Concerts in Santa Barbara, United States
Explore 2 tracked concerts in Santa Barbara, United States.
Live music in Santa Barbara
Gigvault aggregates upcoming and past concerts in Santa Barbara from official ticketing and concert sources — including top venues, setlists and the fans who attended. Browse what's coming up, find which friends are going and discover concert buddies in your city.
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Santa Barbara — City information
Santa Barbara pulses with a vibrant, sun-drenched music scene, where the Pacific breeze carries melodies from intimate clubs to grand outdoor stages. Expect a rich tapestry of sounds, from the soulful crooning of folk and Americana artists in the funkier Funk Zone, to the energetic strumming of rock and reggae echoing from the historic Arlington Theatre. Throughout the year, the city hosts a variety of festivals, like the Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration and the Old Mission Summer Concert Series, drawing crowds eager for live performances under the California sky. While year-round talent graces the stages, summer truly ignites with an influx of touring acts and local heroes.
Upcoming concerts in Santa Barbara
- 2026-11-17 — Rene Vaca, Arlington Theatre
- 2026-11-17 — That Mexican Ot, Arlington Theatre
- 2026-12-05 — Herb Alpert, Arlington Theatre
Listings as of 1 Nov 2026; the live page updates every few hours.
Venues in Santa Barbara with the most tracked concerts
Artists who played Santa Barbara
- Muna
- RÜFÜS DU SOL
Concerts in Santa Barbara by month
Which months brought the most live music to Santa Barbara, and who played.
- September 2026 — 4 concerts: Brandi Carlile, Freya Skye, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sturgill Simpson
- August 2026 — 6 concerts: The Womack Sisters, Diana Ross, Barenaked Ladies, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Shawn Colvin, Sierra Ferrell
- July 2026 — 3 concerts: James McMurtry, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Royel Otis
- June 2026 — 4 concerts: The Black Keys, Sam Grisman Project, Lord Huron, FIGHTMASTER
- April 2026 — 5 concerts: Daniel Seavey, The Mother Hips, Nerf Herder, Donavon Frankenreiter, Justin Hayward
- November 2025 — 4 concerts: Queens of the Stone Age, Paris Jackson, Night Ranger, ZZ Top
- October 2025 — 4 concerts: Boz Scaggs, HAIM, Keller Williams, The Marshall Tucker Band
- August 2025 — 4 concerts: Ginger Root, Japanese Breakfast, Shakey Graves, Slightly Stoopid
- May 2025 — 3 concerts: John Carroll Kirby, Tiny Habits
- January 2025 — 4 concerts: Mania The ABBA Tribute, Buddha Trixie, Parlour Magic, Nerf Herder
Concerts in Santa Barbara with setlists
The most recent shows here for which Gigvault holds a full song list.
- Brandi Carlile at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-09-20, 22 songs played
- Freya Skye at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-09-19, 14 songs played
- Earth, Wind & Fire at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-09-18, 20 songs played
- Sturgill Simpson at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-09-09, 24 songs played
- The Womack Sisters at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-08-30, 8 songs played
- Diana Ross at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-08-27, 1 song played
- Barenaked Ladies at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-08-22, 16 songs played
- Tedeschi Trucks Band at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-08-13, 20 songs played
- Shawn Colvin at Lobero Theatre — 2026-08-10, 2 songs played
- Sierra Ferrell at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-08-06, 17 songs played
- James McMurtry at SoHo Restaurant and Music Club — 2026-07-21, 17 songs played
- Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Santa Barbara Bowl — 2026-07-19, 23 songs played
Frequently asked questions
What concerts are happening in Santa Barbara?
All upcoming shows in Santa Barbara – from club gigs to stadium tours – are aggregated live at the top of this page from official ticketing and concert sources.
What are the main concert venues in Santa Barbara?
The most important venues in Santa Barbara are listed under "Top Venues". Click any venue to see past shows, upcoming concerts and setlists.
How do I track concerts in Santa Barbara?
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