Here’s your guide to the exciting events happening this month at The Granada Theatre 🌟
May 5 & 6: Presented by 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 takes the stage for two nights to bring an immersive experience blending music, comedy, and cutting-edge technology. The blue trio invites audiences to laugh and see the world from a new perspective 🔵🥁
May 8: Experience 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘚𝘭𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘺, a timeless fairytale brought to life through stunning choreography and Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. Featuring elaborate sets, over 200 costumes, and an international cast of world-class dancers, this enchanting production is an experience for all ages 🌹🏰
May 12: Presented by 𝐔𝐂𝐒𝐁 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬, 𝐊𝐲𝐥𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐦 returns with his acclaimed company for a powerful evening of dance set to live music. This dynamic performance showcases one of today’s most sought-after choreographers 🎭
May 16 & 17: 𝐍𝐢𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢 leads the 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲, 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐬, and guest soloists in Mahler’s monumental 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘕𝘰. 2, 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯. An awe-inspiring performance, this season finale promises an unforgettable evening of music. Presented by Santa Barbara Symphony. 🎼
May 19: 𝐓𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐤, beloved for “Magnum P.I”. and “Blue Bloods”, joins 𝐓𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧 for a live conversation celebrating his new memoir, 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸. Hear never-before-told stories from his career and personal life, with all tickets including a signed copy of the book 📖
May 21: The annual Santa Barbara County Economic Summit features expert insights on the local and state economy. Peter Rupert, director of the UCSB Economic Forecast Project, presents the Santa Barbara County economic report and moderates a panel discussion 📊
Link in bio for tickets 🎟️
All events listed above are venue rentals at The Granada Theatre. Programming and promotion are managed by each presenting organization.
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One curtain. Infinite backgrounds. 🌈
Meet the 𝐜𝐲𝐜 — short for cyclorama. It's the big white curtain at the back of our stage, and on its own, it doesn't look like much. But add light? Suddenly, you've got a sunset, a midnight sky, or anything in between.
No set change required. Just light. ✨
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The day after Mother’s Day, we’re looking back to 1954 in Santa Barbara when the community was invited to nominate a “Mother of the Year,” honoring women across the city for the ways they supported and strengthened their families and community 💝💐
Nominations were sent to local radio and TV stations, and the selected honoree was celebrated on the stage of The Granada Theatre, where she was recognized by the community. That year, Mrs. Francis McGowan was among those honored, noted not only for her role as a mother but also for her care in raising orphaned mockingbirds.
A reminder that the spirit of Mother’s Day extends beyond a single day, into the everyday acts of care that shape a community ✨
Tag or share a mother in your community who stands out to you 🙌
Photo Credit: Baron Spafford
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Two icons. One night. 📖
Tom Selleck joins Ted Danson for an intimate conversation about his new memoir, 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘕𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘒𝘯𝘰𝘸 — with never-before-told stories from one of Hollywood's most beloved careers. Plus, every ticket includes a signed copy of Tom's book.
Tuesday, May 19 | 7:30 PM | Granada Theatre Presented by Live Talks Productions
🎟️ Link in bio!
𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘥𝘢 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘻𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯.
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There is a reason a performance at The Granada Theatre lingers long after the final bow.
Studies of live audiences have found that something called neural synchrony can occur, where people in the same space begin to emotionally align during a performance. It is one of the ways live theatre creates a shared experience that simply cannot be replicated at home.
It is connection, happening in real time.
✨ 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵, 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘪𝘰
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Not all heroes are center stage. 🎭
Every single curtain at The Granada has a name and a job. The rows lining the sides of the stage are called 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐬 — they keep backstage hidden from view. The ones stretching across the top are 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬, framing the stage like a picture.
All of them? 𝘚𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴. Can you guess how many live on our stage? Drop your guess below. 👇
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🎬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐜𝐨𝐧: 𝐉𝐨𝐚𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐞
In 1946, during the engagement of 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘑𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 starring Joan Leslie, The Granada Theatre hosted a playful “Cinderella” search for its patrons.
A glass slipper was displayed in the foyer, and women over 18 were invited to try it on. The guest whose foot fit the slipper was crowned “Cinderella” and received a brand-new outfit, which was even displayed at the theatre for audiences to see 👗🐭
Tag someone who would have loved this in 1946!
