Events around Santa Barbara
The Granada Theatre’s centennial celebrations continue with an unforgettable dynamic performance by musical powerhouse and “The Queen of the Bassists” Nik West. Nik’s performance will incorporate an intimate cabaret-style setting …
BACKSTAGE DUELING PIANOS Doors open @ 7:00 pm | Dueling Pianos @ 9:00 pm Backstage Dueling Pianos keeps the energy high and creates an unpredictable and entertaining musical experience just …
Enjoy First Thursdays at the Kimpton Canary with their Summer Soiree Pop-up Market Series, starting June 6, continuing every first Thursday of the month and showcasing local vendors and artists' …
The Santa Ynez Valley Wind Ensemble has entertained you at local parades, holiday festivals, and Veterans’ ceremonies. You won’t want to miss their lively Summer Concert on the beautiful Skytt …
Takács. That single word conjures so many others: Legend. Grammy. Magic. Experience what The Washington Post calls “one of the most esteemed and beloved string quartets today” playing transfixing masterpieces. Ticket …
The unsung heroes of the classical world finally have their place in the sun. From the loud and proud sounds of the drum to the softer notes of the cymbal, …
Baritone NAVASARD HAKOBYAN and pianist BRIAN CHO rose to the top in last summer’s world-renowned competition. They return to share their artistry, with a commissioned WORLD PREMIERE by JOEL THOMPSON. Ticket prices range from $18-45 (ages …
String quartets have been making beautiful music for centuries and have inspired many of history’s greatest composers. This showcase is a great way to indulge your passion, or simply get …
Conductor Laureate of the Minnesota Orchestra Osmo Vänskä is lauded for his compelling interpretations of repertoire and an energetic presence. He returns to the Music Academy to lead the Orchestra …
Our brilliant teaching artists pair pianos with unexpected instruments, from oboe, to bass, to cello, to yes, another piano. Program information: CLAUDE DEBUSSY - Sonata for Cello and Piano (Alan …
Enjoy jazz composed and performed by students in SBCC’s Summer Jazz program in a collaborative workshop with Grammy Award-winning composer and musician Ted Nash. Inspired by works in A Legacy of …
For more than 20 years, the Environmental Defense Center’s tgif!s have been a staple of the south central coast’s summer season. The EDC team is very excited to bring our …
Carmen is the ultimate force of nature in one of the world’s most celebrated operas. A benchmark of the Summer Festival is the Lehrer Vocal Institute’s opera. Principal Opera Conductor DANIELA …
Carmen is the ultimate force of nature in one of the world’s most celebrated operas. A benchmark of the Summer Festival is the Lehrer Vocal Institute’s opera. Principal Opera Conductor DANIELA …
Our collaborative piano fellows expertly sync their artistry with instrumental fellows to make the musical journey even more powerful.