# Events & Things To Do in Santa Barbara in May 2026 | AllEvents.in

- **Subtitle**: Find events and things to do in May 2026 in Santa Barbara. Discover parties, concerts, meets, shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance happening in May 2026 in Santa Barbara.
- **Category**: May
- **Display Name**: Events in May
- **Type**: time_filter

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Wondering what to do on the weekend or on a not-so-fun night? We have all you need, discover all the happening events in May [YEAR] in [CITY] and find the best picks of yourself. Be it a theatre workshop, meditation class or an entertaining concert, there are a bunch of curated events in [CITY] in May [YEAR] for you.

## May Events in Santa Barbara

- **Event Name**: Kronos Quartet
  - **Description**: The game-changing Kronos Quartet presents a semi-staged, multisensory exploration of the histories of Indigenous, Gullah-Geechee and Chinese American communities in the United States. The first panel of this musical triptych features the visceral, grippin
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/kronos-quartet/200029623263625
  - **Venue**: Campbell Hall, UCSB
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: Lizz Wright at Lobero Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Lizz Wright at Lobero Theatre, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Lobero Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA for an event that defies
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/lizz-wright-at-lobero-theatre/2400029572628554
  - **Venue**: Lobero Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Daring Women : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
  - **Description**: Extraordinary women leaders and writers share how they turned resistance into courage, creativity, and change—and inspire us to do the same.About this EventJoin Us for Daring Women!The Daring Women Panel brin
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 11:30 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/daring-women-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001977931426140
  - **Venue**: SBIFF Riviera Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 10
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, business, workshops, pop-ups, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The Art of the Script : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
  - **Description**: Matthew Weiner & John Gatins on Story, Structure, and ScreenwritingAbout this EventWhat turns a blank page into an unforgettable film or television series? Join Matthew Weiner (
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 01:45 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 02:45 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/the-art-of-the-script-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001981532216200
  - **Venue**: Karpeles Manuscript Library
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  - **Price**: USD 5 to 23
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, entertainment, theatre, storytelling, pop-ups, performances, workshops, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
  - **Description**: On Story, Justice, and the American ImaginationAbout this EventJoin legendary author Walter Mosley for a keynote conversation with one of America’s most influential literary voices. With a career spanning decades and genr
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/keynote-walter-mosley-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001982390327835
  - **Venue**: Lobero Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 5 to 82
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, sports, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Santa Barbara Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: Join us for a wild night of partying to celebrate Cinco de Mayo!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/sRLfwnyA9bA?si=wM13lhM5ZNFm7w-1Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl Fiesta! 🌮🎉Prepare yourself for the ultimate Cinco
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/santa-barbara-cinco-de-mayo-bar-crawl/100001357062764259
  - **Venue**: Unbearable Skee Lodge
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  - **Price**: USD 7 to 31
  - **Categories**: parties, bar-crawls, entertainment, music, pub-crawl, live-music, art, photography, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Walter Mosley + Kim Michele Richardson : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
  - **Description**: Keynote Pass for Walter Mosley, author of Gray Dawn & Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Mountains We Call HomeAbout this EventThe Santa Barbara Literary Festival Keynote Pass offe
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 03:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/walter-mosley-kim-michele-richardson-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001980815723150
  - **Venue**: Lobero Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 5 to 103
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, theatre, storytelling, sports, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Art, Women & Resistance : Santa Barbara Literary Festival
  - **Description**: Four authors dive into the world of art and the art of rebellionAbout this EventWhen the world attempts to silence women, art becomes both refuge and rebellion. In this compelling conversation, Lisa Barr, Erika Robuck, Pi
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/art-women-and-resistance-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001984149597859
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Museum Of Art
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  - **Price**: USD 5 to 26
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, fine-arts, entertainment, storytelling, pop-ups
- **Event Name**: Keynote: Steven Rowley
  - **Description**: Join author of The Guncle and The Celebrants  for an intimate and inspiring talk.About this EventJoin bestselling author Steven Rowley for an intimate and inspiring keynote talk at the
  - **Date**: Sun May 03 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/keynote-steven-rowley/100001981535594304
  - **Venue**: Unitarian Society of Santa Barbara
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  - **Price**: USD 5 to 92
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Opera Santa Barbara - Elmer Gantry at Lobero Theatre
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Opera Santa Barbara - Elmer Gantry at Lobero Theatre, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Lobero Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbar
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/opera-santa-barbara-elmer-gantry-at-lobero-theatre/2400028153220510
  - **Venue**: Lobero Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Sleeping Beauty - Ballet at Granada Theater Santa Barbara
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Sleeping Beauty - Ballet at Granada Theater Santa Barbara, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Granada Theater Santa Barbara in the heart of Santa Barbara
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/sleeping-beauty-ballet-at-granada-theater-santa-barbara/2400028941283550
  - **Venue**: Granada Theater Santa Barbara
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: A.I.M By Kyle Abraham
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at A.I.M By Kyle Abraham, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara in vibrant Santa Barbara, CA transform
  - **Date**: Mon May 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/aim-by-kyle-abraham/2300029181253938
  - **Venue**: Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Lizz Wright
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Lizz Wright, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in The Lobero Theatre nestled in bustling Santa Barbara, CA, this event promis
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/lizz-wright/2300029598072710
  - **Venue**: The Lobero Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: State Street Ballet - Chaplin at Lobero Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to State Street Ballet - Chaplin at Lobero Theatre, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Lobero Theatre in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA for an
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat May 09 2026 at 02:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/state-street-ballet-chaplin-at-lobero-theatre/2400028789734718
  - **Venue**: Lobero Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: International Ballet Stars: The Sleeping Beauty
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at International Ballet Stars: The Sleeping Beauty, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara in dynamic Santa Barbara, CA
  - **Date**: Thu May 07 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/international-ballet-stars-the-sleeping-beauty/2300028797542347
  - **Venue**: Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
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  - **Categories**: art