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An iconic venue. A legendary songwriter. The Santa Barbara Symphony, led by Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti. Beloved returning guests. An all-star band of incredible local talent. And five extraordinary Santa Barbara Records artists ready to make history.
The 2nd annual “Locals & Legends: Celebrating the Music of James Taylor” is almost here.
📅 April 25, 2026 | The Granada Theatre, Santa Barbara
Tickets 🎟️: /overview/21875?&promo=48632
In 1945, due to popular demand, 𝘌𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯, the musical comedy starring Bing Crosby, Joan Blondell, and Mischa Auer, returned to The Granada Theatre for a special return engagement.
A little “did you know?” moment from The Granada’s history, when beloved films often made their way back to the big screen for audiences to enjoy once more.
What’s a classic film you’d love to see at The Granada today? Let us know in the comments below 👇
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Today marks 102 years since The Granada Theatre first opened its doors 🎉
Happy 102nd anniversary to the grand dame of Santa Barbara, a landmark that has welcomed generations of unforgettable performances, stories, and shared moments on stage ❤️
✨ To celebrate, we want to hear from you: what is your favorite memory at The Granada, or what show are you most looking forward to seeing this year?
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Locals & Legends returns for its second year, celebrating the iconic songs of James Taylor—reimagined by incredible artists and brought to life by the powerful sound of The Santa Barbara Symphony under the direction of Nir Kabaretti.
Presented by Santa Barbara Records and The Granada Theatre, this unforgettable evening blends artistry, nostalgia, and community in one extraordinary performance. Be among the first to experience the live debut of CaliAmericana, Vol. IV.
Generously sponsored by The Hazen Foundation & The Fansler Family
Locals & Legends returns for its second year, celebrating the iconic songs of James Taylor—reimagined by incredible artists and brought to life by the powerful sound of The Santa Barbara Symphony under the direction of Nir Kabaretti.
Presented by Santa Barbara Records and The Granada Theatre, this unforgettable evening blends artistry, nostalgia, and community in one extraordinary performance. Be among the first to experience the live debut of CaliAmericana, Vol. IV.
Generously sponsored by The Hazen Foundation & The Fansler Family
📍 April 25 | 7:30 PM
🎟️ Use code LOCAL2FOR1
💸 $25 student tickets available
👯 20% off groups of 10+
Don't wait. The BOGO offer ends Saturday.
Secure your seats now before they’re gone—link in bio.
Here’s your guide to the exciting events happening this month at The Granada Theatre 🌟
April 1: 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀 Presents - The Dallas Symphony Orchestra, led by Music Director Fabio Luisi, closes CAMA’s International Series with Romantic masterpieces. George Li performs Schumann’s 𝘗𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘰 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘰, followed by Mahler’s 𝘚𝘺𝘮𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘕𝘰. 4 with soprano Sofia Fomina🩰
April 8: Presented by 𝐔𝐂𝐒𝐁 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 - Trumpeter Terence Blanchard and saxophonist Ravi Coltrane celebrate the legacies of Miles Davis and John Coltrane, two jazz icons who shaped American music 🎷
April 10: Presented by 𝐔𝐂𝐒𝐁 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 —The Danish String Quartet and the Danish National Girls Choir return for an evening of music blending folk tradition and contemporary brilliance 🎶
April 18 & 19: 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐲 Presents 𝘈𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘗𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘴, a two-day program featuring works by Gershwin, Barber, Ives, and Higdon. Led by Nir Kabaretti, with Alexi Kenney on violin 🎻
April 23: Yuja Wang, one of today's most dynamic pianists, returns to perform and direct the Mahler Chamber Orchestra 🎹 Presented by 𝐔𝐂𝐒𝐁 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐬 & 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬
April 25: Presented by 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 – Locals & Legends returns! The music of James Taylor is brought to life by Santa Barbara Records artists Omar Velasco, Céleigh Chapman, Mendeleyev, Will Breman, and Jess Bush, with support from The Santa Barbara Symphony under Music and Artistic Director Nir Kabaretti + special guests ✨
April 28 & 29: Join 𝘏𝘈𝘋𝘌𝘚𝘛𝘖𝘞𝘕 for a haunting theatrical experience set to change fate. This acclaimed production comes to The Granada for two nights, presented by the 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 🌹
Link in bio for tickets 🎟️
The Granada Theatre presents Locals & Legends only. All other events listed above are venue rentals. Programming and promotion are managed by each presenting organization.
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