April and May of 2025 promise to be an electrifying season for music lovers, as The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, lines up an impressive array of performances. From hardcore punk and Latin funk to thrash metal and jazz, this venue is set to host a variety of genres that cater to diverse musical tastes. Highlights include the hardcore punk band Destroy Boys, Latin funk maestros Los Amigos Invisibles, the intense Chaos & Carnage metal tour, and jazz legends Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas. Get ready for an unforgettable musical journey!

Rock, Metal, and Jazz Unite: 2025's Musical Extravaganza at The UC Theatre

The May and June 2025 line-up at The UC Theatre in Berkeley promises a vibrant mix of rock, jazz, reggae, and more. Whether you're a fan of grunge revivalists like Superheaven, jazz legends such as Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas, or the eclectic reggae of Steel Pulse, there's something to captivate every music enthusiast. With a schedule packed with influential artists across various genres, these events not only offer electrifying performances but also reflect broader cultural and musical movements. Join us in exploring each event's unique offerings and their impact on the music scene.

Experience a Sonic Adventure at The UC Theatre: A Spring of Dynamic Performances

Discover the vibrant musical tapestry waiting for you in Berkeley, as The UC Theatre hosts an exciting lineup of performances in 2025. From the pioneering sounds of punk rock legends The Damned to the infectious melodies of the Pub Choir, and the evocative beats of Femi Kuti's Afrobeat, these events promise to captivate and inspire. Whether you're a fan of rock, jazz, or alternative genres, there's something for every music lover to enjoy. Join us in celebrating the richness and diversity of global music at The UC Theatre!

Unleashing Berkeley: A Celebration of Diverse Music Genres at The UC Theatre

The UC Theatre in Berkeley, CA, is set to host an extraordinary series of events in 2025, offering a diverse lineup that includes iconic rock bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket and Splean, Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti, and genre-blending ensembles such as KNOWER and Ic3peak. Each event promises to bring unique sounds and unforgettable performances, ensuring an immersive experience for music lovers of all tastes. Join us as we delve into what makes this year's lineup truly special.

The UC Theatre 2025 Lineup: A Musical Odyssey Through Rock, Jazz, and Beyond

Russian rock fans this one’s for you! Legendary rock band Splean is coming to The UC Theatre for a night full of heavy guitar riffs and endless fun. Known for their poetic lyrics, soulful melodies, and timeless hits, Splean has captivated audiences around the world for decades. This is a rare opportunity to experience their unique blend of rock and introspection live in the Bay Area! 
























































































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KNOWER are a searing hot music duo from Los Angeles, formed of the multi Grammy Nominated
drummer-producer Louis Cole and singer-composer Genevieve Artadi. Their collaboration spans beyond a
decade, molding a musical fusion unhindered by style and genre. Some would describe their flavors as a
meeting of deep chords, hot funk, jazz, electronic, metal and cinematic orchestral epics. Forever sailing into a
seemingly new sonic world, KNOWER’s sound is mirrored by their DIY music videos and live show
experience. Expect retro animations, flying dicks, multi-armed outfits, trippy layered vfx and most importantly
their outstanding musicianship.

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A time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance. Ic3peak coming home tour.

Ic3peak

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Murder By Death Farewell Tour AJJ, Co-Presented by (((folkYEAH!)))

Join us for an unforgettable night of Afrobeat magic as the legendary Femi Kuti lights up The UC Theatre! Femi Kuti continues the legacy of his father, Fela Kuti, while carving his own path as a global icon. Four time grammy-nominee Femi Kuti is going to perform a show that will speak to the soul. Femi has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful horn lines, infectious grooves, and steadfast dedication. Don’t miss this night of grooves and powerful messages!

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force

Carnifex “hell Chose Me 15 Year Anniversary Tour”

Kevin Barnes did not believe they could ever leave Georgia. Barnes arrived in the erstwhile college-rock hub of Athens around 1996, a pop four-tracker in their early twenties with permissive images of Bowie, Prince, and Iggy Pop prancing through their head. Almost immediately, of Montreal became a signal flare for a slowly changing South. Barnes, who will answer to any pronoun you proffer, bent gender and genre through complicated and ever-delightful records, trouble and woe fueling kinetic tunes of radical incandescence. But there is only so much energy one can expend on the vanguard, living in a town that often felt like a frat house suffused with regressive notions of race, sexuality, and decency. It all exhausted Barnes. They had, however, built a life there-a home, a family, a studio, a reputation. Could Barnes ever really exit?

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Toad the Wet Sprocket, the beloved alternative rock band from Santa Barbara, California, first capturedaudiences in the late 1980s with their heartfelt lyrics and melodic sound. Rising to prominence withalbums likeFear(1991) andDulcinea(1994), they became known for hits such as “Walk on the Ocean,”“All I Want,” and “Good Intentions.” Their ability to blend introspective songwriting with catchy, folk-influenced rock has cemented them as a lasting presence in the music world.

