Events

February 3, 2026

A night of rebellious creativity with Miranda July

By Kiana Woods

Author Miranda July stopped by UCSB's Campbell Hall to talk about life, creativity, her new book and aging.

February 3, 2026

A sacred show: Magnetize and guest Johanna Warren create a musical haven

By Sofia Cain

Isla Vista band Magnetize opened for singer-songwriter Johanna Warren in a backyard concert on Jan. 18.

January 22, 2026

Powerful pianists: Beethoven marathon at Granada Theatre

By Carly Rattner

The Santa Barbara Symphony performed a weekend-long marathon of all five of Beethoven’s piano concertos at the Granada Theatre from Jan. 17-18.

December 1, 2025

Wisp transforms The Hub into a shoegaze dreamscape

By Keyli Cortinez-Vences, Cecilia Yong

Wisp put on an electric show for UCSB students during the A.S. Program Board hosted concert on Nov. 13.

December 1, 2025

Moana Live-To-Film at the Arlington Theatre

By Carly Rattner

UCSB Arts and Lectures brought a live performance of Disney's Moana to the Arlington Theatre for an afternoon filled with signing and joy.

November 20, 2025

In conversation with Bretman Rock: exploring humor and identity

By Megan Rodriguez

Beauty guru and social media personality Bretman Rock graced the mainland with his presence in a packed Campbell Hall on Nov. 14.

November 20, 2025

UCSB art department graduate students host MFA Open Studios

By Amaya Moreno

Underneath Harder Stadium was transformed into a gallery filled with the work of graduate students from the UCSB Department of Art.

October 30, 2025

Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

By Kaavya Saini

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.

October 23, 2025

King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB

By Alicia Siebers

British rapper Fakemink preformed in UC Santa Barbara's University Center on Oct. 16 and blew away his audience of college students with his insane talent.

October 9, 2025

Samara Joy brings ‘No More Blues’ to Santa Barbara’s Jazz Series

By Halee Scott

Joy and her evolving voice honor the merit of the living texts of jazz, a challenge that makes every choice and the little things mean so much.

October 2, 2025

Paul McCartney gets his feet back on the ground at Santa Barbara Bowl

By Jack Dindia

The one and only Sir Paul McCartney performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Sept. 26 and it was clear to the audience that even at his old age, he's still got it.

September 5, 2025

Japanese Breakfast brings melancholic melodies to the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Lucy Dixon

American indie pop band Japanese Breakfast performed a whimsical fairytale set at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Aug. 23, 2025.

July 3, 2025

To the nines: 34th annual Reel Loud festival highlights student film

By Sandra Vovk

A look back at UCSB's Delta Kappa Alpha's Reel Loud Film & Arts Festival, which celebrated nine student-made silent short films from the 2024-25 school year.

June 26, 2025

James Taylor journeys through a lifetime of music at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Kyra Schimpf

Singer-songwriter and musical icon James Taylor performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl with a soundtrack centering travel, family and pure musical connection.

June 26, 2025

Sean Baker champions independent cinema at Campbell Hall

By Jake Turner

Following the screening of Sean Baker’s acclaimed 2017 film “The Florida Project,” the four-time Academy Award winning writer-director himself came out on Campbell Hall’s stage for a Q&A on May 27.

May 22, 2025

Extravaganza 2025: Chris Lake brings the heat, Aminé saves the day

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

Amidst sunny weather and a last-minute lineup change, students arrived in droves to watch headliner Chris Lake and performers Aminé, Ravyn Lenae and Zacari on the Harder Stadium stage.