# Events & Things To Do In Santa Barbara on 31st May 2026 - **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Santa Barbara on 31st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. - **Category**: ## About Discover the best events and activities in Santa Barbara on 31st May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out. ## Events in Santa Barbara - **Event Name**: Summer of Comedy is a Drag - **Description**: Laugh your heart out with fierce queens serving up hilarious drag comedy live!About this EventComedy is a DragGet ready for a night full of laughs and glam! Comedy is a Drag is an awesome in-perso - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/summer-of-comedy-is-a-drag/100001987868552352 - **Venue**: Wildcat Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYTI2NjY3ODAyYjQwMzdmYmRjMzU1NmZkNWM4OWRmYTc4ODI1NTg2MzBlMzliNTA5ZjdhNDg4YzNjMzk5MTU1Zi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwNTA0MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2NzU2NzQ3.avif - **Price**: USD 13 to 34 - **Categories**: comedy, performances, entertainment - **Event Name**: Sunday Soundwaves - **Description**: Pool, music, sun....vibes that remind you the weekend isn't over yet. This is Sunday Soundwaves at the Courtyard Marriot!About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5696a0c0-4bd7-11f1-a995-afc12287912d-rimg-w1110 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/sunday-soundwaves/100001988597032255 - **Venue**: Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zODM5NGZjMWU4NWVjMmE4NTdiODY4NTY5ZDRmMTlkNjQ3NTgwMzU1MDA3ZTk5Yjg0NjEyZjI4YTBhZmZmMzliLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGM1ZWEzYTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3NzIzMjM5.avif - **Price**: USD 23 - **Event Name**: Black Music Month With The Funky Neighbors at Santa Barbara Public Library - **Description**: The next major Santa Barbara Black Culture House event will be a live concert on Sunday, May 31st from our friends, The Funky Neighbors, at the Santa Barbara Public Library, 40 East Anapamu Street between State and Anacapa on the Michael Towbes Plaza area - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/black-music-month-with-the-funky-neighbors-at-santa-barbara-public-library/200030110244917 - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Public Library - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvYzYwYmU3OTJlMzhlNWEwOTkzOWZkNDdhZjIxN2I0OTlhMDA1Zjc3OWZjZTRiNWJjYjg3ZGNhMjY1YTgyOGYwYS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWgxNTUyLWRjZmVmZWZlLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc5NTQ3MzM2.avif - **Categories**: concerts, music, entertainment, performances, art - **Event Name**: Herman Matthews Presents PHATBACK, EARL & ME! at SOhO Santa Barbara - **Description**: Phatback, Earl & Me! are excited to play their debut show at SOhO Restaurant & Music Club in Santa Barbara! 7:30pm show / 6:30pm doors/dinner Phatback, Earl & Me! features a group of All-Star musicians who have played with MOST of your favor - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/herman-matthews-presents-phatback-earl-and-me-at-soho-santa-barbara/200030115030550 - **Venue**: SOhO Music Club Santa Barbara - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xZDI2NDhjOGVjMGFhMTVhMWRkMDdlNjhhOTE1Y2JjNjU4MTdjMzNhMjNiM2Y1NmM0ZTBlODg0NmQxMzA1ZjhlLXJpbWctdzk2OC1oNzM4LWRjYTVhNWE0LWdtaXI_dj0xNzc5NTc3NDg5.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art - **Event Name**: Santa Barbara English Country Dance - **Description**: We dance in the "Christian Fellowship Hall", just below the parking lot. Join us for an afternoon of dances written between 1650 and 2026. Jacqui Grennan will be calling. Double Trouble (Rodney Miller & Jeffrey Spero) will be performing. Entrance fe - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/santa-barbara-english-country-dance/200030138799818 - **Venue**: First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDliODI0Zjc1OWVmMjE3Mzg4Yjc1OWEwZjRkYzM4ZWNjZDk4OTBkMGMyZmNjMmQzMzkyMGNiZDVjNjJkZWE1MS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGNiZTYyMzQtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzk4NTgzNzg.avif - **Categories**: Entertainment, performances, Music - **Event Name**: Open Mic - Sundays at Seven - **Description**: Kick back and share your talent or just vibe with others at Open Mic - Sundays at Seven!About this EventOpen Mic - Sundays at SevenLooking for a chill night out? 🎀 Join us in person - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Dec 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/open-mic-sundays-at-seven/100001989267896829 - **Venue**: Seven Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xNWI1NWU3NjM0YmI2OWYxMzJjNzI3ZDczMjVhMTFhYTUzYWYxZjE0N2QyN2M2ODg4YTUyYTk1ODg1Zjg5ZTlkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMxNTA0N2MtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4NzUyOTQx.