UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA BARBARA - CAMPBELL HALL

The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, consisting of 15 of the finest jazz soloists and ensemble players today, has been the Jazz at Lincoln Center ...

Collecting five singular abilities and viewpoints into one musical force, Punch Brothers featuring Chris Thile have established their place among the most dynamic and talented ...

The innovative young string quartet Brooklyn Rider is praised for its “Beethoven-goes-indie foray into making classical music accessible but also celebrating why it was good ...

With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, cherished pianist Murray Perahia is celebrated for his “breathtaking drive and imagination” (Los Angeles Times). His ...

Representing a new generation of Americana music, Julian Lage, Chris Eldridge and Aoife O’Donovan join forces for a night of unflinching songwriting and acoustic innovation. ...

Celebrate the thrilling South American cowboy traditions of the gaucho with Argentina’s Che Malambo, a powerhouse company of 14 performers. Malambo began in 17th century ...

Escape to paradise in an evening of dance and music celebrating the rich cultural traditions of Hawai'i. Under the direction of hula master Patrick Makuakane, ...

One of today’s most recognized classical guitarists, Miloš has invigorated the classical music world with his magnetic combination of incontestable musical sensitivity and populist approachability. ...

Fairy tales rock! Beyond the snowy depths of The Black Forest, a family is frozen by the mystery of their missing mother. Soon after her ...

Timeless classics will become modern masterpieces when two of today’s hottest young jazz musicians – pianist Aaron Diehl and vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant – revitalize ...

Hailed by critics for their transcendent and deeply emotional performances, Noche Flamenca embodies the essence, complexity and mystery of flamenco. Fronted by the incomparable Soledad ...

Tony and Obie Award-winning playwright, performer and activist Sarah Jones transforms into a dynamic medley of characters with chameleon-like ease, reshaping her body – down ...

Ring in the holidays in an evening of pure joy with the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, the world-renowned all-singing, all-plucking ukulele superstars. They’re adding ...

Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro has redefined the way people think of the instrument. Now more than 10 years and 14 million plus views since his ...

This interview-based theater production explores the diverse experiences of Muslim communities in the United States. The five cast members vary in many ways, but share ...

Singer-songwriter Neko Case is undoubtedly one of the most individual and passionate artists making music today, known for her pristine musical craft, unflinching lyrics and, ...

The Los Angeles-based hip-hop sensation Versa-Style Dance Company represents the diversity and beautiful complexity of the city. This high-energy ensemble pops, locks, whacks and boogaloos ...

International tabla phenomenon and composer Zakir Hussain’s masterful playing is marked by uncanny intuition, improvisational dexterity and formidable knowledge. He has played an integral role ...

Legendary saxophonist Maceo Parker embodies the soul of funk music. A key member in shaping the scene, he played alongside icons like James Brown, George ...

Piano wunderkind Joey Alexander’s deft touch, adventurous spirit and captivating verve have quickly brought him to the forefront of today’s budding musicians. Born in Bali ...

The last decade has seen Sam Beam, under the stage name Iron & Wine, become a bona fide superstar in indie circles. The release of ...

Highly regarded for its “passionate engagement with the music” (Boston Globe), skillful innovation and “superb” (The New York Times) delivery, the Calder Quartet performs a ...

A tap extravaganza, this joyous parade of genre-hopping music and percussive dance hits the road with a trunk full of tap shoes, funky costumes and ...

Long revered as the greatest Balkan Gypsy brass orchestra, the Boban and Marko Markovic Orchestra is led by Boban Markovic, judged the “best trumpet on ...

Anoushka Shankar is a true cross-cultural musician. Her interest in many genres of music is illustrated by her Grammy-nominated albums Rise, Traveller and Traces of ...

Grammy-nominated Cécile McLorin Salvant – one of the most acclaimed jazz vocalists to emerge in years – so captivated the audience with her breathtaking 2015 ...

José González is a testament to the irrefutable power of one man and a guitar. His classically-inspired playing draws comparisons to Nick Drake, Paul Simon ...

Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will perform selections from the acclaimed album The River and the Thread with collaborator, guitarist and husband, John Leventhal. Winner of three ...

Get ready for an evening of glittering musical time travel. Equal parts bedazzled shaman, searing social critic and radical angel, Taylor Mac is a critical ...

