# Event Details - **Event Name**: KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-07:00) - **Event 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 genres, Mosley is renowned for his incisive explorations of race, power, justice, and the complexities of American life. His recent novels, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right and Gray Dawn, continue his tradition of fearless storytelling and moral inquiry.In this keynote, Mosley will reflect on his creative process, the evolution of his work, and the enduring relevance of fiction as a lens for examining society. He will discuss how his characters navigate shifting political and cultural landscapes, and why storytelling remains a vital tool for understanding truth, identity, and democracy.Both timely and timeless, this keynote offers an opportunity to hear directly from a master storyteller whose work challenges, provokes, and ultimately deepens our understanding of the world we inhabit. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/35fe3710-02a8-11f1-9723-739bfe845f81-rimg-w1200-h600-dc4567c2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-barbara/keynote-walter-mosley-santa-barbara-literary-festival/100001982390327835 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, sports, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 81.75, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Santa Barbara - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lobero Theatre - **lat**: 34.421566 - **long**: -119.6999893 - **full address**: Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/da86c6ff3ced39eb3821a0fb8cbf71b4951b0546075059de5b9187b4af58f2f0-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2f3033-gmir.jpg?v=1770305707 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival being held? - **A:** KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival takes place on Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 04:30 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street, Santa Barbara, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** Ticket prices for KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival range from USD 5 to USD 82 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 30AvailableGeneral Admission + Been Wrong So Long ItUSD 50AvailableGeneral Admission + Gray DawnUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailableGeneral Admission + Both BooksUSD 82 + USD 7 feeAvailable$5USD 5Available$10USD 10Available - **Q**: Who is organizing KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival? - **A:** KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is organized by Santa Barbara Literary Festival. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** KEYNOTE : Walter Mosley : Santa Barbara Literary Festival is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Santa Barbara, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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