Independent event guide

Classical Concerts in Santa Barbara 2026-2027

Find classical concerts in Santa Barbara for 2026-2027—browse the upcoming schedule below and catch your next great live performance.

Oct 22Thu • 6:15 PM

Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

Oct 24Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Nir Kabaretti - Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto

Nir Kabaretti · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Oct 25Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Nir Kabaretti - Rachmaninoff's Second Concerto

Nir Kabaretti · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Oct 28Wed • 7:00 PM

Greg Lukianoff

Lobero TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Oct 30Fri • 6:15 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

First United Methodist ChurchSanta Barbara, CA

Oct 30Fri • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

First United Methodist ChurchSanta Barbara, CA

Nov 07Sat • 7:30 PM

Psychedelic Symphony: Take Another Trip

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Nov 12Thu • 7:30 PM

Charles Lloyd Quartet

Lobero TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Nov 13Fri • 6:00 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

The New Vic / Ensemble Theatre CompanySanta Barbara, CA

Nov 13Fri • 8:15 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

The New Vic / Ensemble Theatre CompanySanta Barbara, CA

Nov 14Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Symphonie Fantastique

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Nov 15Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Symphonie Fantastique

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Dec 02Wed • 7:00 PM

Hilary Hahn with Matthias Goerne and Yekwon Sunwoo

Hilary Hahn · Yekwon Sunwoo

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Dec 18Fri • 8:15 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

Dec 18Fri • 8:15 PM

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

Dec 31Thu • 8:30 PM

NYE With The Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Jan 22, 2027Fri • 6:15 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

Jan 22, 2027Fri • 8:15 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Music Academy of the WestSanta Barbara, CA

Jan 23, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Holst's The Planets

Holst's The Planets · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Jan 24, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Holst's The Planets

Holst's The Planets · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Feb 13, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Nir Kabaretti - John Williams and More: Star Wars at 50

A Tribute to John Williams · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Feb 14, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Nir Kabaretti - John Williams and More: Star Wars at 50

A Tribute to John Williams · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Feb 24, 2027Wed • 7:30 PM

Wynton Marsalis

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Mar 20, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Beethoven's Fifth

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Mar 21, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Beethoven's Fifth

Beethoven's Fifth Symphony · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Apr 20, 2027Tue • 7:00 PM

Yuja Wang

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Apr 24, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Heavenly Opera

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

Apr 25, 2027Sun • 3:00 PM

Santa Barbara Symphony: Heavenly Opera

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

May 22, 2027Sat • 7:30 PM

State Street Ballet & Santa Barbara Symphony: Brahms and Balanchine

Brahms · Santa Barbara Symphony

The Granada TheatreSanta Barbara, CA

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