The Santa Barbara Symphony Showcases Opera Fan Favorites with The Ride of the Valkyries on January 20 & 21 at The Granada Theatre
The program features themes of deception, romance & drama with Anikka Abbott as Emcee and soloists from Opera Santa Barbara The Santa Barbara Symphony takes an exciting ride into the New Year bringing thrilling moments from Grand Opera to the Symphony, featuring soloists from Opera Santa Barbara, on January 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm and […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Creates A New Year’s Eve To Remember In A Celebration Of Rock, Pop And Broadway On Sunday, December 31, 2023
The Santa Barbara Symphony continues its 2023/24 season with musical year-end festivities for the community. Guest conductor and host Andrew Lipke is putting the “new” in The Santa Barbara Symphony’s New Year’s Eve celebration with a rousing evening of pop, rock, and Broadway classics, along with familiar classical selections. The concert is from 8:30 to […]
The Santa Barbara Symphony Presents Symphonic Spectaculars! Featuring Grammy®-Award-Winning Time for Three on Nov 18 and 19
The Santa Barbara Symphony continues its 2023/24 season with Symphonic Spectaculars featuring Grammy®-award-winning artists Time for Three, a trio who thrive at the intersection of classical music, Americana and modern pop. Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti leads the orchestra in this artistic collaboration at The Granada Theatre on Saturday, November 18 at 7:30 p.m., […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Opens Season With Spectacular Choral Collaboration in Beethoven 9: An Ode To Joy, Hope & Community
Santa Barbara, CA – The community is invited to experience a monumental tour de force performance of Beethoven 9: An Ode To Joy, Hope & Community – the opening weekend of The Santa Barbara Symphony‘s 2023/24 Season. Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti leads the orchestra in this expansive artistic collaboration that features four local […]
Community Invited to a FREE Symphony Season Preview Event
Join Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti for musical performances, and a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming 2023-24 Season Attendees will enjoy performances, champagne reception & ticket offers The Santa Barbara Symphony is inviting the community to a FREE Season Preview event on Thursday, September 7 at the Lobero Theatre. A welcome reception on the […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Renews Commitment to Musicians in New Three-Year Contract
The Santa Barbara Symphony and the American Federation of Musicians are pleased to announce a new three-year contract, extending through June 2026. The contract was ratified by both the Symphony Board of Directors and musicians on June 22, 2023, demonstrating a mutual commitment to collaboration and the vibrant future of symphonic music in the Santa […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces 2023/24 Season
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its 2023/24 season, continuing a musical legacy focused on the transformative power of music. Music & Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti, now in his 18th season with the Santa Barbara Symphony, has curated an expansive eight-month-long musical journey that spotlights local, national, and international talent, as well as community, […]
Santa Barbara Symphony to Dazzle in An Evening with Sinatra
The Santa Barbara Symphony joins with critically-acclaimed singer, pianist, and songwriter Tony DeSare in a dazzling performance of Frank Sinatra’s greatest hits for its 70th Anniversary season finale. An Evening with Sinatra is one-night-only, on Thursday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Granada Theatre. Travel back to a time when swing was king and […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Spring Youth Ensembles Concerts
The concerts on May 6 & 7 are FREE and open to the community The Santa Barbara Symphony announces its spring Youth Ensembles performances on May 6 & 7, featuring the talented young musicians of our community, and spotlighting the impact of Music Education. All Youth Ensembles performances are free and open to the public; […]
Santa Barbara Symphony Presents Platinum Sounds on May 13 & 14
The Santa Barbara Symphony’s 70th Anniversary season performs its penultimate program titled Platinum Sounds: The Santa Barbara Symphony Turns 70 on Saturday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 14 at 3:00 p.m., preceded by a pre-concert “Conversations with Kabaretti” at 2:00 pm on Sunday. This platinum anniversary concert highlights The Symphony’s brilliant principal […]
