Free Summer Cinema – Hairspray

Aug. 28, 2026

8:30 p.m.

Free Summer Cinema
Spend Friday night under the stars at the free Summer Cinema at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. This year’s film series, “Mixtapes & Misfits,” celebrates the unforgettable characters, underdogs, dreamers, and rule-breakers who make movies memorable, paired with soundtracks that are just as iconic as the stories themselves. Join fellow film lovers for a summer of crowd-pleasing favorites in one of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful outdoor settings.
 
Click here to learn more about this year’s free summer films full lineup. 
 
About the film:
Bursting with infectious songs, dazzling dance numbers and feel-good energy, Hairspray follows teenager Tracy Turnblad as she dances her way onto “The Corny Collins Show” and helps challenge segregation in 1960s Baltimore.
 
Please respect the lawn and your fellow filmgoers: only bring blankets that are permeable (no plastic/nylon/tarps), and chairs that are low-backed and low to the ground. Setup is permitted starting at noon on the day of the screening. 
Free Summer Cinema – Hairspray

1100 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara , CA 93101

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