Events

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

July 3, 2025 by

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

June 26, 2025 by

Singer-songwriter and musical icon James Taylor performed at the Santa Barbara Bowl with a soundtrack centering travel, family and pure musical connection.
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Sean Baker champions independent cinema at Campbell Hall

June 26, 2025 by

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

May 22, 2025 by and

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.
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Shabang 2025: two UCSB student bands featured on festival lineup

May 17, 2025 by and

Isla Vista bands Big Hungry and Cordoba performed at the two-day music festival, bringing a taste of the I.V. music scene to San Luis Obispo.
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Lineup for 45th Extravaganza revealed: students react, AS Program Board responds

May 14, 2025 by

UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board revealed the partial lineup for the 45th annual Extravaganza music festival on May 8 to mixed reception, which was swiftly followed by a full lin...
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An evening with Trixie & Katya

May 8, 2025 by and

The drag queen comedy duo made a rare out-of-drag appearance to a sold-out crowd at UCSB's Campbell
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Hiromi brings spirit, fun and jazz fusion to Campbell Hall

May 7, 2025 by

Hiromi Uehara and her band Sonicwonder demonstrated a masterful ability to lead their audience on a unique and energetic voyage through jazz music.
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Zero Waste Festival encourages sustainability with music, crafts, thrifting

April 24, 2025 by

The festival was organized by Associated Students Zero Waste Committee, a student-led organization dedicated to reaching a UC-wide goal of zero waste.
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The Avett Brothers kicks off 2025 season at Santa Barbara Bowl

April 17, 2025 by

The North Carolinian band, featuring brothers Seth Avett and Scott Avett, has been defined by their distinct musical and lyrical range.
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