There’s something magical about a night at the Santa Barbara Bowl. Maybe it’s the way the sun dips behind the Santa Ynez Mountains just as the first guitar riff echoes through the canyon. Or maybe it’s the Bowl’s legacy—nearly 90 years of hosting legends, locals, and unforgettable moments.
Whatever it is, 2025 is proving once again why the Bowl is the crown jewel of California’s outdoor venues.
August is sizzling with talent. From mariachi to indie rock, the Bowl’s lineup is as diverse as Santa Barbara itself:
| Date | Artist |
|---|---|
| Aug 2 | 28th Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival – Angeles Ochoa, Leonardo Aguilar, Mariachi Herencia De Mexico |
| Aug 3 | Maren Morris – Dreamsicle Tour |
| Aug 17 | Slightly Stoopid – Step Into Sun Tour |
| Aug 20 | My Morning Jacket with Melt |
| Aug 22 | Shakey Graves & Trampled by Turtles |
| Aug 23 | Japanese Breakfast with Ginger Root |
| Aug 24 | Mt. Joy – An Evening With |
The Bowl’s fall lineup is stacked with genre-spanning brilliance:
| Date | Artist |
|---|---|
| Sep 5 | The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse with DEHD |
| Sep 6 | Goo Goo Dolls with Dashboard Confessional |
| Sep 7 | Darius Rucker |
| Sep 12 | Gregory Alan Isakov |
| Sep 20 | Jon Batiste – Big Money Tour |
| Sep 23 | Disclosure (Live) with Bullet Tooth |
| Sep 28 | Empire of the Sun |
| Sep 29 | Mac DeMarco |
| Oct 2 | Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats |
| Oct 11 | HAIM – I Quit Tour with Dora Jar |
| Oct 16 | Rebelution – Good Vibes Cali Tour |
| Nov 4 | ZZ Top with Night Ranger |
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