Events

SBIFF 2026: Ethan Hawke reflects on 40-year career, meets Jeff Bridges at American Riviera Award

February 9, 2026 by

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.
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SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

February 9, 2026 by

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.
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The Army, The Navy and the perfect evening

February 5, 2026 by

The whimsical folk-pop duo enchanted UC Santa Barbara students in Anisq'Oyo Park and surprised announced their new album.
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A night of rebellious creativity with Miranda July

February 3, 2026 by

Author Miranda July stopped by UCSB's Campbell Hall to talk about life, creativity, her new book and aging.
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A sacred show: Magnetize and guest Johanna Warren create a musical haven

February 3, 2026 by

Isla Vista band Magnetize opened for singer-songwriter Johanna Warren in a backyard concert on Jan. 18.
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Powerful pianists: Beethoven marathon at Granada Theatre

January 22, 2026 by

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.
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Wisp transforms The Hub into a shoegaze dreamscape

December 1, 2025 by and

Wisp put on an electric show for UCSB students during the A.S. Program Board hosted concert on Nov. 13.
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Moana Live-To-Film at the Arlington Theatre

December 1, 2025 by

UCSB Arts and Lectures brought a live performance of Disney's Moana to the Arlington Theatre for an afternoon filled with signing and joy.
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In conversation with Bretman Rock: exploring humor and identity

November 20, 2025 by

Beauty guru and social media personality Bretman Rock graced the mainland with his presence in a packed Campbell Hall on Nov. 14.
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UCSB art department graduate students host MFA Open Studios

November 20, 2025 by

Underneath Harder Stadium was transformed into a gallery filled with the work of graduate students from the UCSB Department of Art.
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Delirium 2025: YG and Freddie Gibbs fire up the Thunderdome

October 30, 2025 by

This year's annual Delirium concert performers were YG and Freddie Gibbs.
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King of the UCen underground: Fakemink ignites UCSB

October 23, 2025 by

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

October 9, 2025 by

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

October 2, 2025 by

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.
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Japanese Breakfast brings melancholic melodies to the Santa Barbara Bowl

September 5, 2025 by

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