New climbers.
Start on white tags and ask staff for help.
Community
Climb. Study. Hang out.
A Berkeley third place built around movement, friendship, and time spent together.
The Mosaic feeling
More than a place to work out.
People come to Mosaic to climb, but the real reason they stay is the weekly rhythm: seeing familiar faces, climbing for a while, studying at the community table, and bringing friends back.
Who it’s for
Beginners, students, faculty, staff, and experienced climbers share the same walls.
UC Berkeley.
Walk from campus and make climbing part of your week, whether you are a student, graduate student, faculty member, or staff.
Regulars.
Fresh problems and community keep the gym feeling alive.
Life between climbs
A place to spend the afternoon.
Study between classes, meet climbing partners, work for a while, or relax on the patio.
01
Climb
Move, try hard, rest, repeat.
02
Study
Use the large community table between classes or climbing sessions.
03
Connect
Meet friends, partners, and regulars.
August 31 – September 4, 2026
Mosaic Week
Five nights. DJ, prizes, food, drinks, gear giveaways, discounts, and the biggest climbing week on Telegraph. Every night has something different — and Friday closes it out with a full community party. New to Berkeley? This is where your year starts.
Mon, Aug 31New Student Night — 6 PM · $10 entry with free rentals for freshmen, transfers, and first-year grad students
Tue, Sep 1Gear Giveaway Night — 6 PM · free chalk bags, discounted apparel, and used gear while supplies last
Wed, Sep 2Cal Climbing Night — 6 PM · $10 entry with free rentals for Cal Climbing members, or bring a guest free with a Mosaic membership
Thu, Sep 3New Student Night — 6 PM · $10 entry with free rentals for freshmen, transfers, and first-year grad students
Fri, Sep 4Mosaic Week Party — 6 PM · DJ, food, drinks, prizes, Claire's mural launch, the annual limited edition t-shirt launch, and the biggest night of the fall
Upcoming events
Big nights on Telegraph.
Climbing, music, creative energy, and community nights throughout the school year.
Back to Campus: Campus Challenge
6–9 PM. Free entry with a day pass or membership.
Mosaic Week Party
The closing night of Mosaic Week. DJ, food, drinks, prizes, Claire's mural launch, the annual limited edition t-shirt launch, and the biggest community night of the fall.
First Friday: Dorm Resident Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with UC Housing. Free entry for anyone living in UC Housing.
Dynoween
Costumes, dyno challenges, Halloween climbing, and prizes throughout the evening.
First Friday: LGBTQ+ Climb Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with Berkeley LGBTQ+ organizations.
Berkeley Pulse Creative + Climb Party
An evening celebrating Berkeley creativity with climbing, local artists, music, and community.
First Friday: International Student Climb Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with Berkeley international student organizations. Free entry if you are not going home for the holidays.
First Friday: People of Color (POC) Climb Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with Berkeley student organizations.
Telegraph Turn Up Returns V4
Friday through Monday: four days of fresh climbs, community events, competitions, and Telegraph District energy.
First Friday: Women's Climb Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with Berkeley women's organizations.
First Friday: Faculty & Staff Climb Night
Starts at 6 PM. $10 entry and free rentals for anyone self-categorizing as part of the community. Tabling and collaboration with Berkeley faculty and staff groups. Nobel Prize winners receive complimentary valet parking, 4 guest passes, and free entry. (We have never had to honor this.)
End of Year Party
Graduating students get a free guest pass. Food, drinks, and DJ on the patio — plus a special staff celebration honoring team members who are graduating.
Come by
Join the community.
Try Mosaic once or start with two months of unlimited climbing.