pm (when parkers pay by the hour, and only for certain numbered paystalls), and one for evenings and weekends (when parkers pay a flat rate and can park anywhere in the lot). Paystation permits are valid only in the lot where they are purchased. Paystations accept coins, bills and credit cards, and the UCSC ParkCard.

Note: For large events (including Shakespeare Santa Cruz performances), parking lot attendants will be on site to sell permits and direct guests to available parking. The cost for parking during these staffed events is $4.

Parking permits are required for parking in the Performing Arts (Lot 126) from 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. 7 days/week. Campus affiliates holding a valid A or B permit can display their permit and do not need to pay an additional fee, at any time, while parking in Performing Arts (Lot 126). Campus affiliates holding a valid N permit may park in the lot beginning at 3:30 p.m. Weekday visitors may purchase a single-day parking permit from the Main Entrance Kiosk from 7:00am to 1:00pm. From 1:00pm to 5:00pm permits must be purchased at the TAPS Sales Office located in the H Barn (map of location).

Note: Persons wishing to access McHenry Library on Saturday and Sunday may park in the Core West Parking Structure or in Hahn (Lot 101); both lots are free on weekends.