Events

September 5, 2026

Motown Legend Diana Ross Sparkles at the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Carly Rattner

Motown legend Diana Ross graced the Santa Barbara Bowl stage on Aug. 27 as part of her “Diana in Motion” tour.

August 27, 2026

Rainbow Kitten Surprise rocks the Santa Barbara Bowl

By Sherine John

Rock band Rainbow Kitten Surprise took the stage by storm at Santa Barbara Bowl on July 19.

July 2, 2026

What Makes ‘A Real Pain’ Real: An Evening with Jesse Eisenberg

By Carly Rattner

The actor, writer, and director took the stage at Campbell Hall to discuss the making of his 2024 film "A Real Pain."

June 27, 2026

When Film Keeps it Reel, We Get Loud: UCSB’s 35th Annual Reel Loud Film and Arts Festival

By Yogita Sharma, Daisy Hernandez

The 35th annual Reel Loud Festival united UCSB filmmakers and musicians for a showcase of creativity and talent.

June 22, 2026

Behind the Curtain: “Here/Now” and the Joy of Dance and Community

By Gianna Dossa

Kennadi Davis crafted not just a performance, but a collective experience with her show "Here/Now."

June 5, 2026

May the fourth be with us: A “Connectivity” series screening

By Carly Rattner

May 4 brought a filled audience to Pollock Theater, where the Carsey-Wolf Center screened “Star Wars: A New Hope” to honor the film’s legacy and community.

June 5, 2026

Frost Children bring high-energy hyperpop to The Hub

By Yogita Sharma

On May 7, Frost Children filled the Hub with their signature fusion of hyperpop and electroclash.

May 20, 2026

Extravaganza 2026: Dominic Fike excels as first rock headliner in 11 years alongside JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover

By Lauren Chiou, Kendra Martinez

With a notably high turnout of 7,500 audience members and a popular, genre-spanning lineup, the May 17 concert brought a fresh take and renewed excitement to the campus festival.

May 14, 2026

Japanese Breakfast’s Michelle Zauner talks memoir and 2026 UCSB Reads selection ‘Crying in H Mart’

By Lauren Chiou, Stella Mullin

The author and musician spoke at Campbell Hall about her book “Crying in H Mart: A Memoir,” which was selected as the official 2026’s UCSB Reads book.

May 11, 2026

Dominic Fike announced to headline Extravaganza 2026

By Elijah Obando

The lineup will feature Dominic Fike as the headliner, along with artists JT, Earl Sweatshirt and Jane Remover.

May 9, 2026

Carsey-Wolf Center screens UCSB professor Wendy Eley Jackson’s ‘The Other Roe’

By Tanner Perez

UC Santa Barbara’s Carsey-Wolf Center hosted a screening of the documentary “The Other Roe,” directed by UC Santa Barbara’s very own Wendy Eley Jackson on April 9. The film was followed by a compelling discussion...

May 9, 2026

Medusa’s musical tragedy: “A Legacy of Stone” at Lotte Lehmann Concert Hall

By Carly Rattner

The musical was a three-year-long dream of Hastings’, reimagining the Greek myth of Medusa’s origin story.

April 9, 2026

Lil Yachty drives UCSB crazy at The Warm Up

By Lauren Chiou

The April 4 concert, organized by UC Santa Barbara’s Associated Students Program Board, brought in a record-breaking crowd of over 3,000 attendees, making it one of the biggest evenings in the concert’s history