Formed in 1977, the Santa Barbara County Arts Commission is a 15 member County Commission appointed by the County Board of Supervisors, with three members from each of the five supervisorial districts who make recommendations to the Board on…

The Flamenco Arts Festival (FAF) is a unique international cultural arts event presenting world-class flamenco performances and relevant and impactful educational arts programs.  It is an annual event that brings a prominent flamenco company…

Founded in 1959, UCSB Arts & Lectures is the largest and most influential arts and lectures organization between Los Angeles and San Francisco. This nationally recognized, award-winning program brings exceptional cultural and artistic…

The Lobero Theatre is Santa Barbara's premier performing arts venue, featuring an exciting variety of modern dance, ballet,  jazz, lectures, classical music, opera and contemporary music performances. The Lobero Theatre is proud to be home to…

Located in the beautifully renovated New Vic Theater, Ensemble Theatre Company is Santa Barbara's home for professional theater. With a season consisting of five productions, ETC has produced several American and West Coast premieres, and has…

A local landmark for almost a century, The Granada Theatre is the central coast’s premier performing arts venue.  Located in the heart of Downtown Santa Barbara, The Granada is home to Santa Barbara Symphony, State Street…

The Music Academy of the West advances the development of 21st century classically trained musicians and cultivates discerning, appreciative, and adventurous audiences. Founded in 1947, the Academy operates on a 10-acre, ocean-side campus in Santa…

Nestled in the foothills of Santa Barbara, The Santa Barbara Bowl was built in 1936 with WPA funding and served as a community gathering venue for decades. Then came Rock & Roll and live shows and fans. Now the SB Bowl hosts up to 37 popular…

Founded in 1994 by Marilyn Gilbert and Nathan Rundlett, Opera Santa Barbara is committed to presenting productions and educational programs of the highest quality. Over more than two decades the company has staged some 50 operas and devoted…

The Christmas Revels: An American Celebration of the Winter Solstice. A holiday favorite now in its 11th season, The Christmas Revels takes audiences on a journey with a group of Irish emigrants who came to America in the early 1900’s…