There’s always something special happening at Santa Barbara’s iconic Arlington Theatre! This November brings an exciting lineup, with appearances from Jack Johnson, David Sedaris, Queens of the Stone Age, and Aly & AJ, just to name a few. Built in 1931, the Arlington Theater is Santa Barbara's largest theater, and has brought a wide variety of live performances and cinema to the city every year since. From concerts to film screenings and holiday shows, it’s a reminder of why we love calling this vibrant, culture-filled community home.
Here is a schedule of this month's shows:
November 6 at 7pm | Jack Johnson and The Moonshine Conspiracy
November 7 at 7:30pm | An Evening with David Sedaris
November 8 at 8pm | Queens of the Stone Age
November 9 at 7pm | Aly & AJ
November 15 at 7pm | Heaven's Gate: Director's Cut Restoration (Susan & Jeff Bridges will be introducing the film)
You can also enjoy festive holiday shows this December, including Jake Shimabukuro’s Holidays in Hawai’i and ballets including The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
And look forward to The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which be hosting several exciting panels and screenings at the Arlington Theater in February of 2026.
