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Things to do in Santa Barbara

68 upcoming events. Santa Barbara, CA, United States.

Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings

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68 upcoming events

John Craigie
Nov19Thu
Concerts

John Craigie

Thu, Nov 19 · 8:00 PM

The Lobero

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Margaret Atwood
Apr23Fri
Plays & Musicals

Margaret Atwood

Fri, Apr 23 · 7:30 PM

Arlington Theatre

Artists & shows in Santa Barbara

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Mens Basketball 17UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Womens Basketball 16The Nutcracker 5UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Womens Volleyball 4Opera Santa Barbara 4Santa Barbara Festival Ballet 2Shen Yun 2Margaret Atwood 1Christian McBride Band 1Santa Barbara Surf Film Festival 1Cal Lutheran Regals Womens Basketball 1Cal State Northridge Matadors Mens Soccer 1San Francisco State Gators Mens Basketball 1UC Merced Bobcats Mens Basketball 1Paper Wings 1Utah Valley Wolverines Mens Basketball 1

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Santa Barbara at a glance

68 events are on the calendar for Santa Barbara; 2 fall this weekend.

Sorted by category: sports (38), then concerts (12) and plays & musicals (6).

Next on the calendar is Cal State Northridge Matadors at UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Mens Soccer, on October 31.

Busiest venues on the calendar: UCSB Events Center, Arlington Theatre and The Lobero.

About Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States excepting Alaska, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". As of the 2020 census, Santa Barbara had a population of 88,665.

Santa Barbara events: FAQ

What's happening in Santa Barbara this weekend?

There are 2 events in Santa Barbara this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is sports. See the full weekend line-up on our Santa Barbara this weekend page.

Which venues in Santa Barbara have the most events?

By number of upcoming dates: UCSB Events Center (37), Arlington Theatre (11), The Lobero (10), Granada Theatre (5) and Soho Restaurant & Music Club (3).

What kind of events are on in Santa Barbara?

Upcoming dates by category: Sports (38), Concerts (12), Plays & Musicals (6), Dance (6) and Festivals (3).

Where can I buy tickets for events in Santa Barbara?

Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.

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