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Arts & Culture in Santa Barbara: Things to Do

21 upcoming events at 10 venues — tonight, this weekend, and beyond

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Arts & Culture

Thu, Jul 30

Beyond Conversation 2: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West · Santa Barbara

Thu, Jul 30

Velvet Binx with Jeremiah Mountain

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Santa Barbara

Sun, Aug 2

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian · Santa Barbara

Mon, Aug 3

An Evening with Henry Kapono

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Santa Barbara

Tue, Aug 4

Beyond Conversation 3: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West · Santa Barbara

Thu, Aug 6 · 5:00 PM

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo · Santa Barbara · Free

Fri, Aug 7 · 7:30 PM

Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company

The Lobero · Santa Barbara

Get Tickets(opens in a new tab)

Sun, Aug 9

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian · Santa Barbara

Sun, Aug 16

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian · Santa Barbara

Fri, Aug 21 · 5:00 PM

GALLERY ROW - 3rd FRIDAY ART WALK - LA CUMBRE PLAZA, Santa Barbara

La Cumbre Plaza · Santa Barbara · Free

Fri, Aug 21

An Evening with Will Evans

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Santa Barbara

Sat, Aug 22

Mamma Mia 2! Here We Go Again! Sing-Along Brunch

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Santa Barbara

Sun, Aug 23

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian · Santa Barbara

Tue, Aug 25

Embodied Arts Workshop: Co-Creating with Nature — A Mindful Art Experience

The Hub · Santa Barbara

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:00 PM

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo · Santa Barbara · Free

Sat, Sep 5 · 11:00 AM

2026 Studio Artists Tour

Community Arts Workshop · Santa Barbara · $28.52

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:30 PM

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo

Santa Barbara Historical Museum · Santa Barbara · From $30

Wed, Sep 23 · 5:30 PM

Finding Saint Barbara Talk

Santa Barbara Historical Museum · Santa Barbara · From $10

Sat, Sep 26

Herencia Sin Fronteras: A Legacy Beyond Limits

The Luke Theatre · Santa Barbara

Sat, Oct 10

BENISE - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Soho Restaurant & Music Club · Santa Barbara

Sun, Oct 25

Out of Plain Sight

The Luke Theatre · Santa Barbara

Beyond Conversation 2: Dialogues in Music through Art

Thu, Jul 30Music

Beyond Conversation 2: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West

Santa Barbara, CA

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Beyond Conversation 2: Dialogues in Music through Art

Thu, Jul 30Music

Beyond Conversation 2: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West

Santa Barbara, CA

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Velvet Binx with Jeremiah Mountain

Velvet Binx with Jeremiah Mountain

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Velvet Binx with Jeremiah Mountain

Velvet Binx with Jeremiah Mountain

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 2Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

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Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 2Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

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An Evening with Henry Kapono

Mon, Aug 3Music

An Evening with Henry Kapono

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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An Evening with Henry Kapono

Mon, Aug 3Music

An Evening with Henry Kapono

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Beyond Conversation 3: Dialogues in Music through Art

Tue, Aug 4Music

Beyond Conversation 3: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West

Santa Barbara, CA

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Beyond Conversation 3: Dialogues in Music through Art

Tue, Aug 4Music

Beyond Conversation 3: Dialogues in Music through Art

Music Academy of the West

Santa Barbara, CA

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Paint at Paseo

Thu, Aug 6 · 5:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · Eventbrite→

Paint at Paseo

Thu, Aug 6 · 5:00 PMFREEWorkshop

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · RSVP→

Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster →

Fri, Aug 7 · 7:30 PMDance

Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company

The Lobero

Santa Barbara, CA

Get Tickets via Ticketmaster→(opens in a new tab)

Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company

Fri, Aug 7 · 7:30 PMDance

Siudy Garrido Flamenco Company

The Lobero

Santa Barbara, CA

Get Tickets→(opens in a new tab)

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 9Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 9Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 16Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 16Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