## Trending Events in Santa Barbara

- **Event Name**: James Taylor & His All-Star Band
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Santa Barbara Bowl
🏠 Address: 1122 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara, CA 93101
🌆 City: Santa Barbara
📍 Location: 34.4327, -119.694🎉 Welcome to James Taylor & His All-Star Band, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endles
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Puth  Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Charlie Puth  Daniel Seavey & Ally Salort, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Santa Barbara Bowl nestled in bustling Santa Barbara,
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Trevor Noah at Santa Barbara Bowl
  - **Description**: 🎉 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
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Puth at Santa Barbara Bowl
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Charlie Puth at Santa Barbara Bowl, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Santa Barbara Bowl in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA for an e
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **Event Name**: Trevor Noah // show 2
  - **Description**: Trevor Noah
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 7:00PM // doors at 5:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl

Tix go on sale Fri at 10A.
Tix link: https://www.axs.com/series/31201/trevor-noah-tickets-tickets?skin=sbbowl 

Presented by Goldenvoice
Also appearing Sat, 8/1 at Santa B
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **Event Name**: Santana
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Santana, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Santa Barbara Bowl in dynamic Santa Barbara, CA, this event pro
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **Event Name**: Disclosure at Santa Barbara Bowl
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Disclosure at Santa Barbara Bowl, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at Santa Barbara Bowl in the heart of Santa Barbara, CA for an eve
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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- **Event Name**: Bob Dylan at Santa Barbara Bowl
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Bob Dylan at Santa Barbara Bowl, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Santa Barbara Bowl in dynamic Santa Barbara, CA, this event will become
  - **Venue**: Santa Barbara Bowl
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top May events in Santa Barbara?
  - **A:** Kronos Quartet (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Campbell Hall, UCSB), Lizz Wright at Lobero Theatre (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Lobero Theatre), Daring Women : Santa Barbara Literary Festival (Sun May 03 2026 at 10:00 am at SBIFF Riviera Theatre), The Art of the Script : Santa Barbara Literary Festival (Sun May 03 2026 at 01:45 pm at Karpeles Manuscript Library), KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival (Sat May 02 2026 at 04:30 pm at Lobero Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find May events in Santa Barbara?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming May 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 May 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 May events in Santa Barbara?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting May events in Santa Barbara include Campbell Hall, UCSB, Lobero Theatre, SBIFF Riviera Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for May events in Santa Barbara?
  - **A:** Prices for May events in Santa Barbara range from USD 5 to USD 103. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for May events in Santa Barbara?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting May events in Santa Barbara include UCSB Arts & Lectures, Vivid Events, Santa Barbara Literary Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online May events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many May events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
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- [Events in May in Goleta](https://allevents.in/goleta/may)
- [Events in May in Carpinteria](https://allevents.in/carpinteria/may)
- [Events in May in Ventura](https://allevents.in/ventura/may)
- [Events in May in Santa Ynez](https://allevents.in/santa-ynez/may)
- [Events in May in Ojai](https://allevents.in/ojai-us/may)
- [Events in May in Solvang](https://allevents.in/solvang/may)
- [Events in May in Los Olivos](https://allevents.in/los-olivos/may)
- [Events in May in Oxnard](https://allevents.in/oxnard/may)