The Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts Brings the Holidays Alive with Festive Performances for the Entire Family!
Celebrate the holidays at The Granada Theatre with sensational musical performances, family activity and good cheer for all ages! Crossing over cultures and genres, the Granada Theatre Concert Series presents a festive lineup throughout December that the entire Santa Barbara community can enjoy!
"The holidays are a magical time of year, filled with family gatherings and joyous celebrations," shared Dr. Craig Springer, President of the SBCPA and Chrisman Executive Director of The Granada Theatre, "Each year we look forward to welcoming the community to enjoy their holidays with us in the setting of the majestic The Granada Theatre, and look forward to becoming part of your holiday traditions!"
Holidays at The Granada Theatre Lineup:
Peter and the Wolf - Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 3:00pm
Santa Barbara Symphony in partnership with the Jurkowitz Center for Community Engagement Presents Peter and the Wolf. Join storyteller Michael Katz and the Santa Barbara Symphony for this delightful musical tale of young Peter and his animal friends, as well as other orchestral favorites for all the family. Concert is approximately 45 minutes in length.
Christmas with the Vienna Boys Choir - Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7:00pm
No group of child musicians has won more renown than the incomparable Wiener Sängerknaben, founded by Emperor Maximilian I in 1498. Six centuries later, the famed Vienna Boys Choir continue to delight music-lovers across the globe with their purity of tone, distinctive charm, and a diverse repertoire encompassing Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, medieval chant, and popular music.
Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández presents "A Merry-Achi Christmas" - Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 8:00pm
Mariachi Sol De México® de José Hernández presents "A Merry-Achi Christmas" at The Granada Theatre in a colorful and traditional Mexican holiday celebration full of seasonal songs and festive merriment. Headlining the exciting extravaganza is the twice Grammy nominated Mariachi Sol de México de José Hernández. Joining them on stage is America's first all-female Grammy nominated Mariachi - Reyna de Los Angeles. This program will be conducted in Spanish
Brian Setzer Orchestra Holiday Show - Monday, December 19, 2016 at 7:30pm
The iconic guitarist, songwriter, vocalist and three-time Grammy-Award winner Brian Setzer and his 19-piece orchestra whip up a huge dose of retro holiday cheer with their Christmas Rocks! The acclaimed show also features music from their latest Christmas album, "Rockin' Rudolph," their three other best-selling holiday albums, as well as original Brian Setzer hits. Consistently cited as one of the world's greatest living guitarists, Setzer's trademark guitar work and vocal stylings are matched with the Brian Setzer Orchestra's rockin' big-band horn arrangements-an unbeatable combination guaranteed to rock you into the holiday spirit! Tour presented by SiriusXM.
**Special note: A dance floor immediately in front of the stage will be available for this performance for any audience members to enjoy! Because of the dance floor, seating areas that may be obstructed by dancers have been designated as 'Dance Floor - Obstructed View' and have a reduced price. Please contact the box office for further details at 805-899-2222.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas - Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 8:00pm
Experience the Magic! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America's favorite holiday celebration for over 25 years. Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. The spirit of the season comes alive with the Signature Sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Don't miss this ultimate holiday tradition from the #1 Christmas music artist in history!
These sensational holiday performances are all part of the popular Granada Theatre Concert Series, sponsored by Montecito Bank & Trust.
Tickets range vary with each performance and are available through The Granada Theatre's Box Office - please click here to purchase or call the Box Office at (805) 899-2222. Dates and times are subject to change.
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