Navigating UT Austin Student Tickets: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of Texas at Austin offers a variety of ticket options and discounts for students to enjoy a wide range of events, from athletic competitions to theatrical performances and musical showcases. Understanding these options can help students make the most of their entertainment budget and fully engage with campus life.

Savings for Theatre and Dance Enthusiasts

For students interested in theatre and dance, the Department of Theatre and Dance provides several avenues for savings.

General Student Flex Pass

Students, regardless of their major, can take advantage of the General Student Flex Pass to save on tickets to all Texas Theatre and Dance season performances. This pass offers flexibility and affordability, allowing students to attend multiple events or bring friends to a single performance.

General Student Flex Pass: four tickets for $45
General Student Flex Pass: two tickets for $22.50

To claim the discount, students should select "Theatre and Dance Major" at checkout, even if they are not majors in the department.

Additional Discounts for Theatre and Dance Majors

Students currently enrolled in the Department of Theatre and Dance may be eligible for additional discounts on individual tickets. It is recommended to consult course syllabi for more information about attendance requirements and potential ticket benefits.

Volunteer Usher Program

Students looking for an immersive experience and free access to performances can join the volunteer student usher program, which supports season programming during the academic year. Ushers interact with guests and attend performances for free.

The Big Ticket: Access to Texas Athletics

The Big Ticket is an annual sports pass designed to provide UT students with access to all Texas Athletics home games during the regular season. For a one-time payment of $200, students can gain entry to a variety of sporting events, including:

Football
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Volleyball
Baseball
Softball
Texas Relays events

Important Considerations for Big Ticket Holders

While the Big Ticket offers access to a wide range of sporting events, it's important to understand its limitations, particularly regarding football games.

No Guaranteed Entry: The Big Ticket does not guarantee entry for everyone, especially for highly anticipated football games.
Football Game Entry Process: Big Ticket holders with general admission lower-level tickets must enter the same queue beginning at noon on the Wednesday before the home game.
Potential Revocation: Big Ticket holders who claim football tickets but fail to scan them in for two games will have their ticket revoked for the remainder of the season.

Student Frustration with the Big Ticket

Some students have expressed frustration with the Big Ticket system, citing difficulties in securing tickets, particularly for football games. The high demand and limited capacity can make it challenging for all Big Ticket holders to attend every game.

Additional Ticket Opportunities

Bass Pass: Broadway in Austin

A limited number of discounted tickets for Broadway shows are available through the Bass Pass program. Students interested in experiencing Broadway productions in Austin should explore this option.

Read also: Understanding UT Austin GPA

Performing Arts Season Tickets

$10 student tickets are available for all 24/25 Performing Arts Season shows while supplies last.

Student Rush

Discounted tickets for Texas Welcomes shows may be available on the day of the show through Student Rush. Students can sign up for the UT Students list to receive Student Rush information, which will also be shared on individual event details pages.

Non-UT Student Tickets

Discounted tickets for non-UT students are occasionally available for select events.

Individual Tickets

Individual tickets can be purchased through each event listing on the calendar.

Butler School of Music Tickets

The Butler School of Music offers various ticket options and discounts for its performances.

Discounted Tickets

Discounted tickets are available to University of Texas at Austin faculty and staff, senior citizens, and any student with a valid student ID. Admission prices vary by the event. UT Austin students are also eligible for complimentary tickets.

Complimentary Tickets for UT Austin Students

All University of Texas at Austin students are allowed a maximum of one free ticket with a valid UT I.D. card to every ticketed performance at the Butler School. These tickets are subject to availability.

How to Obtain Complimentary Tickets:

Visit the Butler School of Music Box Office in person during regular business hours up to one month in advance.
Present your UT I.D. card.
A maximum of one ticket per I.D. will be issued at no charge.

Comp tickets may also be available at the Box Office within one hour of the performance, if there are still any available. Distribution of comp tickets just before the performance is at the discretion of the cashier's discretion.

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