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Best Shows in September 2024

in Santa Barbara

October 2024

World Ballet Series - Swan Lake at Granada Theatre

World Ballet Series - Swan Lake

With over 50 dancers representing 10 countries, the World Ballet Series is committed to staging the world's most cherished ballets, retaining the grand style, costumes, and sets that help to make them magical experiences for everyone! With Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score and iconic choreography, there is no finer example than Swan Lake, presented by the company on tour.

Ali Wong at Arlington Theatre

Ali Wong

San Francisco native Ali Wong is a comedian unafraid to leave no stone unturned as she confronts taboo topics with hilarious consequences. Sex, her marriage, pregnancy and more sex are topics she frequently sinks her teeth into, tearing into feminism and sexism with an unmatched voraciousness. She may seem like a demure mom of one when she first meets the eye, but Wong brass, bold, lewd and taking the comedy scene by storm.

Ralph Barbosa at Chumash Casino

Ralph Barbosa

Ralph Barbosa is bringing his new tour, The Super Cool Ass Tour across the United States in 2024. With a top 10 Netflix special, sold out shows and over 80 million views on YouTube, it's easy to see why the world loves his chilled out persona and laid back style. So get your tickets before they sell out and make sure you get your ass on a seat for this super cool show!

Kacey Musgraves at Santa Barbara Bowl

Kacey Musgraves

Hailed as the 'Rebel Queen of Nashville', two-time Grammy winner Kacey Musgraves is shaking up the contemporary country scene by taking a more old-school approach to things, leaving the fist-pumping, vacuous party anthems of bro-country in her dust! Catch the songstress as she heads out on her brand new 2024 The Deeper Well World Tour!

Justin Willman at Granada Theatre

Justin Willman

Justin Willman has been performing magic since he was a child, but the combination of his sharp wit and clever tricks have made him a firm favorite with millions. Justin's highly polished, comical magic act has seen him notch up more than 100 million views online and is now coming to a theater near you.

Lucinda Williams at Arlington Theatre

Lucinda Williams

One of America's finest singer-songwriters, Lucinda Williams' substantial talents transcend the genres with which she's so at ease, from folk to blues and country-rock. At every live show, Williams demonstrates why her music speaks out to so many, with yearning and mourning. 2024 sees Williams take to the road once more and you don't want to miss it!

Dave Mason at The Lobero

Dave Mason

British singer and songwriter Dave Mason performs his absolute best and most electrifying rock hits on his tour across America. Combining songs that he has sung on stage to excited audiences for the last 50 years, Mason enters 2024 with yet another thrilling showcase of his best and most inspiring work to date with the 'Traffic Jam' tour!

Anderson .Paak at Santa Barbara Bowl

Anderson .Paak

Not one to allow hardships to get the better of him, Californian-born Anderson .Paak heads out on a huge world tour in 2024 playing his critically acclaimed classic album 'Malibu' in its entirety. With the support of Maurice Brown and Gawd, make sure to catch Paak's Grammy-nominated soul-filled, singer/songwriter-infused rap live this year.

Hot Tuna at The Lobero

Hot Tuna

Hot Tuna (also the name of an Ozzie surf brand randomly) is made up of co-founders and continuing core members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, a duo with a unique combination of blues, jazz, bluegrass & folk influences. They've been making music together for fifty years, playing together as teenagers and later in the iconic '60s band The Jefferson Airplane, where Kaukonen played lead guitar and Casady was on bass.

Amos Lee at Santa Barbara Bowl

Amos Lee

One of the shining stars of modern folk, Amos Lee crosses the genres of folk, soul and jazz and calls on Stevie Wonder and James Taylor as major influences. His 2011 album 'Mission Bell' topped the Billboard charts and included contributions from Willie Nelson among others. His follow-up may have been met with mixed reviews, but as with any singer-songwriter of this genre, it's at a live performance where the magic is truly made.

Get The Led Out - Tribute Band at Granada Theatre

Get The Led Out - Tribute Band

The Urban Dictionary defines as 'Getting the Led out' as: 'It basically means that you are rocking out to some Led Zeppelin which is probably the best band ever to grace our Earth.' On a mission to bring the legend of Plant, Page et al to the stage, this is no ordinary tribute show. Passionate about the 'Zep, these guys are committed to playing you the tunes in with the greatest respect and musicianship, whilst sharing the Led love.

Benise at The Lobero

Benise

Benise and his fabulous cast of Spanish dancers and musicians are heading on a world tour, with a set of engagements Stateside! The Emmy-winning music and dance spectacular production "Fuego" sees the guitar virtuoso celebrate the spirit of Spain! Don't miss 'The Prince of Spanish Guitar' as he takes you with him on this musical adventure.

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