MUSIC ACADEMY OF THE WEST at The Granada Theatre

Granada Theatre Reveals Honorees For 7th Annual Legends Gala

July 19, 2023

The Granada Theatre has announced the 7th Annual  Granada Theatre Legends Gala on Saturday, September 16, 2023. This annual event is one of Santa Barbara's most highly anticipated evenings and features inspiring honorees, extraordinary talent, and dedicated patrons of the arts all in one place to support Santa Barbara's performing arts community. 

Music Academy's 2023 Summer Season Presents Eight Weeks of Live Events in Santa Barbara

April 21, 2023

The Music Academy, formerly known as the Music Academy of the West, and now in its 76th season, celebrates the “Summer of the Artist” with eight weeks of live events at its picturesque Miraflores campus and throughout scenic Santa Barbara, California (June 12–Aug 5). Learn more about the lineup here!

Santa Barbara Symphony Announces 2022-23 70th Anniversary Season

August 07, 2022

The Santa Barbara Symphony has announced its 2022/23 70th anniversary season. The Symphony’s 70th anniversary season highlights include the return of Carmina Burana, a world premiere of an Elmer Bernstein score, a tribute to the legendary John Williams, and more.

SBCC Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!

June 20, 2022

The Theatre Group at SBCC is excited to announce the first show of the 2022-23 season will be the exuberant musical, SOMETHING ROTTEN! Book by Karey Kirkpatrick and John O’Farrell, Music and Lyrics by Wayne Kirkpatrick and Karey Kirkpatrick, Conceived by Karey Kirkpatrick and Wayne Kirkpatrick.  SOMETHING ROTTEN! will run July 6-23, 2022 in the Garvin Theatre and will be directed by Katie Laris, musical direction by David Potter and choreography by Christina McCarthy.

CAMA Presents James Ehnes and Orion Weiss In Concert

April 14, 2022

Community Arts Music Association (CAMA) of Santa Barbara will conclude its 2022 season in spectacular fashion on Tuesday, May 24, with an appearance by acclaimed Canadian violinist James Ehnes at the Lobero Theatre.

Music Academy Of The West Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary With Flagship Programs

March 04, 2022

The Music Academy of the West looks boldly to the future in this milestone year. Programming has expanded year-round for community, fellows, and alumni. Classically trained musicians are provided opportunities to unleash their creativity and connect with audiences onstage and offstage.

Santa Barbara Symphony and Granada Theatre Present Season Opener CABARET WITH KABARETTI

October 30, 2020

The Santa Barbara Symphony and Granada Theatre partnered to kick off the Symphony's newly-designed 2020-2021 performance season on Saturday, October 17.

Santa Barbara Symphony Announces Reimagined 2020-21 Season

September 16, 2020

The Santa Barbara Symphony invites the community to discover a reimagined 2020-2021 performance season, one that will be forever remembered as historic.

Become A Granada Theatre Volunteer Ambassador This Fall!

September 03, 2019

The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program. 

Granada Theatre Seeks Applicants for Volunteer Ambassadors Program

June 21, 2019

The Granada Theatre is now accepting applications for its Volunteer Ambassador Program.  Created in 2008 after the renovation of The Granada Theatre was complete, the program boasts over 140 volunteers who work as ambassadors for the theater with the community, and serves an important role in delivering the best possible guest experience for every performance.

Santa Barbara Symphony Welcomes Daniel Burnham, Sarah Chrisman & Janet Garufis To Board Of Directors

February 01, 2019

The Santa Barbara Symphony is honored to welcome Daniel Burnham, Sarah Chrisman and Janet Garufis, to the Board of Directors. The Symphony's Board works to support the organization's mission to enrich the community by creating powerful musical experiences performed with passion and excellence, and by providing indispensable music education and community engagement.