One of the hottest string quartets right now, the Danish returns for a consecutive season, following its thrilling 2014 Santa Barbara debut. Garnering seemingly every ...

The people’s diva, soprano Renée Fleming has done more in recent years to elevate the artistry of classical voice than any other American artist, receiving ...

Born adventurers Justin Lansing and Joe Mailander have been exploring the outdoors together since they were kids. Now fully grown, the Okee Dokee Brothers place ...

By any measure of talent and accomplishment, Lisa Fischer is a superstar. Yet, if you do not know her name it is likely because Fischer ...

Renowned for its tremendous athleticism and theatrical flair, the Japanese taiko drumming ensemble Yamato returns for a family-friendly, high-energy matinee performance. The expertly controlled rhythms ...

For 30 years, the San Francisco-based group Culture Clash has scoured the nation searching for the American character through the oral histories of its citizens. ...

Australian native and prolific instrumentalist Tommy Emmanuel is considered a master of many genres including jazz, rock, blues and country music and has been described ...

Now in its fifth decade, the multi-Grammy Award-winning Kronos Quartet is building on its celebrated legacy of string-quartet innovation by doing what it does best: ...

Academy and Grammy Award-winning artist Melissa Etheridge will take the stage to perform songs from her new album, This is M.E., as well as some ...

Based on the idea that every child has a story to tell, this whimsical theater group is a creative writer’s delight! With songs, hilarious props ...

Two of America’s most admired singer-songwriters return for an intimate acoustic evening of storytelling and music making. Grammy-winner Lyle Lovett fuses elements of country, swing, ...

Brooklyn-based Lake Street Dive formed in 2004 as a group of New England Conservatory students itching to play music outside of the confines of their ...

Give the People What They Want is not just the name of their Grammy-nominated album, but the mantra that brought Sharon Jones, the matriarch of ...

Actress and playwright Anna Deavere Smith collaborates with world-renowned violinist Robert McDuffie in a powerful exploration of the voices and stories that gave shape to ...

This Quebec-based troupe of six acrobats presents the high-spirited production Attrape-moi (Catch Me!). Already lauded for its technical ability and panache, Flip FabriQue’s fast-paced, innovative ...

Spirit of India is an original theatrical event in which 17 lavishly costumed dancers, acrobats, fire-eaters and sword dancers perform an eclectic repertoire on Western ...

Hailed as “one of the living masters of the gaita,” also known as the Galician bagpipe (The Wall Street Journal), musician and composer Cristina Pato ...

Erasing the gap between the 1930s and today, the Carolina Chocolate Drops bring a modern sizzle to the proud African-American string band tradition. Raw fiddles, ...

Les Arts Florissants, one of the world’s most respected vocal and instrumental early music ensembles, presents a program of late 17th century airs de cour. ...

1914 to 1918. Many millions of soldiers wrote letters to their loved ones from the trenches. Millions died in the fire and the mud. Millions ...

Award-winning children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner plays a special solo show as part of The You & Me Tour. “The queen ...

The Emerson String Quartet stands alone in the history of quartets with its list of monumental achievements: nine Grammy Awards, three Gramophone Awards, the coveted ...

Renowned for its tremendous athleticism and theatrical flair, the Japanese taiko drumming ensemble Yamato returns for a family-friendly, high-energy matinee performance. The expertly controlled rhythms ...

Working together for the past two decades as luminaries of the acclaimed Nrityagram Dance Ensemble, Surupa Sen and Bijayini Satpathy have created art that is ...

The Flying Karamazov Brothers are soaring into Santa Barbara! Expect the unexpected with these four self-proclaimed eccentric lunatics. Spicing things up with a zany showcase ...

Patty Griffin is revered for her powerfully beautiful, personal and unpredictable songs. With a gutsy, emotive voice as unmistakable as her songwriting, the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter ...

BalletBoyz® is one of the most cheekily original and innovative forces in modern dance. Combining spectacular dance – both energetic and graceful – with groundbreaking ...

It’s rare for a young musician to earn comparisons to Jimi Hendrix and Miles Davis, to entirely redefine an instrument and to be declared a ...

A pop culture phenomenon returns to the musical stage! School subjects are never boring when cleverly taught through catchy megahits like “Conjunction Junction,” “Just a ...