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, comedy - **Event Name**: Santa Barbara Ocean Dip and Coffee - **Description**: Join us for a fun-filled morning of swimming and community at Sea Dreamers' SB ocean dip!About this EventJoin us for a casual morning gathering that brings together ocean lovers, the swim-curious, and anyone who wants to - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 10:30 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/santa-barbara-ocean-dip-and-coffee/100001987861706877 - **Venue**: West Beach - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9jNDQzYzBmMjRmYWZiYjllNGQwZjE5ZjJhMmI2YjMwYmE3NTJlMjRhYTc0MzYyMDNjMjRjNThiMTU3OWM1N2RhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzJlNjFhMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc0NTI1MTc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Sports - **Event Name**: Album Release Party at Corks & Crowns - **Description**: The InVocations will be expanding into a band to celebrate our album, "Always Listening", and lots of other great music to create an afternoon of good vibes for all! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/album-release-party-at-corks-and-crowns/200030110245922 - **Venue**: Corks n Crowns - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9jNzg3MDgyN2E4NjFjODQyNDcwYzkyNTYzMmEzNDM1ZGMwNDlmZjNkYjQ0NmZhZDk5M2VmZTU2ZjcyMTYyYWY2LXJpbWctdzgyMC1oMzEyLWRjMzIyZjJkLWdtaXI_dj0xNzc5NTQ3MzQy.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, parties, music - **Event Name**: Light & Flight – The Music of Morten Lauridsen & Christopher Tin - **Description**: A Modern American Choral Collaborative Sunday, May 31, 3pm Sunday May 31, 7pm β€” second performance just announced! Our season finale features Grammy-winner Christopher Tin conducting his own works and our Artistic Director / Conductor, JoAnne Wasserman, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun May 31 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/light-and-flight-the-music-of-morten-lauridsen-and-christopher-tin/200030114729944 - **Venue**: Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84NTMwYjQwNmVkMjJkYTRkNmIwYjhmZDZiMDI2MjgwNDFjNjdkOGNlNTBiYTAxZjljMDM4ZTVmYTUzM2MyZmViLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDI2Ny1kYzQ1OGJjMi1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3OTU3NDI0Mw.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, art - **Event Name**: Kim Collin’s Jazz Combo Workshop - **Description**: Doors: 12:00 PM Workshop: 12:00-2:30 PM Free Admission! All Ages Welcome! - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 9 - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 12:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/kim-collin’s-jazz-combo-workshop/200030096362052 - **Venue**: 1221 State St, Ste 205, Santa Barbara, CA - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYjViNWYzNGQ4YTgyN2RjMmY0NzA1ODRkZjkwY2ZhODljMTViZmI1NzQ2ZDk5NDcwYjRkMzQzYmM3MjMyNTI0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmUtZ21pcj92PTE3Nzk0MjA0NzE.avif - **Categories**: workshops, music, entertainment - **Event Name**: Tatum’s Dirty 30 Dash - **Description**: Come stroller strut and celebrate our co-captain’s 30th birthday!AgendaπŸ•‘: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AMDashInfo: Pick up your race bib, tak - **Date**: Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 31 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/tatum’s-dirty-30-dash/100001988042963019 - **Venue**: Shoreline Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hNGZiNTBkZWEwMTczYzNlMzMzOGQ5ZWUxMTU1YjAxMDZjYWIzYmQyMmY5YjRiYjI3NTljNjc1ZWVkOTE2MWVkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2E3YmJkNi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc0NTQxNzE.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: Sports ## Trending Events in Santa Barbara - **Event Name**: Bob Dylan - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Bob Dylan, where every moment tells a story! πŸ›οΈ The stunning Santa Barbara Bowl in vibrant Santa Barbara, CA transforms into a realm of wonder - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d823e3f0-43ad-11f1-b649-77d382fb3d5c-rimg-w1200-h550-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1777454936 - **Event Name**: Santana - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Santana, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! πŸ›οΈ The iconic Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable ce - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a31ce720-49d8-11f1-9b88-8d574f4e1b52-rimg-w1200-h675-dc30328e-gmir.jpg?v=1778133022 - **Event Name**: Santana // show 2 - **Description**: An Evening with Santana Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 7:30pm / doors at 6:00pm Santa Barbara Bowl Tix go on sale Fri, 3/13 at 10a Tix link: https://www.axs.com/series/31819/santana-at-santa-barbara-bowl-tickets?skin=sbbowl Also performing Sat 9/12 at S - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/893b024d2014b21b958c1b391a2636969968c98d88fdb298080d905f40af77fe-rimg-w1200-h630-dc010106-gmir?v=1779692515 - **Event Name**: Trevor Noah at Santa Barbara Bowl - **Description**: πŸŽ‰ Prepare to be amazed at Trevor Noah at Santa Barbara Bowl, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Santa Barbara Bowl in vibrant Santa Barbara, CA - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/63dbcae0-07c0-11f1-a70f-b15bde9c1f1d-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc7d1314-gmir.jpg?v=1770865831 - **Event Name**: Bob Dylan at Santa Barbara Bowl - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Bob Dylan at Santa Barbara Bowl, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! πŸ›οΈ The iconic Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA sets the perfect stag - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1d3a5410-5817-11f1-966e-412116278f5b-rimg-w1200-h550-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1779699172 - **Event Name**: Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Santa Barbara Bowl 🏠 Address: 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 πŸŒ† City: Santa Barbara πŸ“ Location: 34.4327, -119.694🌟 Journey into wonder at Bob Dylan with Lucinda Williams, where extraordinary experiences await around - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/eac91cb0-5261-11f1-8899-bf082cfc821b-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc111111-gmir.jpg?v=1779071593 - **Event Name**: Gabriel Iglesias at Santa Barbara Bowl - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Gabriel Iglesias at Santa Barbara Bowl, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! πŸ›οΈ The prestigious Santa Barbara Bowl in Santa Barbara, CA - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8c9ea230-58d9-11f1-9fcc-9ffe459aa234-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc161419-gmir.jpg?v=1779782681 - **Event Name**: The Black Keys - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at The Black Keys, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! πŸ›οΈ Set in Santa Barbara Bowl nestled in bustling Santa Barbara, CA, this event pro - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/09de5420-14ce-11f1-93e7-0b68a45cc1e3-rimg-w819-h1024-dc010100-gmir.jpg?v=1772301058 - **Event Name**: Dirty Heads and 311 - **Description**: πŸ“ Venue: Santa Barbara Bowl 🏠 Address: 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101 πŸŒ† City: Santa Barbara πŸ“ Location: 34.4327, -119.694🌟 Be part of history at Dirty Heads and 311, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagin - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/14d7f260-4c4f-11f1-827f-e907ab7bef09-rimg-w1200-h843-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1778403796 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** Summer of Comedy is a Drag (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wildcat Lounge), Sunday Soundwaves (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown), Black Music Month With The Funky Neighbors at Santa Barbara Public Library (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 am at Santa Barbara Public Library), Herman Matthews Presents PHATBACK, EARL & ME! at SOhO Santa Barbara (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at SOhO Music Club Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara English Country Dance (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** Open Mic - Sundays at Seven (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:00 pm at Seven Bar), Santa Barbara Ocean Dip and Coffee (Sun May 31 2026 at 09:30 am at West Beach), Tatum’s Dirty 30 Dash (Sun May 31 2026 at 09:00 am at Shoreline Park). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Barbara this weekend May 29–31, 2026? - **A:** Summer of Comedy is a Drag (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wildcat Lounge), Sunday Soundwaves (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown), Black Music Month With The Funky Neighbors at Santa Barbara Public Library (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 am at Santa Barbara Public Library), Herman Matthews Presents PHATBACK, EARL & ME! at SOhO Santa Barbara (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at SOhO Music Club Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara English Country Dance (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara). - **Q**: What events are happening in Santa Barbara in May 2026? - **A:** Summer of Comedy is a Drag (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at Wildcat Lounge), Sunday Soundwaves (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm at Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown), Black Music Month With The Funky Neighbors at Santa Barbara Public Library (Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 am at Santa Barbara Public Library), Herman Matthews Presents PHATBACK, EARL & ME! at SOhO Santa Barbara (Sun May 31 2026 at 07:30 pm at SOhO Music Club Santa Barbara), Santa Barbara English Country Dance (Sun May 31 2026 at 02:00 pm at First Presbyterian Church Santa Barbara). - **Q**: How can I find events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Santa Barbara on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Santa Barbara include Wildcat Lounge, Courtyard by Marriott Santa Barbara Downtown, Santa Barbara Public Library. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** Prices for events in Santa Barbara range from USD 13 to USD 34. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Santa Barbara? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Santa Barbara include Bear Cave Comedy, Brooklyn Basement, Santa Barbara Black Culture House. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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