Family Shows in Santa Barbara
Kids shows, family entertainment, and live performances in Santa Barbara and nearby areas.
Browse family shows in Santa Barbara, CA this year, including kids shows, live entertainment, interactive performances, and touring productions. Explore events by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new family-friendly shows are announced.
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Featured family shows in Santa Barbara and surrounding areas.
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Family Friendly Shows 2026-2027
Santa Barbara, CAFamily Events: 18
- Oct 30, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value: 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, Best Value, 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 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — BALLET: Sankai Juku: TOTEM - Void and Height at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $85, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 50. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Sun — BALLET, High Demand, Weekend Event: World Ballet Company: Swan Lake at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $100, Avg. price ~ $250, Tickets Available: 341. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 2:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $137, Tickets Available: 1279. Select Seats
- Dec 12, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $74, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 877. Select Seats
- Dec 13, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: Santa Barbara Festival Ballet: The Nutcracker at Arlington Theatre • 2000 seats, 1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $421, Tickets Available: 54. Select Seats
- Dec 18, 2026, 6:00 PM Fri — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand: The Nutcracker at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $143, Tickets Available: 449. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $132, Tickets Available: 451. Select Seats
- Dec 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $179, Tickets Available: 545. Select Seats
- Dec 20, 2026, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Best Value, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Nutcracker at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $135, Tickets Available: 447. Select Seats
- Feb 04, 2027, 7:30 PM Thu — BALLET: Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $69, Avg. price ~ $148, Tickets Available: 240. Select Seats
- Feb 27, 2027, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Joffrey Ballet at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $86, Avg. price ~ $187, Tickets Available: 100. Select Seats
- Feb 28, 2027, 7:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: The Joffrey Ballet at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $87, Avg. price ~ $131, Tickets Available: 47. Select Seats
- Mar 06, 2027, 7:30 PM Sat — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: State Street Ballet: The Little Mermaid at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $163, Tickets Available: 272. Select Seats
- Mar 07, 2027, 2:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Best Value, Weekend Event: State Street Ballet: The Little Mermaid at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $170, Tickets Available: 317. Select Seats
- Apr 22, 2027, 7:00 PM Thu — BALLET, High Demand: International Ballet Stars: Alice in Wonderland at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $76, Avg. price ~ $177, Tickets Available: 453. Select Seats
- May 23, 2027, 3:00 PM Sun — BALLET, Weekend Event: State Street Ballet & Santa Barbara Symphony: Slaughter on Tenth Avenue at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $67, Avg. price ~ $190, Tickets Available: 202. Select Seats
List Of All Shows
Dracula - Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Rigoletto
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
It's A Wonderful Life
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Nov 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Sankai Juku
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Nov 22, 2026 6:00 PM
The Nutcracker
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Dec 12, 2026 2:30 PM
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Feb 04, 2027 7:30 PM
The Barber of Seville
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Feb 19, 2027 7:30 PM
The Joffrey Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Feb 27, 2027 7:00 PM
State Street Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mar 06, 2027 7:30 PM
Gallim Dance
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Mar 11, 2027 7:30 PM
Mrs. Christie
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Apr 14, 2027 7:30 PM
Camille A. Brown and Dancers
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Apr 15, 2027 7:30 PM
Alice In Wonderland - Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Apr 22, 2027 7:00 PM
Riders of the Purple Sage
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Apr 23, 2027 7:30 PM
Gravity & Other Myths' Ten Thousand Hours
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
May 02, 2027 7:00 PM
Slaughter On Tenth Avenue
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
May 23, 2027 3:00 PM
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