Live Events near Santa Barbara, CA

Guide to Live Events in Santa Barbara: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Santa Barbara, CA, is a vibrant destination for live events, from concerts and theater performances to music festivals and college or community sporting events. Whether you're cheering on a local team or catching a favorite artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Week

This week in Santa Barbara, kick off the laughs at Arlington Theatre with Bored Teachers Comedy Tour on Friday, then keep the comedy rolling Saturday with La Chupitos. If you are in the mood for a pop singalong, make a short trip to Santa Ynez to catch Taylor Dayne at Chumash Casino Resort.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara Next Week

In Santa Barbara next week, soak up intimate performances as Madeleine Peyroux brings her smoky jazz to the Lobero Theatre, then come back for bluegrass firepower from Steep Canyon Rangers on the same storied stage.

If you are up for a short drive, dance to Kool And The Gang at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, catch indie favorites Last Dinosaurs and revel in rootsy energy with The Brothers Comatose at Ventura Music Hall, then cap the week with The Garcia Project - Tribute to Jerry Garcia back at the same venue.