Bren Events Center

Address:	100 Mesa Rd, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
Phone:	+1 949-824-5050
Site:	bren.uci.edu
Rating:	4.3

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Eric Ontiveros

We came here for a concert and the parking was horrendous!! Please come by at least 30-45 minutes early just to deal with parking. Seems as though all the attendants were college freshman and didnt really know what they were doing. Eventually, they guided us to employee parking and told us to not worry about being ticketed. We werent, but that would have saved a lot of time.... The concert itself was good; the sound, not so much. There are no acoustics in the place as it is basically a practice gym. I didnt even bother with the concession stand as the line went halfway around the place. I would go here again if there was a show I just HAD to see, but I would definitely leave earlier to deal with the parking fiasco. A plus was there wasnt any junkies or weirdos outside that you may typically see leaving a concert venue. Just one of the benefits of seeing a show in Irvine...

Alex Wong

I hate coming here. There is always always always traffic coming to and leaving events. Their parking is highway robbery. I was waiting in the parking structure for 2:30 hours waiting for cars to start moving almost missed my flights. If I never have to ever come to another graduation ceremony...

Noushin Faraji

We were there for a concert, the security and the staff were HORRIBLE! They opened the door half an hour later than mentioned on the tickets, they didnt let us dance or anything. They were very rude to all guests!

T Nightingale

All the staffers did a great job directing traffic and lines to appropriate places. It was easy to park, the lines moved quickly, and it was as orderly as it was going to get with so many people.

Marwin Luminarias

Parking is obviously going to be terrible. Its a university. Couple that with a high-density event and its a nightmare. But the events are great and well-staffed by students / volunteers.

Martin Schanze

Not the greatest place for a concert. Getting in and out of the place with parking is difficult. Saw Morrissey here, does serve beer which is not the norm for UC events.

James Soukup

Good atmosphere for UCI basketball and volleyball games but doesnt really compare to the arenas for schools with more storied programs e.g. UCLAs Pauley Pavilion.

Nicholas Barari

This place is used for a variety of events. It can seat plenty of people and is always kept clean. It has a parking structure right next to it which is nice.

Kevin T Lee

Awesome facility! Used for sports, dance, all events alike. Clean and home to the UCI anteaters! Serves beer, popcorn and other snacks for occassions!

Yvonne Garcia

For the past 20 years I have been going to the Medjagorje Peace Conf. & have always enjoyed my self. There staff are very nice & helpful.

Kaleb Tapp

Very nice, came here for a graduation on a hot day. AC worked great and the building was very clean

Anshul Singhal

Spacious and covers a good angle of the event. The seats might be uncomfortable overtime.

J. Alex Rubio

UCIs main arena venue for major events, indoor athletic tournaments/games and concerts.

nick miles

Love going to concerts or anteater sporting events here. Easy access and parking

Tom Crowley

Best place to watch UC Irvine basketball. Peter the Anteater is awesome!