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Modest Mouse
Aug 4 • 7:00PM
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Man in black jacket and sunglasses sings into microphone on stage with purple lights.
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
May 31 • 7:00PM
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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The Black Keys
Jun 13 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Musicians in orange jumpsuits perform on stage with David Byrne in the foreground playing a red guitar.
David Byrne
Apr 14 • 7:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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A woman in a yellow shirt sings and plays a black electric guitar in a band with other musicians.
The Beths & Beach Bunny
Aug 4 • 6:00PM
Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Matt Maeson
May 26 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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311 & Dirty Heads
Aug 16 • 4:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla
Jul 18 • 6:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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A man with a beard and a blue pinstripe suit sings into a microphone while playing an acoustic guitar on stage.
Lord Huron
Jun 2 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Santa Barbara Alternative Schedule

2-22-25
Apr 8
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Apr 8
6:00 PM
The Casualties
The Mystery Shop
Oxnard, CA
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:00 PM
Paul Thorn & Will Hoge
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Apr 10
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Apr 10
8:00 PM
Saturdays At Your Place
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Apr 12
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
7:00 PM
Drugdealer
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Apr 12
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Apr 12
8:00 PM
Yaima
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Apr 14
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Apr 14
7:30 PM
David Byrne
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Apr 16
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Apr 16
8:00 PM
Emerson, Lake & Palmer
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Apr 18
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Apr 18
8:00 PM
Black Flag
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Apr 23
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Apr 23
7:00 PM
The Melvins
Temblor Brewing Co.
Bakersfield, CA
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May 1
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 1
8:00 PM
King Tuff
Ojai Valley Woman's Club
Ojai, CA
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May 7
Thu • 6:00 PM
Thu
May 7
6:00 PM
Hail The Sun
Nile Theater - CA
Bakersfield, CA
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May 8
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
May 8
9:00 PM
Dead Meadow
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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May 10
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
May 10
7:30 PM
Panchiko
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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May 12
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 12
8:00 PM
Tops
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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May 14
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
May 14
8:00 PM
Whitey Morgan & The 78s
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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May 16
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 16
8:00 PM
Whitey Morgan & The 78s
Nile Theater - CA
Bakersfield, CA
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May 16
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
May 16
9:00 PM
Son Rompe Pera
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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May 22
Fri • 7:15 PM
Fri
May 22
7:15 PM
Circle Jerks
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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May 23
Sat • 7:15 PM
Sat
May 23
7:15 PM
Circle Jerks
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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May 23
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 23
8:00 PM
Wayne Hancock
Temblor Brewing Co.
Bakersfield, CA
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May 23
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
May 23
9:00 PM
The Spazmatics
Canyon Club - Agoura Hills
Agoura Hills, CA
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2-22-25
May 24
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 24
8:00 PM
Grandaddy
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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2-22-25
May 26
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 26
8:00 PM
Matt Maeson
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
May 30
Sat • 9:00 PM
Sat
May 30
9:00 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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2-22-25
May 31
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 31
7:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 2
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 2
7:00 PM
Lord Huron
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 5
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Jun 5
9:00 PM
The Lagoons
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 6
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 6
7:00 PM
The Lagoons
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 9
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 9
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 13
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 13
7:00 PM
The Black Keys
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Jun 26
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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2-22-25
Jul 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
7:00 PM
High Fade
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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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
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2-22-25
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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2-22-25
Jul 30
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 30
7:00 PM
Santigold
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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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
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2-22-25
Aug 4
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
7:00 PM
Modest Mouse
Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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2-22-25
Aug 5
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Aug 5
7:00 PM
Widowspeak
Ojai Deer Lodge
Ojai, CA
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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
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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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2-22-25
Aug 21
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
9:00 PM
Cheekface
Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 7
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Sep 7
7:30 PM
Silversun Pickups
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, 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 30
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 30
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, 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
Matt Maeson May 26 Fremont Theater - CA $80
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists May 31 Libbey Bowl $92
Lord Huron Jun 2 Santa Barbara Bowl $110
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists Jun 9 Fremont Theater - CA $105
The Black Keys Jun 13 Santa Barbara Bowl $158
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla Jul 18 Santa Barbara Bowl $99
The Beths & Beach Bunny Aug 4 Madonna Inn $120
Modest Mouse Aug 4 Libbey Bowl $185
311 & Dirty Heads Aug 16 Santa Barbara Bowl $138
Silversun Pickups Sep 7 Fremont Theater - CA $134

Top Venues in Santa Barbara, CA

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The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater
Bakersfield, CA
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Dignity Health Arena
Dignity Health Arena
Bakersfield, CA
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Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Fred Kavli Theatre At Bank Of America Performing Arts Center
Thousand Oaks, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Ventura Music Hall
Ventura, CA
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Libbey Bowl
Ojai, CA
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Majestic Ventura Theatre
Ventura, CA
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Oxnard Levity Live
Oxnard, CA
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Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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