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 107
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: State Street Ballet: Dracula at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats,
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $96, Tickets Available: 41. Select Seats - Oct 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: State Street Ballet: Dracula at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 123. Select Seats
- Nov 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Sun — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Lyle Lovett at Campbell Hall At UCSB, 552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, US. From $109, Avg. price ~ $126, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — OPERA: Opera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto at The Lobero Theatre • 604 seats, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $97, Avg. price ~ $173, Tickets Available: 90. Select Seats
- Nov 06, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Terrace Martin at Campbell Hall At UCSB, 552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $90, Tickets Available: 38. Select Seats
- Nov 07, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Psychedelic Symphony: Take Another Trip at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $49, Avg. price ~ $152, Tickets Available: 89. Select Seats
- Nov 07, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — TECHNO / ELECTRONIC, Best Value, Weekend Event: Dennett at EOS Lounge, 500 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $74, 7 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 08, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — OPERA, High Demand, Weekend Event: Opera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto at The Lobero Theatre • 604 seats, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $131, Avg. price ~ $208, Tickets Available: 81. Select Seats
- Nov 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — OPERA, High Demand: Opera Santa Barbara: Rigoletto at The Lobero Theatre • 604 seats, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $55, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 150. Select Seats
- Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — JAZZ / BLUES, High Demand: Charles Lloyd Quartet at The Lobero Theatre • 604 seats, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $93, Avg. price ~ $205, Tickets Available: 40. Select Seats
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — Concert: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at The New Vic, 33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $159, Tickets Available: 92. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 8:15 PM Fri — Concert: Candlelight: Tribute to Queen at The New Vic, 33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $158, Tickets Available: 92. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Symphony: Symphonie Fantastique at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $64, Avg. price ~ $176, Tickets Available: 125. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Weekend Event: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 3:00 PM Sun — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Symphony: Symphonie Fantastique at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 212. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — COMEDY, High Demand: Rene Vaca & That Mexican OT at Arlington Theatre • 2000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $50, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 1130. Select Seats
- Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Santa Barbara Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Santa Barbara events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Dracula - Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 17
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Lyle Lovett
552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Upcoming Events: 4
Nov 01, 2026 7:00 PM
Rigoletto
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 3
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Terrace Martin
552 University Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Upcoming Events: 5
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
Psychedelic Symphony: Take Another Trip
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 07, 2026 7:30 PM
Dennett
500 Anacapa St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 11
Nov 07, 2026 9:00 PM
It's A Wonderful Life
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Upcoming Events: 150
Nov 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Charles Lloyd Quartet
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 63
Nov 13, 2026 6:00 PM
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen
33 West Victoria Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 10
Nov 13, 2026 8:15 PM
Santa Barbara Symphony
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 13
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Rene Vaca
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 22
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Sun Room
1221 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
John Craigie
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Rachael & Vilray
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
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.
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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.
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