2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Montecito Award Honoring Stellan Skarsgard

Stellan Skarsgard

Santa Barbara International Film Festival

  <h2>Guide to Live Events in Santa Barbara: Concerts, Sports and Shows Near You</h2>
<p>Santa Barbara, CA, is a vibrant hub for live events, offering everything from concerts and theater performances to local and collegiate sporting events and music festivals. Whether you’re looking to cheer on your favorite team or catch a chart-topping artist live, Vivid Seats has you covered.</p>
        
<h2>Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Week</h2> 
        
<p>This week in Santa Barbara, feel the vibrant rhythms of <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/les-ballets-africains-tickets--theater-ballet-and-dance/performer/419416">Les Ballets Africains</a> lighting up Granada Theater Santa Barbara. Country fans can settle in for <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/dan-walters-tickets/performer/506391">Dan Walters</a> at the intimate Lobero Theatre, while classic funk rock icons <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/war-tickets/performer/922">War the Band</a> bring the party to Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez. If you crave something heavier, head down the coast for <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/exhorder-tickets/performer/69873">Exhorder</a> at Ventura Music Hall.</p>        
<h2>Things to Do in Santa Barbara Next Week</h2> 
        
<p>Next week in Santa Barbara, catch <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/cinderella-the-ballet-tickets--theater-ballet-and-dance/performer/100028">Cinderella - The Ballet</a> at Granada Theater Santa Barbara on Thursday, 12 February. Celebrate the weekend with <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/suzanne-vega-tickets/performer/1599">Suzanne Vega</a> on Saturday and <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/leo-kottke-tickets/performer/2578">Leo Kottke</a> on Sunday, both at Lobero Theatre.</p>

<h2>Upcoming Concerts in Santa Barbara: Live Music & Tour Dates Near You</h2>

<section aria-label="Santa Barbara concerts"><h2>Santa Barbara Live Music</h2><p>Santa Barbara is a beloved destination for live music, welcoming world-class artists and rising stars to stages across the city.</p><p>From outdoor amphitheater shows and historic theater performances to intimate club sets, there’s always a concert to catch in Santa Barbara—and Vivid Seats is here to help you find your next unforgettable night out.</p></section>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Concert Tickets</h2>

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<div>Top picks this week: Dan Walters brings country and folk to the Lobero Theatre in Santa Barbara on Feb 5 at 7:00 PM. Nearby shows include War the Band at Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez on Feb 6 at 7:00 PM and hard rockers Exhorder at Ventura Music Hall on Feb 6 at 8:00 PM. From intimate folk to funk-rock and hard rock, the Santa Barbara area has live music for every mood—plan a night out and enjoy.</div>      </div>
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      <p itemprop="text">Finding upcoming concerts in Santa Barbara is easy on Vivid Seats. At the top of this page, you’ll find a search and discovery tool highlighting the most popular concerts and upcoming events in the city. You can browse by artist, venue, genre, or date to explore shows happening this week and beyond, all with real-time ticket availability and seating options.</p>
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        <p>Yes, you can often find last-minute concert tickets in Santa Barbara on Vivid Seats. Whether you’re planning ahead or making a spontaneous decision, Vivid Seats makes it easy to secure verified tickets right up until showtime.</p>
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        <p>Absolutely. Every Santa Barbara concert ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:</p>
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        <p>Our mission is to make buying concert tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying your event.</p>
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        <p>Vivid Seats uses All-In Pricing, so you'll see the full cost of a concert ticket in Santa Barbara, including fees, upfront as you shop. No surprises at checkout.</p>
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        <p>If your event is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled date. For some rescheduled events, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we will deliver new tickets to you and remind you to discard your old tickets.</p>
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        <p>Yes! Vivid Seats offers a leading ticket loyalty program: Vivid Seats Rewards. Fans earn credit on every purchase, which can be redeemed for future tickets. The more events you attend, the more perks you can unlock:</p>
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          <li>A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases</li>
          <li>Birthday rewards</li>
          <li>Seat upgrades and VIP parties</li>
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<h2>Upcoming Sports in Santa Barbara: Games, Teams & Matchups Near You</h2>

