Enrich your Season Experience
Enrich your Season Experience
ATTEND OUR SEASON KICKOFF CELEBRATION
Thursday, September 24, 2026 | 4:30-6:15 PM Lobero Theatre
Sip, mingle, and connect with fellow music lovers as the season excitement builds. Then, hear Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti share his programming inspiration and behind-thescenes stories, and preview live music of the season ahead.
DEEPEN YOUR MUSICAL CONNECTION
Conversations with Classical California
Saturdays @ 6:30-7:00 PM & Sundays @ 2:00-2:30 PM
Join on-air personality Jennifer Miller Hammel as she dives deep into the music and artists in this pre-concert chat. Lively interviews and a Q&A round out the program.
Concert Program Notes
Explore composer biographies and creative insights with program notes by Dr. Peter Laki, available online, in the Digital Program, or as a PDF before, during and after the concert.
Saturday Post-Concert "Maestro Receptions"
(For Largo Circle Supporters @ $1,000 and above.) RSVP required.
Celebrate after the concert with Maestro Kabaretti, Symphony musicians, and guest artists over wine, bites, and conversation.
at CEC’s The Hub
November 14, 2026
April 24, 2027
May 22, 2027
in the McCune Founders Room
October 24, 2026
January 23, 2027
February 13, 2027
March 20, 2027
Masterclasses
- Friday, January 22, 2027 – 4:30 PM Location TBD
- Violin Masterclass with Anne Akiko Meyers
- Friday, April 23, 2027 – 4:30 PM Location TBD
- Brass Masterclass with Luke Storm
(Principal Tuba, Santa Barbara Symphony)
- Brass Masterclass with Luke Storm
STAY CONNECTED!
The Symphony shares regular concert, event, and
engagement news by email. Please be sure to read:
- Know Before You Go Email
This is your vital go-to concert guide, delivered on the
Wednesday before concert weekend. - E-Notes
Our monthly email newsletter, delivered to your inbox
and accessible at TheSymphony.org.
GO WHERE THE MUSIC MEETS COMMUNITY
Working Rehearsals
Experience all the behind-the-scenes orchestral magic, as
you observe an open rehearsal, or sit among the musicians
on stage and feel the music reverberate through you.
Open Rehearsal-Granada Hall
(For Overture Supporters @ $300 and above.)
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- Friday, February 12, 2027
- Friday, April 23, 2027
On Stage Seating-Granada Stage
(For Adagio Supporters @ $2,500 and above.)
- Friday, October 23, 2026
- Friday, February 12, 2027
All Rehearsals:
7:00-8:30 PM.
RSVP required.
Volunteer Opportunities
When you volunteer with The Symphony, you fillvital roles while forming long-lasting friendships and memories.
Green Room Gang
If you enjoy cooking or baking, join the Green Room Gang and help to nourish our musicians.
Musician Housing Host
Open your home and open your heart by hosting a Symphony musician and giving them a welcoming haven during concert week.
SHARE THE SYMPHONY WITH OTHERS
Music is more magical when shared. Invite friends, family, or co-workers to join your Symphony journey. Here’s how:
- Love Note* (A benefit provided to all full-season subscribers.)
This voucher can be gifted for a pair of Symphony tickets.
- Subscriber Discount
Introduce others to The Symphony using
your 20% off subscriber discount benefit.
- Group Sales Discounts
Turn any concert into a celebration-Book now for
New Year’s Eve, employee parties, social events & more.
Save up to 50% off.
For more information on special events, volunteering or becoming a donor, contact Juli Askew at 805.898.8785 or [email protected]
