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Singer and guitarist on stage, bathed in blue light, playing a black electric guitar.
Bush - Band
Jul 29 • 7:30PM
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
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Musician with blonde hair plays an acoustic guitar and sings into a microphone while wearing a black jacket and a patterned shirt.
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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A band of three musicians performing on stage. A man on the left plays a banjo, a man in the center plays guitar, and a woman on the right plays a doubl…
The Devil Makes Three
Oct 22 • 8:00PM
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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A man in a light-colored tracksuit plays a Gibson Les Paul guitar and sings into a microphone on a stage.
311 & Dirty Heads
Aug 16 • 4:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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A tattooed man sings into a microphone with his arm outstretched on a dimly lit stage.
Anthony Green
Aug 9 • 7:00PM
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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A male guitarist with long brown hair and sunglasses plays a white electric guitar on stage, with a microphone stand visible.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Jul 19 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Musician wearing sunglasses and a suit plays a Gibson Les Paul guitar on stage.
Interpol
Aug 14 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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A male singer in a plaid shirt performs on stage with a band, lit by stage lights, as an audience watches.
Toadies & Local H
Oct 3 • 8:00PM
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Santa Barbara Alternative Schedule

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Jul 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
8:00 PM
Nation of Language
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Jul 9
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
8:00 PM
Pearl Charles & Carson McHone
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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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
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Jul 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jul 19
7:00 PM
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jul 29
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Jul 29
7:30 PM
Bush - Band
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
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Jul 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:00 PM
Santigold
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Jul 31
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 31
8:00 PM
Sasami
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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Aug 1
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 1
8:00 PM
Starcrawler
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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Aug 4
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:00 PM
Modest Mouse
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Aug 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Aug 5
7:00 PM
Widowspeak
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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Aug 9
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Aug 9
7:00 PM
Anthony Green
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Aug 14
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Aug 14
7:00 PM
Interpol
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Aug 16
Sun • 4:30 PM
Sun
Aug 16
4:30 PM
311 & Dirty Heads
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Aug 21
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
9:00 PM
Cheekface
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Sep 4
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
8:00 PM
Rehash
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Sep 18
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 18
8:00 PM
Meltt
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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Sep 20
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Sep 20
7:00 PM
Cowboy Junkies
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Sep 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Sep 22
7:30 PM
Beck
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Sep 23
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Sep 23
7:30 PM
A.J. Croce
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Sep 29
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Sep 29
8:00 PM
Tribal Seeds
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Oct 3
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 3
8:00 PM
Toadies & Local H
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Oct 5
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Oct 5
8:00 PM
Hail The Sun
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Oct 6
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Oct 6
7:30 PM
Toad The Wet Sprocket
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Oct 7
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Oct 7
7:30 PM
Toad The Wet Sprocket & Willy Porter
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Oct 22
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Oct 22
8:00 PM
Black Flag
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Oct 22
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Oct 22
8:00 PM
The Devil Makes Three
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Nov 4
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Nov 4
7:00 PM
Squirrel Flower
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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Nov 6
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Nov 6
7:00 PM
Fitz and the Tantrums
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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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 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
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Jul 19 Santa Barbara Bowl $51
Bush - Band Jul 29 Ventura County Fairgrounds $48
Santigold Jul 30 Libbey Bowl $105
Anthony Green Aug 9 Ventura Music Hall $64
Interpol Aug 14 Santa Barbara Bowl $108
311 & Dirty Heads Aug 16 Santa Barbara Bowl $118
Silversun Pickups Sep 7 Fremont Theater - CA $150
Beck Sep 22 Santa Barbara Bowl $120
The Airborne Toxic Event Sep 23 Fremont Theater - CA $62
Tribal Seeds Sep 29 Majestic Ventura Theatre $120

Top Venues in Santa Barbara, CA

Aerial view of an outdoor amphitheater surrounded by trees with autumn foliage.
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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A vintage theater with a marquee stands under a dramatic sunset sky with orange and pink clouds.
The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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A circular fountain sprays water in front of a modern building with large windows, surrounded by trees and paved walkways.
Dignity Health Arena
Bakersfield, CA
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Modern building with large windows, outdoor seating, and landscaping.
Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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A grand pipe organ and stage with a baby grand piano in a concert hall.
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Outdoor amphitheater with rows of wooden seats facing a stage under a curved wooden canopy.
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Modern building at sunset with geometric design and warm sky.
Oxnard Levity Live
Oxnard, CA
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Exterior of a historic movie theater with a marquee, arches, and red tile roof under a sunset sky.
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Aerial view of a bustling fairground with rides, food stalls, and a Ferris wheel near the ocean.
Ventura County Fairgrounds
Ventura, CA
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