<section aria-label="Santa Barbara Sports"><h2>Live Sports in Santa Barbara</h2><p>Live sports thrive in Santa Barbara, where fans pack venues across town all season long. From sold-out rivalry games to weekday matchups, the city's sports venues deliver big moments for every kind of fan. Browse schedules by sport, date, or venue to find the perfect game to attend near you. Whether it's a marquee showdown or a spontaneous night out, you can find seats on Vivid Seats.</p></section>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Sports Tickets</h2>

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      <div itemprop="text">Finding upcoming sports events in Santa Barbara is easy on Vivid Seats. At the top of this page, you’ll find a discovery tool featuring the most popular teams, matchups, and games across every league. You can browse by sport, venue, or date to explore events happening this week and beyond, all with real-time ticket availability and seating options.</div>
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        <p>Yes, you can often find last-minute sports tickets in Santa Barbara on Vivid Seats. Whether you're planning ahead or deciding to catch a game on the fly, Vivid Seats updates listings in real time, so fans can secure verified tickets right up until kickoff, first pitch, or tipoff.</p>
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      <p itemprop="text">Yes! Vivid Seats is a trusted ticket marketplace used by over 100 million fans. When you buy Santa Barbara sports tickets on Vivid Seats, every order is backed by our 100% Buyer Guarantee. That means your purchase is safe, your tickets will arrive before the event, and they'll be valid or your money back.</p>
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        <p>Absolutely. Every Santa Barbara sports ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:</p>
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        <p>Our mission is to make buying sports tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the game.</p>
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        <p>Vivid Seats uses All-In Pricing, so you'll see the full cost of a sports ticket in Santa Barbara, including fees, upfront as you shop. No surprises at checkout.</p>
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        <p>If your game is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the new date. For some rescheduled games, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we’ll deliver new tickets and remind you to discard your old ones.</p>
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        <p>Yes! Vivid Seats offers a leading ticket loyalty program: Vivid Seats Rewards. Fans earn credit on every purchase, which can be redeemed for future tickets. The more events you attend, the more perks you can unlock:</p>
        <ul>
          <li>A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases</li>
          <li>Birthday rewards</li>
          <li>Seat upgrades and VIP experiences</li>
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<h2>Upcoming Theater & Comedy Shows in Santa Barbara: Plays, Musicals & Stand-Up Near You</h2>

<section aria-label="Santa Barbara live entertainment"><h2>Santa Barbara Live Events</h2><p>Santa Barbara is one of the best cities for live entertainment, offering an exciting mix of Broadway hits, touring plays, and stand-up comedy. From landmark theaters and comedy venues to intimate performance spaces, there's always a show to see in Santa Barbara, and Vivid Seats makes it easy to find tickets for every laugh and standing ovation.</p></section>
<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Santa Barbara Theater & Comedy Tickets</h2>

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Les Ballets Africains performs at the Granada Theater Santa Barbara on February 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM. This ballet and dance presentation will be held at the Granada Theater, 1214 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.      </div>
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Next week Santa Barbara stages two standout performances at the <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/cinderella---the-ballet-tickets-santa-barbara-granada-theater-santa-barbara-2-12-2026--theater-ballet-and-dance/production/6510995">Granada Theater Santa Barbara</a>: <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/cinderella-the-ballet-tickets--theater-ballet-and-dance/performer/100028">Cinderella - The Ballet</a> on February 12 and <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/romantic-hollywood-tickets--theater-arts-and-theater/performer/450678">Romantic Hollywood</a> on February 15, both celebrating dance and classic stagecraft.

Whether you crave a fairy-tale ballet or a nostalgic theatrical showcase, the <a href="https://www.vividseats.com/romantic-hollywood-tickets-santa-barbara-granada-theater-santa-barbara-2-15-2026--theater-arts-and-theater/production/6018632">Granada Theater Santa Barbara</a> is the place to be.      </div>
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        <p>Absolutely. Every Santa Barbara theater and comedy ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:</p>
        <ul>
          <li>Your transaction will be secure.</li>
          <li>Your tickets will be delivered before your event.</li>
          <li>Your tickets will be valid and authentic or your money back.</li>
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        <p>Our mission is to make buying tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the show.</p>
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        <ul>
          <li>A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases</li>
          <li>Birthday rewards</li>
          <li>Seat upgrades and VIP experiences</li>
          <li>Exclusive access to special events and meet-and-greets</li>
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2026 Santa Barbara International Film Festival - Montecito Award Honoring Stellan Skarsgard Arlington Theatre in Santa Barbara, CA Wed, Feb 11 at 8:00pm