Hearst Greek Theatre

Iconic open-air Greek-style amphitheater on the UC Berkeley campus, seating 8,500 for legendary concerts.

The Hearst Greek Theatre is an open-air venue in the ancient Greek style on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley. Built in 1903 and donated by William Randolph Hearst, it seats 8,500. The semicircular outdoor stage framed by eucalyptus trees is one of the San Francisco Bay Area's most beloved concert venues. Legends from Frank Sinatra to The Rolling Stones and Radiohead have performed here. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, it exemplifies the fusion of education, architecture and culture at the legendary Berkeley campus.