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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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A woman in patterned leggings sings into a microphone on a dark stage lit by blue spotlights.
Fitz and the Tantrums
Nov 6 • 7:00PM
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Toadies & Local H
Oct 3 • 8:00PM
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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A band performs on stage with vibrant colored lights and a singer in the foreground.
Hail The Sun
Oct 5 • 8:00PM
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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A tattooed female singer belts into a microphone, with a band performing behind her.
The Bridge City Sinners
Oct 31 • 9:00PM
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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A band performs on stage, with a female singer in the foreground laughing into a microphone.
Cowboy Junkies
Sep 20 • 7:00PM
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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The Aquabats
The Aquabats
Oct 17 • 7:00PM
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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A man with glasses playing a red electric guitar and singing into a microphone on stage.
A.J. Croce
Sep 23 • 7:30PM
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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A band of three plays instruments on a dark stage with warm lighting.
The Devil Makes Three
Oct 22 • 8:00PM
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Santa Barbara Alternative Schedule

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Aug 21
Fri • 9:00 PM
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Aug 21
9:00 PM
Cheekface
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Sep 1
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Sep 1
8:00 PM
Stephen Malkmus
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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2-22-25
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 17
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Oct 17
7:00 PM
The Aquabats
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Oct 22
Thu • 8:00 PM
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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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Oct 31
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
Oct 31
9:00 PM
The Bridge City Sinners
Ventura Music Hall
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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Nov 25
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Nov 25
8:00 PM
The Residents
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, 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 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
Sun Kil Moon Aug 21 Fremont Theater - CA $77
Cheekface Aug 21 Ventura Music Hall $50
Malo Aug 22 Canyon Club - Agoura Hills $84

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
Sun Kil Moon Aug 21 Fremont Theater - CA $77
Cheekface Aug 21 Ventura Music Hall $50
Malo Aug 22 Canyon Club - Agoura Hills $84
Rehash Sep 2 SLO Brew Rock $59
Silversun Pickups Sep 7 Fremont Theater - CA $113
Cowboy Junkies Sep 20 The Lobero Theatre $244
Beck Sep 22 Santa Barbara Bowl $136
A.J. Croce Sep 23 The Lobero Theatre $128
Trapt Sep 25 Temblor Brewing Co. $68
The Growlers Sep 30 Fremont Theater - CA $114

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
Sun Kil Moon Aug 21 Fremont Theater - CA $77
Cheekface Aug 21 Ventura Music Hall $50
Malo Aug 22 Canyon Club - Agoura Hills $84

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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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 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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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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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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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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Dignity Health Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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Grand pipe organ and piano on stage in a concert hall.
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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