Events

March 5, 2026

Banff Mountain Film Festival Sells Out Santa Barbara for Night One

By Bridget Keon

The only film festival that has ever had showings in outer space, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, came to Santa Barbara this week.

February 9, 2026

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

By Lauren Chiou

Actor, filmmaker and writer Ethan Hawke was honored with the American Riviera Award for his extensive, genre-spanning career.

February 9, 2026

SBIFF 2026: Comedian before all else, Adam Sandler honored with Maltin Modern Master Award

By Stella Mullin

Comedian before anything else, actor Adam Sandler was awarded with the Maltin Modern Master Award at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival.

February 5, 2026

The Army, The Navy and the perfect evening

By Alicia Siebers

The whimsical folk-pop duo enchanted UC Santa Barbara students in Anisq'Oyo Park and surprised announced their new album.

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.