GALLERY ROW - 3rd FRIDAY ART WALK - LA CUMBRE PLAZA, Santa Barbara

Fri, Aug 21 · 5:00 PMFREEArt

GALLERY ROW - 3rd FRIDAY ART WALK - LA CUMBRE PLAZA, Santa Barbara

La Cumbre Plaza

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · Eventbrite→

GALLERY ROW - 3rd FRIDAY ART WALK - LA CUMBRE PLAZA, Santa Barbara

Fri, Aug 21 · 5:00 PMFREEArt

GALLERY ROW - 3rd FRIDAY ART WALK - LA CUMBRE PLAZA, Santa Barbara

La Cumbre Plaza

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · RSVP→

An Evening with Will Evans

Fri, Aug 21Literary

An Evening with Will Evans

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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An Evening with Will Evans

Fri, Aug 21Literary

An Evening with Will Evans

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Mamma Mia 2! Here We Go Again! Sing-Along Brunch

Sat, Aug 22Film

Mamma Mia 2! Here We Go Again! Sing-Along Brunch

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Mamma Mia 2! Here We Go Again! Sing-Along Brunch

Sat, Aug 22Film

Mamma Mia 2! Here We Go Again! Sing-Along Brunch

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

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Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 23Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Sun, Aug 23Dance

Sunset Sessions at the Mirador Rooftop

Hotel Californian

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Embodied Arts Workshop: Co-Creating with Nature — A Mindful Art Experience

Tue, Aug 25Theater

Embodied Arts Workshop: Co-Creating with Nature — A Mindful Art Experience

The Hub

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Embodied Arts Workshop: Co-Creating with Nature — A Mindful Art Experience

Tue, Aug 25Theater

Embodied Arts Workshop: Co-Creating with Nature — A Mindful Art Experience

The Hub

Santa Barbara, CA

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Paint at Paseo

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:00 PMFREEArt

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · Eventbrite→

Paint at Paseo

Thu, Sep 3 · 5:00 PMFREEArt

Paint at Paseo

Paseo Nuevo

Santa Barbara, CA

Free · RSVP→

2026 Studio Artists Tour

Sat, Sep 5 · 11:00 AM$28.52Art

2026 Studio Artists Tour

Community Arts Workshop

Santa Barbara, CA

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2026 Studio Artists Tour

Sat, Sep 5 · 11:00 AM$28.52Art

2026 Studio Artists Tour

Community Arts Workshop

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:30 PMFrom $30Art

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:30 PMFrom $30Art

María Bermúdez presents Convivencias at Tablao Museo

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Finding Saint Barbara Talk

Wed, Sep 23 · 5:30 PMFrom $10Art

Finding Saint Barbara Talk

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Finding Saint Barbara Talk

Wed, Sep 23 · 5:30 PMFrom $10Art

Finding Saint Barbara Talk

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Herencia Sin Fronteras: A Legacy Beyond Limits

Sat, Sep 26Dance

Herencia Sin Fronteras: A Legacy Beyond Limits

The Luke Theatre

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Herencia Sin Fronteras: A Legacy Beyond Limits

Sat, Sep 26Dance

Herencia Sin Fronteras: A Legacy Beyond Limits

The Luke Theatre

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

BENISE - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Sat, Oct 10Music

BENISE - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

BENISE - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Sat, Oct 10Music

BENISE - Spanish Nights by Candlelight

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Out of Plain Sight

Sun, Oct 25Literary

Out of Plain Sight

The Luke Theatre

Santa Barbara, CA

View Details→

Out of Plain Sight

Sun, Oct 25Literary

Out of Plain Sight

The Luke Theatre

Santa Barbara, CA

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Arts & Culture Venues in Santa Barbara

Soho Restaurant & Music Club

Hotel Californian

The Luke Theatre

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Music Academy of the West

More Things to Do in Santa Barbara

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Frequently Asked Questions

What arts & culture things to do are in Santa Barbara tonight?: There are 21 upcoming arts & culture events in Santa Barbara, California. VenuNite lists everything happening tonight, this weekend, and beyond — browse the list and grab tickets.
What venues in Santa Barbara host arts & culture events?: Santa Barbara has 10 venues with upcoming arts & culture events, including Soho Restaurant & Music Club, Hotel Californian, The Luke Theatre and 7 more.
Are there free arts & culture events in Santa Barbara?: Many arts & culture events in Santa Barbara are free or low-cost. Filter by price on the event list above, or browse the free events page for Santa Barbara specifically.

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La Cumbre Plaza

Community Arts Workshop