Live Shows in Santa Barbara 2026
Live stage shows, magic, ballet, opera, and family entertainment in Santa Barbara and nearby cities.
Browse live shows in Santa Barbara, CA this year, including stage productions, musicals, plays, circuses, magic shows, ballet, opera, and family performances. Explore shows by date and venue, with schedules updated regularly as new events are announced.
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Explore live stage performances, venues, and upcoming show dates in Santa Barbara.Upcoming Live Shows: 67
- 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 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 08, 2026, 2:30 PM Sun — OPERA, 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: 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, Best Value: 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 — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: 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, Best Value: 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 — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, 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 18, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: 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 19, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: It's A Wonderful Life at Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, US. From $30, Avg. price ~ $34, 4 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value: 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 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 21, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, 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, 14 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, Best Value, 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 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
- Nov 28, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Choir! Choir! Choir! at The Lobero Theatre • 604 seats, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $126, Tickets Available: 169. Select Seats
- Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — FILM: Ocean In Concert at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara • 300 seats, 1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101, US. From $139, Avg. price ~ $160, 1 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Dracula - Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 15
Oct 30, 2026 7:30 PM
Rigoletto
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 7
Nov 06, 2026 7:30 PM
It's A Wonderful Life
721 Cliff Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
Upcoming Shows 150
Nov 11, 2026 7:30 PM
Sankai Juku
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 2
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Swan Lake
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 177
Nov 22, 2026 6:00 PM
Ocean In Concert
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 1
Dec 09, 2026 7:00 PM
The Nutcracker
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 1991
Dec 12, 2026 2:30 PM
Theresa Caputo
1317 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 35
Jan 31, 2027 3:00 PM
Anne Applebaum
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 2
Jan 31, 2027 4:00 PM
Ballet Folklorico de Mexico de Amalia Hernandez
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 8
Feb 04, 2027 7:30 PM
Michael Pollan
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 1
Feb 19, 2027 7:30 PM
The Barber of Seville
33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 7
Feb 19, 2027 7:30 PM
Ezekiel J. Emanuel
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 1
Feb 21, 2027 7:00 PM
The Joffrey Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 7
Feb 27, 2027 7:00 PM
State Street Ballet
1214 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Upcoming Shows 12
Mar 06, 2027 7:30 PM
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Live Entertainment Venues
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Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 6
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Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 25
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Music Academy of the West
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 4
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Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 20
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The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Shows 10
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The New Vic
Santa Barbara, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Shows 2
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Live Shows FAQ
Quick answers about live stage shows, theatre productions, and entertainment performances in Santa Barbara.
What types of live shows are happening in Santa Barbara?
Live shows may include theatre productions, musicals, ballet performances, opera, magic shows, family entertainment, and touring stage productions.
Are live show schedules updated regularly?
Yeah. Performance dates and venue schedules are updated often as new productions and touring events are announced.
Do live shows happen on weekdays?
Absolutely. Many venues host performances throughout the week, while weekends are usually the busiest show dates.
Where are live shows usually performed in Santa Barbara?
Live shows are commonly hosted at theatres, performing arts centers, auditoriums, and entertainment venues across Santa Barbara and nearby cities.
Are family-friendly live shows available?
Some productions are designed for all ages, including family theatre, magic performances, and seasonal stage shows.
Do touring productions visit Santa Barbara?
Yes. Many national and regional touring productions stop in Santa Barbara throughout the year.
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