Santa Barbara Events: Concerts at the Bowl & Lobero

Santa Barbara's calendar runs on live music, with our listings tracking 90 concerts against 14 theatre performances across 113 events.

The historic Lobero Theatre, California's oldest continuously operating theatre, leads the lineup, with the open-air Santa Barbara Bowl hosting the city's biggest touring concerts against a hillside ocean view. Speakeasy Comedy Bar covers stand-up, the Music Academy of the West adds classical performances from its summer festival, and the Spanish Colonial Granada and Arlington Theatres round out downtown's historic venue circuit.

A coastal city known for Spanish Colonial architecture, Santa Barbara's mix of historic downtown theatres and one of the country's most scenic amphitheaters gives it an outsized entertainment scene for its size.

Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.