Culture Beyond Campus
Santa Barbara's endless natural beauty and close proximity to Los Angeles create a vibrant and inspired art scene. With a variety of local musical and theatrical ensembles, classical music, dance, art galleries, an international film festival, Santa Barbara mixes a big-city art scene with small-town charm.
Some of the annual festivals and events include:
APRIL: Earth Day Festival MAY: Madonnari Italian Street Painting Festival JUNE: Summer Solstice Celebration | AUGUST: Old Spanish Days Fiesta SEPTEMBER: California Lemon Festival OCTOBER: Harbor and Seafood Festival, New Noise Music Festival, California Avocado Festival |