Subscription passes for our 2026 season are on sale now (see SUBSCRIBE tab for details)!

Advance tickets

Single tickets: $35-$45 (depending upon the performance + $3.50 service fee).

Discount tickets

Previews and every Thursday: Pay-what-you-can!
Fri-Sun: $15-$45; all remaining tickets are available on a sliding scale starting at noon on the day of the performance.

We strongly recommend masks in our intimate performance space. For each production, we offer 4 safety enhanced performances when all patrons are required to wear masks. For your safety and out of respect for our more vulnerable patrons and staff members, we strongly recommend up to date vaccination and booster shots.

For more information by phone

Please call us at 510.558.1381 

For subscriber reservations

Email us, call us at 510.558.1381, or reserve online:
Click “BUY TICKETS” and reserve by “buying” tickets on the date you’d like to attend.  Use your subscriber code at checkout (you’ll see the code on that page; hit the “APPLY” button) and you won’t be charged for the tickets.

Julian Lopez-Morillas* in Wakefield, 2011 (photo: David Allen)

2026 Season Subscriptions Are On Sale Now!
Same great prices as last year, starting at $72

Here’s what you get:

Enjoy world-premiere plays in the uniquely intimate setting of the Berkeley City Club!

• Reserved seats—the best in the house!
• No complicated schedules!
• No need to commit to dates in advance!
• Same bargain rate for every performance!
• Any ticket good for any show—anytime!
• Personal reminders before a show opens and closes!
• Special invitations to special events!

2026 season productions

Current subscribers can reserve seats by email (centralworks1@att.net), by phone (510.558.1381), or online (go to the TICKETS AND RESERVATIONS tab)

As a subscriber, we know you believe in what we do here at Central Works. Won’t you please also consider a tax-deductible donation?

Or subscribe & donate by check to: Central Works PO Box 9771 Berkeley, CA 94709

Season 2026

Feb 28–Sep 26

The Prince Part 1

written by Gary Graves
Jul 18–Sep 6

World Premiere #80: part 1 of two plays about the life and times of Niccolo Machiavelli
(performed in rotation)

“aut Caesar aut nihil”

GETTING HERE

Click here for a larger map and directions.

Infectious Disease Precautions

For your safety and out of respect for all of our patrons and staff members, we strongly recommend masks in our extremely intimate venue. Masks are always available at the box office.

For your own protection, we strongly recommend up to date vaccination and boosters. All Central Works staff and artists are fully vaccinated.

Click here for more information.

DINING

Julia’s at the Berkeley Club is open Tuesday through Saturday, 5:00pm – 8:30pm (last reservations). Enjoy dinner before a show and get a 15% discount on your food (tax & bev not included). RESERVE NOW

Grab a cocktail or a glass of wine before in Julia’s Lounge, open Tues-Thur, 4:30pm –9:00pm, and Fri-Sat, 4:30pm –10:00pm.

PARKING

Street parking can be difficult in the neighborhood.

Public Transportation:

The Berkeley City Club is about a 10 minute walk from the Downtown Berkeley BART station or you can hop on a bus (6, 36, 51B & 79) and get off at Durant & Dana in less than 5 minutes.  The 36 Bus from Oakland also passes within 1 block of the Club. Click here for AC Transit info.

Paid parking is available at:

Douglas Parking lots at 1st Congregation Church of Berkeley across the street from the City Club (with entrance on Channing Way) or The Trinity Lot at 2362 Bancroft Way.

The Metropolitan residential building (2315 Ellsworth) has public parking until midnight.

The Dana/Durant UCB lot, with entrances on Bancroft and Durant (open for public parking after 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday and on weekends).

The Telegraph/Channing Garage (2431 Channing), with entrances 1 block East of the Berkeley City Club on Durant and Channing.

Click here for a useful site for parking options in and around the area.

Parking rates and availability can vary depending on events on the UC Campus.  You may want to check the Cal Bears and Cal Performances schedules before your visit.

Click here for a map of parking meter rates and times in the area.

Accessibility

There is an accessible entrance to the Club on the west side of the building.  Simply follow the sidewalk, ring for entrance, and follow the signs to the elevators.  The theater is located just across from the 1st floor elevator exit. Please contact us with any questions or concerns regarding accessibility: Email or call 510.558.1381

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julia’s at the Berkeley City Club