Santa Barbara Bowl Season | Summer 2026
Santa Barbara Bowl season is officially in full swing! Summer means live music under the stars — and we've put together a full guide, with this season's lineup mapped out month by month. Plus, what to know about parking, gates, and the last-minute shows this venue is known for.
VENUE INFORMATION
Parking:
Parking is $30 at Santa Barbara High School (enter on Anapamu St.) and The Armory (enter on Nopal St.). Parking lots close 30 minutes after the concert ends. Customers desiring a reserved accessible space, please contact the Box Office at the Santa Barbara Bowl at 805-962-7411.
Rideshare & Drop-Off:
Drop off all passengers on the corner of Milpas and Anapamu. Schedule your approach to drive Northbound on Milpas (heading away from the ocean) to unload in the designated drop-off zone at Milpas and Anapamu.
Extra Tips:
- Due to the SB Bowl's hillside location, It may take over 30 minutes to travel from your car to your seat. We recommend arriving early, as soon as gates open
- The SB Bowl may add new or surprise shows to their lineup. We recommend keeping an eye on their website, social media, and signing up for their newsletter so you don't miss any exciting additions.
SUMMER 2026 LINEUP
July:
Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias | Friday, July 17 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Young The Giant: Victory Garden Tour | Saturday, July 18 | Start Time 6pm, Gates Open 5pm
Rainbow Kitten Surprise: bones North American Tour | Sunday, July 19 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
August:
Trevor Noah | Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Sierra Ferrell: Heavy Petal Tour | Thursday, August 6 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival 2026 | Saturday, August 8 | Start Time 5pm, Gates Open 4pm
Tedeschi Trucks Band: Future Soul 2026 Tour | Thursday, August 13 | Start Time 6pm, Gates Open 5pm
Interpol | Friday, August 14 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
311 & Dirty Heads: So Glad You Made It Tour | Sunday, August 16 | Start Time 4:30pm, Gates Open 3:30pm
Train: Drops of Jupiter: 25 years in the Atmosphere Tour | Saturday, August 22 | Start Time 6pm, Gates Open 5pm
Diana Ross | Thursday, August 27 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Thee Sacred Souls: the constellation tour | Sunday, August 30 | Start Time 6pm, Gates Open 5pm
September:
Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds: Mutiny for the Masses 2026 Tour | Wednesday, September 6 | Start Time 6:30pm, Gates Open 5pm
Santana | Saturday, September 12 & Sunday, September 13 | Start Time 7:30pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Earth, Wind, and Fire | Friday, September 18 | Start Time 7:30pm, Gates Open 6pm
Freya Skye: Stars Align Tour | Saturday, September 19 | Start Time 7:30pm, Gates Open 6pm
Brandi Carlile: The Human Tour | Sunday, September 20 | Start Time 6:00pm, Gates Open 5pm
Beck: Ride Lonesome Tour | Tuesday, September 22 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
Alabama Shakes | Friday, September 25 | Start Time 7pm, Gates Open 5:30pm
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