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Arts and Culture

Performing Arts Center

The r is world-class, state-of-the-art venue, showcasing everything from professional live music, dance and Broadway theatre to student productions to community events. The PAC is comprised of several venues, including the majestic 1,286-seat Harold Miossi Hall, the 498-seat Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre, the 180-seat classroom Philips Hall, and the multi-purpose Pavilion, which holds up to 400 people. 

Theater and Dance

Live student opera production

Students’ Stage

The produces fully-staged productions, workshops, and an annual playwriting competition in this intimate theater.

students rehearse their dance

Orchesis Dance Company

is Cal Poly's concert dance company that produces a multifaceted performance every winter.

Smile and Nod comedians holding up S & N donuts

Smile and Nod

Smile & Nod is Cal Poly's improvised comedy team who performs short and long form improv throughout the school year.

Music Programs

No matter your major, you are able to join one of our choirs, bands or the symphony and have the opportunity to create and perform music. Throughout the year, our music department also offers clinics, workshops, concerts and lectures by well-respected musicians, faculty and musicologists. 

Music Department Ensembles

Cultural Connections

Student Diversity and Belonging offers inclusive spaces and provides services and programs that promote community, diversity, learning, growth and advocacy.

Express Yourself

Student tableau for work she is creating for the gallery

Art Gallery

Our hosts six exhibitions each academic year that are designed to inspire.

Students work on personal projects at the craft center

Craft Center

In , you can explore ceramics, surfboard shaping, skateboard construction, woodworking, jewelry making, metalsmithing and more.

Student created float at the Rose Parade

Rose Float

Help create a float for the annual Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena. Our student-designed floats have won 59 awards over the last 70 years.