Events in Santa Barbara — October 2026 (96 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Santa Barbara, California brings 96 live events across the city, led by music (23), art (14), community (13). 15 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Santa Barbara in October 2026?

There are 96 events in Santa Barbara, California in October 2026, including The Rush Tribute Project at The Lobero (7:30 PM), Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Barbara at Dart Coffee Co (11:00 AM), SBCC Big Band Jazz at Soho Restaurant & Music Club, Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Tuesday at Santa Barbara Farmers Market. Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Santa Barbara in October 2026?

Yes — 15 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Santa Barbara. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Santa Barbara for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Santa Barbara, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Santa Barbara — October 2026

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Events in Santa Barbara — October 2026

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The Rush Tribute Project

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Barbara

SBCC Big Band Jazz

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Tuesday

The Debut

Head Games Trivia Night at Fig Mountain Brewery Santa Barbara

Automatic :: SOhO:: Santa Barbara 10/14

Senior Expo of Santa Barbara

The Corner Room Mah Jongg Club

Mother's Circle

The District House (Wed. 10/14 with Jonathan Mozenter)

Our House is on Fire

Proposition 40 Debate: Wealth, Revenue, and California's Future

Good Vibrations Sound Bath Santa Barbara

Take Me Home

Ecstatic Dance Santa Barbara: Sunset Silent Disco!

We the Beat Presents: Ray & Paul

Author Reading & Book Signing: Because of a Dog with Matthew Sigman

Historic Eastside: Ortega Park • Calle Milpas • Tortillas

Concierto Íntimo

Gather for Good: Santa Barbara | Dinner Benefits for DreamCatchers

Head Games Trivia Night @ The Cliff Room - Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara Friday Night Laughs

ME Sabor Presents: Salsa Night with Armando Vázquez y su Orquesta Guayao

The Rocky Horror Picture Show with live shadow cast

“Orchestrated Tribute to The Beatles” + Hits of the 60s – 2nd Annual Charity Concert

Muna

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Saturday

ACTV Studio IRL: Vuori Santa Barbara x Solos Pilates

Pilates at the Canary: Rise, Shine & Sculpt

Me Sabor Dance Studio: Baila Conmigo

The Good Good Show

Wasted Potential Comedy at Java Station

October 2026 Long Form Improv Show

Poor Man's Whiskey - Dark Side of the Moonshine

In Waves

Wisdom Circle & Sound Healing

Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute to Tim Curry

Dented Bentley

Introduction to Breastfeeding: In Person

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Tuesday

October Global Design Series

Local Acoustic Night

Lunch & Learn: Water, Wellness, and Sustainability

The District House (Wed. 10/21 with Sam Mandel)

The Future of Work: Humans + AI Agents

Teflon Comedy

Allah-Las :: SOhO:: Santa Barbara 10/22

Julian Lage Quartet

Walk A Mile In Their Shoes: DVS Community Awareness March Santa Barbara

Broken Country

One Night Only with Dylan Fisher & Justin Klose

Holidaze Burlesque presents: Stay For A Bite at Pearl Social

Leadership Fellows Program

Music & Meditation Santa Barbara - Fall 2026 Season

Haunted Hotel Heights

The Psychedelics of Sexuality (Fri. 10/23 Workshop with Dr. Willow Brown)

3rd Annual Whale of a Celebration

Brasscals! with DJ Darla Bea

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Saturday

The Rush Tribute Project

The Rush Tribute Project

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Barbara

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Santa Barbara

SBCC Big Band Jazz

SBCC Big Band Jazz

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Tuesday

Santa Barbara Farmers Market — Tuesday

The Debut

The Debut

Head Games Trivia Night at Fig Mountain Brewery Santa Barbara

Head Games Trivia Night at Fig Mountain Brewery Santa Barbara

Automatic :: SOhO:: Santa Barbara 10/14