Santa Barbara Alternative Tickets
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Beck
Sep 22 •
7:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Santigold
Jul 30 •
7:00PM
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Lord Huron
Jun 2 •
7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Turnover
Jul 2 •
8:00PM
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Grandaddy
May 24 •
8:00PM
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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311 & Dirty Heads
Aug 16 •
4:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Trish Toledo
Jun 19 •
8:00PM
Nile Theater - CA
Bakersfield, CA
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Interpol
Aug 14 •
7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Buckethead
Jun 25 •
8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Santa Barbara Alternative Schedule
2-22-25
May 22
Fri • 7:15 PM
Fri
May 22
7:15 PM
Circle Jerks
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
May 23
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
May 23
9:00 PM
The Spazmatics
Canyon Club - Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
2-22-25
May 24
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 24
8:00 PM
Grandaddy
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
May 26
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 26
8:00 PM
Matt Maeson
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
May 30
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
May 30
9:00 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jun 2
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 2
7:00 PM
Lord Huron
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Jun 4
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 4
8:00 PM
Margot Sinclair
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jun 5
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Jun 5
9:00 PM
The Lagoons
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jun 6
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 6
7:00 PM
The Lagoons
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jun 11
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 11
8:00 PM
Guttermouth
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jun 13
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
7:00 PM
The Black Keys
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Jun 13
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
9:00 PM
Sir Woman
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jun 16
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 16
7:00 PM
Sir Woman
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jun 18
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 18
8:00 PM
Trish Toledo
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jun 19
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 19
8:00 PM
Trish Toledo
Nile Theater - CA
Bakersfield, CA
2-22-25
Jun 25
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 25
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jun 26
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jun 27
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Jun 27
7:30 PM
The Missing 23rd
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jul 2
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 2
8:00 PM
Turnover
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jul 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
7:00 PM
High Fade
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Jul 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
8:00 PM
Nation of Language
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Jul 18
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
6:00 PM
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Jul 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jul 19
7:00 PM
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Jul 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:00 PM
Santigold
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
2-22-25
Aug 4
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
6:00 PM
The Beths & Beach Bunny
Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Aug 4
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:00 PM
Modest Mouse
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
2-22-25
Aug 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Aug 5
7:00 PM
Widowspeak
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
2-22-25
Aug 6
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 6
8:00 PM
The Old 97's
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Aug 14
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
7:00 PM
Interpol
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Aug 16
Sun • 4:30 PM
Sun
Aug 16
4:30 PM
311 & Dirty Heads
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Aug 21
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
8:00 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Aug 21
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
9:00 PM
Cheekface
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Aug 22
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Aug 22
9:00 PM
Malo
Canyon Club - Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
2-22-25
Sep 2
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Sep 2
7:00 PM
Rehash
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Sep 4
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
8:00 PM
Public Image Ltd
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Sep 4
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
8:00 PM
Rehash
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Sep 7
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Sep 7
7:30 PM
Silversun Pickups
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Sep 18
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 18
8:00 PM
Meltt
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
2-22-25
Sep 20
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Sep 20
7:00 PM
Cowboy Junkies
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Sep 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Sep 22
7:30 PM
Beck
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Sep 23
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Sep 23
7:30 PM
A.J. Croce
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
2-22-25
Sep 23
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 23
8:00 PM
The Airborne Toxic Event
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Sep 29
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Sep 29
8:00 PM
Tribal Seeds
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Sep 30
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 30
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
2-22-25
Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 3
8:00 PM
Toadies & Local H
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Oct 22
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Oct 22
8:00 PM
Black Flag
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
2-22-25
Nov 4
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Nov 4
7:00 PM
Squirrel Flower
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Santa Barbara for 2026
Santa Barbara is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.
Top Alternative Concerts in Santa Barbara This Weekend
Planning your weekend? There are 3 alternative concerts happening around Santa Barbara this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Santa Barbara from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circle Jerks | May 22 | Majestic Ventura Theatre | $154 |
| The Spazmatics | May 23 | Canyon Club - Agoura Hills | $66 |
| Grandaddy | May 24 | Ventura Music Hall | $81 |
Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Santa Barbara
Summer is the perfect time for live events in Santa Barbara! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grandaddy | May 24 | Ventura Music Hall | $81 |
| Lord Huron | Jun 2 | Santa Barbara Bowl | $111 |
| Trish Toledo | Jun 19 | Nile Theater - CA | $83 |
| Buckethead | Jun 25 | Fremont Theater - CA | $98 |
| Turnover | Jul 2 | Ventura Music Hall | $166 |
| Santigold | Jul 30 | Libbey Bowl | $96 |
| The Old 97's | Aug 6 | Fremont Theater - CA | $68 |
| Interpol | Aug 14 | Santa Barbara Bowl | $98 |
| 311 & Dirty Heads | Aug 16 | Santa Barbara Bowl | $119 |
| Beck | Sep 22 | Santa Barbara Bowl | $122 |
Cheap Things to Do in Santa Barbara This Weekend (Under $100)
Looking for fun in Santa Barbara that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spazmatics | May 23 | Canyon Club - Agoura Hills | $66 |
| Grandaddy | May 24 | Ventura Music Hall | $81 |
Top Venues in Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Dignity Health Arena
Bakersfield, CA
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Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Oxnard Levity Live
Oxnard, CA
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Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Dignity Health Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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