Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival

In its 51st year the Santa Barbara SUMMER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION remains the largest arts event in Santa Barbara County drawing crowds of 100,000 parade spectators from around the world with 50,000 attendees to the 3-day free arts and music festival. More than 2,000 volunteers transform downtown Santa Barbara into a vibrant splash of color music and dance. The Parade begins at noon Saturday 21 2025 at Santa Barbara and Ortega Street. The Parade arrives at Alameda Park where the floats are on display until they are pushed back to the Workshop later in the day.

The 3-day free Festival in the Park opens Friday 4-9 pm June 20, closes Sunday 6 PM. Participants and spectators alike can enjoy a wonderful eclectic collection of live music showcasing local and regional talent on the main stage. Food booths provide a wide variety of food and beverages. There are arts and crafts from local artisans and crafts from around the world. The new Funtopia Zone features interactive activities for families and children of all ages. The Main Stage on Saturday is a showcase gig for up and coming bands and local favorites. The CommUnity Bowl Stage features young performers, family entertainment, ethnic music and dance. Sunday will be Reggae Sunday sponsored by One Plant. .