Santa Barbara Theater & Comedy Shows

Guide to Live Events in Santa Barbara: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You

Santa Barbara, CA, is a vibrant destination for live events, offering everything from concerts and theater performances to sporting events and festivals. Whether you're looking to cheer on a favorite team or catch a chart-topping artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Week

Santa Barbara is buzzing this week with stand-up from Jerry Seinfeld lighting up the Arlington Theatre, while pop favorites Haim bring a big-night singalong to the Santa Barbara Bowl. For live music with flair, flamenco fusion guitarist Benise takes the stage at the Lobero Theatre, and families can marvel at the equestrian cirque spectacle Cirque Maceo at Earl Warren Show Grounds.

Round it out with inspiration and storytelling from Elizabeth Gilbert back at the Arlington Theatre.

Things to Do in Santa Barbara Next Week

Next week in Santa Barbara, kick things off with reggae vibes as Rebelution lights up the Santa Barbara Bowl on Thursday evening, then head downtown for journalist and author Fareed Zakaria at the Arlington Theatre.

Cap the weekend on Sunday when cult filmmaker John Waters brings his razor-sharp wit to the Lobero Theatre.