Anybody who’s anybody stops in at the Arlington Theatre in downtown Santa Barbara. The city’s largest movie theater and performing arts venue is also quarters for the renowned Santa Barbara Film Festival. Located in the popular State Street area, built in 1931, it features star entertainment and an interior that is astonishing.
See fairy tales come to life at the Ensemble’s Story Book Theatre. Children enjoy seeing their favorite childhood stories such as The Tortoise and the Hare, The Lion and the Mouse and many others come alive on stage through music, puppets, and magical costumes and masks.
Walking into this historic Granada Theatre takes you back to the opulence of 1920s. Attendees enjoy monthly concerts showcasing A-list entertainers and world-class comedians. Nestled in downtown Santa Barbara’s Cultural District, the entertainment venue’s location makes it easy to walk down the street afterward and enjoy dining at nearby restaurants like Opal Restaurant and The Marquee Lounge.
Oh, the plots, the music and the composers make for a perfect night of entertainment at Opera Santa Barbara. From the rarefied singing to the opulent staging, audience members are in for an astounding evening of high-quality performances and productions that have celebrated repertoires including the classics, contemporary operas and everything in between.
Big ticket entertainment is center stage at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Concert goers have seen past concerts that hit high notes with the likes of Janet Jackson, Peter Gabriel, Alison Krauss, Bob Dylan, Incubus and Katy Perry! Built in 1936 the bowl invites 4,000-plus music fans to the open-air venue to enjoy the best entertainment around.
Canvass the Santa Barbara Museum of Art, recognized as one of the top 10 regional art museums in the nation. Situated in downtown Santa Barbara, art enthusiasts enjoy sauntering alongside nationally recognized collections of American, Asian, Impressionism and 20th-century art. The museum also houses the Constance and George Fearing Library.