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Santa Barbara Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Santa Barbara, CA, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Santa Barbara throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Santa Barbara events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Santa Barbara Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Santa Barbara
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 113
- Aug1320266:00 PMThuJAZZ / BLUESTedeschi Trucks Band & Lukas NelsonSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl
93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $82Avg. price ~ $353Tickets Available: 95Select Seats - Aug1420267:00 PMFriALTERNATIVEInterpolSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 343Select Seats
- Aug1520266:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventCandlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood MacThe New Vic93101, 33 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $81Avg. price ~ $11224 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1520268:00 PMSatConcertWeekend EventJourney USA - Journey TributeThe Lobero Theatre • 604 seatsThe Lobero Theatre93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $45Avg. price ~ $83Tickets Available: 427Select Seats
- Aug1520268:15 PMSatConcertWeekend EventCandlelight: Tribute to AdeleThe New Vic93101, 33 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 West Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $84Avg. price ~ $11324 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug1620264:30 PMSunALTERNATIVEWeekend Event311 & Dirty HeadsSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $121Avg. price ~ $297Tickets Available: 214Select Seats
- Aug2220266:00 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventTrain, Barenaked Ladies & Matt NathansonSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $239Avg. price ~ $37222 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuCollege (Div I-A and Div I-AA) SOCCERBest ValueUCSB Men's Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering HerdUCSB Men's Soccer vs. Marshall Thundering HerdHarder Stadium93106, 1 Stadium Road Santa Barbara, CA, US93106, 1 Stadium Road Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Available: 30Select Seats
- Aug2720267:00 PMThuR&B / SOULDiana RossSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $73Avg. price ~ $300Tickets Available: 379Select Seats
- Aug2820268:00 PMFriLATINConjunto PrimaveraArlington Theatre • 2000 seatsArlington Theatre93101, 1317 State Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 1317 State Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $74Avg. price ~ $147Tickets Available: 1517Select Seats
- Aug2920266:52 PMSatFILMWeekend EventGo To Hale: Music From The Vault - Hidden Treasures & Found FootageThe Lobero Theatre • 604 seatsThe Lobero Theatre93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $8315 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Aug3020266:00 PMSunR&B / SOULWeekend EventThee Sacred SoulsSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $157Tickets Available: 334Select Seats
- Sep0920266:30 PMWedPOP / ROCKJohnny Blue Skies & The Dark CloudsSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $114Avg. price ~ $320Tickets Available: 220Select SeatsVIP Packages
- Sep1120266:15 PMFriCandlelight: Tribute to Michael JacksonMusic Academy of the West93108, 1070 Fairway Rd Santa Barbara, CA, US93108, 1070 Fairway Rd Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $197Avg. price ~ $352Tickets Available: 42Select Seats
- Sep1120267:30 PMFriSelah Dance Collective: The Stranger and Beethoven's TangoThe Lobero Theatre • 604 seatsThe Lobero Theatre93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $63Avg. price ~ $81Tickets Available: 342Select Seats
- Sep1120268:15 PMFriCandlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood MacMusic Academy of the West93108, 1070 Fairway Rd Santa Barbara, CA, US93108, 1070 Fairway Rd Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $197Avg. price ~ $2286 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Sep1220267:30 PMSatPOP / ROCKWeekend EventSantanaSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $342Avg. price ~ $630Tickets Available: 79Select Seats
- Sep1320266:00 PMSunConcertWeekend EventThe Papas and Mamas - The Ultimate Mamas and Papas ExperienceThe Lobero Theatre • 604 seatsThe Lobero Theatre93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, US93101, 33 East Canon Perdido Street Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $74Avg. price ~ $101Tickets Available: 83Select Seats
- Sep1320267:30 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventSantanaSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $226Avg. price ~ $556Tickets Available: 121Select Seats
- Sep1820267:30 PMFriR&B / SOULHigh DemandEarth, Wind and FireSanta Barbara Bowl • 4562 seatsSanta Barbara Bowl93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, US93103, 1122 North Milpas St Santa Barbara, CA, USFrom $283Avg. price ~ $737Tickets Available: 53Select Seats
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Santa Barbara Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
Events in June 2027
July
Events in July 2027
August
This Month
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Santa Barbara events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Santa Barbara. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Santa Barbara venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 8
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Campbell Hall At UCSB
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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EOS Lounge
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 12
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Harder Stadium
Santa Barbara, CA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
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Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 18
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 19
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The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 41
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The New Vic
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 32
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1 Memphis Street Event Venue
Hernando, MS
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 11
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10th District Brewing Company
Abington, MA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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1175 Sports Park & Eatery
Kansasville, WI
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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124 Surface Drive
Charleston, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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Santa Barbara venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Santa Barbara right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Santa Barbara rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Santa Barbara?
Yeah — Santa Barbara doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Santa Barbara?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Santa Barbara, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Santa Barbara and nearby areas