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Mondavi Center

Performing arts with family-friendly shows and concerts.

Visiting Mondavi Center With Kids

The Mondavi Center is UC Davis’s world-class performing-arts venue, and it runs an explicit Family Friendly programming track alongside its main season. For Davis families it’s the place to introduce kids to live music, dance and theatre in a real concert hall — without driving to Sacramento or the Bay Area.

What parents say: It’s regarded as the region’s premier performance venue; the relevant point for parents is the dedicated Family Friendly series — check that category specifically, since most of the season is programmed for general/adult audiences.

Tips From Local Families

  • Filter Events & Tickets by the “Family Friendly” category — don’t assume any show suits kids.
  • There are free first-time student tickets for UC Davis students; family pricing varies by show.
  • It’s a real concert hall — best for kids old enough to sit through a performance; check show length and age guidance.

Quick Facts for Parents

Location
1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616

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Address

1 Shields Ave, Davis, CA 95616

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