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Friday 26 September

The British are coming—and they’ve got the Dead with them! For a special one-night-only performance at Soho Music Club on Friday, September 26th the Doublewide Kings will salute the music[…]

SOhO,1221 State St
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Friday 26 September

The Santa Barbara Bowl is pleased to announce the legendary Paul McCartney on Friday, September 26, 2025! Just three days before the kick-off of his wildly anticipated Got Back Tour[…]

Santa Barbara Bowl,1122 North Milpas Street
Santa Barbara,CA93103United States
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Saturday 27 September

Experience the vibrant sound of The Charities, a West Coast ensemble blending soul, funk, and jazz influences. Their smooth melodies and tight rhythms capture Southern California’s dynamic energy. Doors open[…]

SOhO,1221 State St
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Monday 29 September

After 3 sold out shows at the Los Angeles Greek Theatre at the end of August, Mac is back in Southern California for another sold out show in Santa Barbara.[…]

Santa Barbara Bowl,1122 North Milpas Street
Santa Barbara,CA93103United States
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Saturday 04 October

Mark Farina makes his annual pilgrimage to Santa Barbara for one of our favorite tandem sets of the year. Start the night with mushroom jazz and then enjoy some of[…]

EOS Lounge,500 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Wednesday 08 October

Postponed to:Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:30 PM A Note From Colin:“I do not relish having to postpone shows, but due to unforeseen personal circumstances, my upcoming solo shows this[…]

Lobero Theatre,33 E. Canon Perdido St.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Wednesday 08 October

Farmer Dave and the Wizards of the West combine classic California surf soul with neo Psicodelia and electronic dance music for a hypnotic, Cosmic, uplifting, and profoundly groovy situation. Farmer[…]

SOhO,1221 State St
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Friday 10 October

Virginian, Keller Williams, released his first album in 1994, FREEK, and has since given each of his albums a single syllable title: BUZZ, SPUN, BREATHE, LOOP, LAUGH, HOME, DANCE, STAGE,[…]

SOhO,1221 State St
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Friday 24 October

It’s that time again… Flamingosis is hittin’ the road for a North American tour. Bringing the groove to a city near you — come catch the vibes Doors 9pm

EOS Lounge,500 Anacapa St.
Santa Barbara,CA93101United States
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Santa Barbara boasts a vibrant live music scene that caters to all tastes, from intimate acoustic sets to larger concert venues. The historic Arlington Theatre on State Street, along with the Granada Theatre, regularly host national touring acts, while SOhO Restaurant & Music Club offers a cozy atmosphere for enjoying local talent alongside dinner and drinks.

The Santa Barbara Bowl, nestled in the foothills with stunning ocean views, presents world-class performances in an unforgettable outdoor amphitheater setting during its season. For jazz enthusiasts, The Lobero Theatre features both established and emerging artists in one of California’s oldest continuously operating theaters. Throughout the year, various festivals bring additional musical diversity to the area, including the Santa Barbara International Jazz Festival and Old Spanish Days Fiesta celebrations with traditional performances.

Indie strongholds like Velvet Jones may have closed their doors, but a number of bars and restaurants like Fox Wine Co., Brewhouse, and M. Special have picked up the slack by offering stages for local and regional touring bands on their way through town, while EOS Lounge continues to hold it down for DJs and electronic acts.

For more thorough listings of concert in Santa Barbara, definitely check out LiveNotesSB and SYVBuzz, which do a solid job of listing shows throughout Santa Barbara county.

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