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 hub for live events, offering everything from concerts and theater performances to community and music festivals, plus collegiate sports.

Whether you're looking to support local teams or catch acclaimed artists live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Week

Santa Barbara’s stages are buzzing this week, from cutting-edge dance to sharp-tongued comedy. Catch Pilobolus at Granada Theater Santa Barbara, then return as Kathy Griffin brings her no-holds-barred stand-up to the same grand room. For a homegrown showcase, State Street Ballet delivers an afternoon performance at the intimate Lobero Theatre. If you are up for a quick coastal hop, Sippy shakes Ventura Music Hall, while Seph Schlueter brings an uplifting set to Camarillo Community Church.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara Next Week

Santa Barbara lights up next week with stand-up from Cristela Alonzo at the Lobero Theatre, the timeless groove of Booker T. Jones on the Lobero stage, and a lush Sunday matinee as Bella Italia fills the Granada Theater Santa Barbara.

If you are up for a short drive, catch Everclear at the Solvang Festival Theater and The Band Perry at the Chumash Casino Resort on Friday, then ride the electronic wave with Hippie Sabotage at The Majestic Ventura Theater on Saturday.