Toad The Wet Sprocket

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"Pub Choir is returning to the US in June 2025 for our ‘Something To Do’ tour (STD for short). We want to spread our happy singing seed across your nation and we’re coming from down under (Australia, that is) to get it done.

Pub Choir "Something To Do Tour"

You a punk rock fan? This is your chance to catch early punk pioneers, The Damned, who were considered one of the first UK punk bands. With the permanent return of original drummer, Scammies, they are touring the U.S. and making a stop in Berkeley. Come celebrate the classic early 80s with them for a show you won’t forget! 

The Damned TV Smith's The Adverts

Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, British reggae powerhouse SteelPulse exemplify musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The band's twelfth studio production, titledMass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse songs and lyrics continue to engage controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale.

Steel Pulse

With a name like Turnover, this band has always been prepared for change. And since their founding in 2009, that's exactly what they've endured, with major shifts in lineup, location, and sound. Still, they have always stayed true to their DIY visions. Formed in Virginia Beach, with lead vocalist Austin Getz, drummer Casey Getz (his brother), bassist Danny Dempsey, and guitarists Alex Dimaiuat and Kyle Kojan, Turnover started out as pure pop-punk. 

Turnover - 10 Years of Peripheral Vision

Get ready to jam with The Mezingers because they are bringing their indie beats to the stage this May. Known for their energetic live performances, seeing them in person will definitely be an experience you don’t want to miss. Join them in the crowd and experience their music full of raw emotion, heartfelt lyrics, and electrifying stage presence. 

The Menzingers

Jazz Is Dead: Ebo Taylor & Pat Thomas Co-presented by KALW Music

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Originally formed as Daylight in 2007, the grunge revivalists changed their name to Superheaven in 2014. Although their name changed, their sound, which drew upon the driving and sludgy melodies of the '90s for inspiration, remained, with nods to bands like Stone Temple Pilots and Soundgarden still intact. Looking to reintroduce themselves to the world, they reissued their full-length debut, Jar, under their new name in 2014. The following year saw them ink a deal with Los Angeles-based indie Side One Dummy and release Ours Is Chrome. ~ Gregory Heaney, Rovi

Superheaven

“We’re doing what we’re having a good time doing. And if we don’t have a good time doing it,we’ll find something else to do.”
Join us for an unforgettable night of crushing riffs and unrelenting energy as death metal legends Obituary take over the UC Theatre on April 27th! Obituary is here to show the world why they reign supreme as death metal royalty. With their unrelenting, heaviness, bone-shaking beats, and face-melting solos, this is a show that will leave you breathless and begging for more. Prepare for a night of raw, unfiltered power and chaos. Don’t miss your chance to witness these icons in action, we’ll see you in the pit!

Obituary "35 Years of Cause of Death" Tour

Bay Area thrash legends Exodus are bringing their insane energy and relentless riffs back home to the UC Theatre! Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic band live and experience their legendary music which helped shape the Richmond metal scene with their blistering solos, crushing rhythms, and pure thrash fury. This is a homecoming you won’t want to miss - see you in the pit!

Exodus 40 Years of Blood

While She Sleeps / Bury Tomorrow

The Wrecks are nothing if not resourceful.

The group’s very origin story is a testament to a rare level of D.I.Y. craftiness that has quietly cemented
them as an independent phenomenon with an intensely faithful fan base, over a quarter-of-a-billion
streams, and successive sold-out headline tours.

Rewinding back to the beginning, the Los Angeles-based band— Nick Anderson [vocals, guitar,
keyboard, production], Nicholas “Schmizz” Schmidt [lead guitar], Aaron Kelley [bass], and
William “Billy” Nally [drums]—actually recorded their first batch of tunes under clandestine cover in a
“borrowed studio.”

The Wrecks INSIDE : OUTSIDE Tour

Metal-lovers this one’s for you! Chaos & Carnage 2025 is kicking off their deathcore/death metal tour in Berkeley. Come thrash with headliners Dying Fetus & Cradle of Filth and special guests Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ne Obliviscaris, UNDEATH, VOMIT FORTH, and Corpse Pile. This is your chance to let loose and rage with your favorite metal bands!

Chaos & Carnage 2025 W/ Dying Fetus + Cradle Of Filth

Join us for a night of Latin funk as we party with Los Amigos Invisibles! The 3x Latin Grammy Award-nominated Venezuelan dance band makes their way to The UC Theatre this April!

Los Amigos Invisibles

You’re cordially invited to the funeral! The Sacramento-based hardcore punk band “Destroy Boys” are coming to The UC Theatre after the release of their latest album “Funeral Soundtrack #4.” Join us in rocking out with them during their 2025 worldwide tour!

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