What is on in Santa Barbara

2026-08-20 to 2026-10-19 — the next 60 days.

Thu, Aug 20 · 20:00

Willie Watson w/ Erin Rae

Ventura Music Hall · Country

Fri, Aug 21 · 21:00

Cheekface w/ Catbite

Ventura Music Hall · Concert

Sat, Aug 22 · 18:00

Train w/ Barenaked Ladies

Santa Barbara Bowl · Pop

Thu, Aug 27 · 19:00

Diana Ross

Santa Barbara Bowl · R&B

Thu, Aug 27 · 20:00

Built To Spill w/ PLAYDEAD

Ventura Music Hall · Alternative

Fri, Aug 28 · 20:00

Conjunto Primavera Mexican Concert

Arlington Theatre · Fairs & Festivals

Sat, Aug 29 · 21:00

Stinkfoot Orchestra

Ventura Music Hall · Event

Sun, Aug 30 · 18:00

Thee Sacred Souls

Santa Barbara Bowl · Concert

Sat, Sep 5 · 19:30

Billie Holiday Project

The Lobero · Concert

Sat, Sep 5 · 19:30

MC Magic

Ventura Music Hall · Hip-Hop/Rap

Sat, Sep 5 · 20:00

Suga Free Live in Santa Barbara

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Hip-Hop/Rap

$36 and up

Sun, Sep 6 · 20:00

Sam Garrett

Ventura Music Hall · New Age

Wed, Sep 9 · 18:30

Johnny Blue Skies

Santa Barbara Bowl · Country

Sat, Sep 12 · 19:30

Santana

Santa Barbara Bowl · Rock

Sun, Sep 13 · 19:30

Santana

Santa Barbara Bowl · Rock

Thu, Sep 17 · 20:00

Foxtide w/ Jade Street

Ventura Music Hall · Event

Fri, Sep 18 · 19:30

Earth Wind & Fire

Santa Barbara Bowl · R&B

Fri, Sep 18 · 20:00

Chelsea Handler

Arlington Theatre · Theatre

Fri, Sep 18 · 20:00

CHELSEA HANDLER: THE HIGH AND MIGHTY TOUR

Arlington Theatre · Comedy

Sat, Sep 19 · 19:30

Freya Skye

Santa Barbara Bowl · Pop

Sun, Sep 20 · 18:00

Brandi Carlile w/ CMAT

Santa Barbara Bowl · Country

Tue, Sep 22 · 19:00

Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour

Santa Barbara Bowl · Alternative

Tue, Sep 22 · 20:00

Rayland Baxter w/ GRACE CUMMINGS

Ventura Music Hall · Concert

Wed, Sep 23 · 19:30

CROCE PLAYS CROCE: Where The Songbook Ends, The Story Begins.

The Lobero · Concert

Thu, Sep 24 · 19:30

Larry David

Arlington Theatre · Theatre

Fri, Sep 25 · 19:00

Alabama Shakes w/ Tyler Ballgame

Santa Barbara Bowl · Rock

Fri, Sep 25 · 19:30

Scott Galloway

Arlington Theatre · Lecture/Seminar

Fri, Sep 25 · 20:00

Dogstar

The Majestic Ventura Theater - CA · Rock

Sat, Sep 26 · 20:00

Brian Posehn

Ventura Music Hall · Comedy

Sun, Sep 27 · 19:00

Judy Collins ??? Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: Farewell Tour

The Lobero · Country

Tue, Sep 29 · 19:30

Marty Stuart

The Lobero · Country

Thu, Oct 1 · 19:30

Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian

Arlington Theatre · Rock

Fri, Oct 2

Ron White

Chumash Casino Resort · Theatre

Fri, Oct 2 · 20:00

Geordie Greep

Ventura Music Hall · Event

Sat, Oct 3 · 18:30

Jack Johnson w/ G. Love

Santa Barbara Bowl · Alternative

Sun, Oct 4 · 18:30

Jack Johnson w/ G. Love

Santa Barbara Bowl · Alternative

Where else to look

EventbriteFestivals, markets, local one-offs. TicketmasterConcerts, sport, big venues. Attractions & skip-the-lineMuseums, landmarks and timed entry, bought before you queue. Trip.com attractionsTickets and tours, strongest across Asia. BandsintownLive music, including the small rooms.

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