The Luke Theatre

Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
2026-04-19 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Luke Theatre, 721 E. Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103, United States
Sunday, April 19 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre
Under the direction of Miguel Peña, Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande (BFRG) is a 30-member ensemble of professional dancers, all alumni of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley’s renowned folklórico dance program—the only folklórico dance major in the U.S. With performances at the Kennedy Center and tours across North and South America, BFRG celebrates Mexican culture through vibrant dance.
Ballet Folklórico del Rio Grande Weekend Schedule:
Thursday, April 16 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, April 17 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, April 18 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall

Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace
2026-04-12 14:30 - 18:00
The Marjorie Luke Theatre is excited to continue our Green Film Series in 2026. We will launch the 2026 series on Sunday, April 12, with a Spring Gardening Festival & Marketplace. The forum will present a special programming partnership between Santa Barbara Botanic Garden & The Marjorie Luke Theatre.
The event will begin at 2:30pm with a robust, festival-style marketplace, showcasing local eco-friendly businesses and nonprofit organizations offering practical ways to create more sustainable landscapes and environments.
Following the Marketplace, enjoy four short films produced by the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden at 4:00pm, illustrating a real-life native plant transformation project at Santa Barbara’s Elings Park. After the screenings, former Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider will moderate an informative panel discussion with local environmental experts.
This special event is a perfect way to celebrate Earth Day with our community.

Coffeee Culture Festival
2026-03-28 09:00 - 15:00
The Coffee Culture Festival – the first event of its kind on the Central Coast!
The all-day celebration blends coffee culture, arts, science, and community. It’s an open invitation to neighbors near and far to gather, learn, and connect over a shared cup. This festival happens after the first ever Coffee Week, sponsored by The Santa Barbara Independent.
Sip tastings from local and regional roasters. Explore maker booths. Meet inspiring nonprofits. Discover interactive art around every corner. Catch live music on our coffeehouse-style singer-songwriter stage. Join hands-on workshops and expert panels. Watch top baristas compete in our high-energy Latte Art Throwdown.
VIP Tickets and tasting passes available now!

Las Cafeteras - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
2026-03-22 18:00 - 19:00
Sunday, March 22 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre
Born and raised East of the Los Angeles River, Las Cafeteras are remixing roots music as modern-day troubadours. They are a sonic explosion of Afro-Mexican rhythms, electronic beats and powerful rhymes that document stories of a community seeking to ‘build a world where many worlds fit.’
Las Cafeteras Weekend Schedule:
Thursday, March 19 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, March 20 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, March 21 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall

InterAct Theatre School - In Your Dreams
2026-03-21 17:30 - 19:30
Welcome to InterAct, where theater is more than just a pastime—it’s an investment in your child’s future. With a blend of acting, singing, and dance, in a non-competitive environment where we empower children with essential life skills, while having fun!
This spring, InterAct presents In Your Dreams, a coming-of-age musical about courage, friendship, and believing in yourself.

InterAct Theatre School - In Your Dreams
2026-03-21 14:00 - 16:00
InterAct Theatre School presents ‘In Your Dreams’. This is a story about growing up in the modern age – about finding courage to take the next step forward when it is much easier to be distracted or just ignore a problem!

Lights Up! Presents: The Addams Family
2026-03-15 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-15 14:30 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:30, 2026-03-12 19:00 - 21:30
Weird is relative in Lights Up! Theatre Company’s creepy, kooky, hilariously fun production of “The Addams Family” musical!
Iconic characters from the beloved comic strip, film and television show are up to their ghoulishly wacky antics as Wednesday finds love in the most normal of places, rattling the very bones of her devoted but wildly dysfunctional family.
See Santa Barbara’s premier teen theatre company bring this delightfully witty, altogether ooky musical to life at the Marjorie Luke Theatre!

Troy Ramey: An Evening of Songs & Stories
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30
Get ready for an incredible night of Songs & Stories with songwriter/storyteller, Troy Ramey! Join us for an intimate, theater-style show with the soulful singer-songwriter who brought Celine Dion to tears, turned all four chairs on The Voice, and landed a spot on the soundtrack of Love Island Allstars.
“You have lifetimes in your voice, Troy! It’s like all the greats rolled up into one!” – Alicia Keys
“I don’t know what he did, but it worked for me!” – Celine Dion
Troy, a folk/Americana/heartland country artist, performs with his band in an intimate, storyteller-style show, weaving each original song with the story behind it. Known for blending witty commentary with deeply personal, heartfelt songwriting, Troy creates a truly immersive experience. Audiences can expect a journey that moves effortlessly from laughter to tears, making for an unforgettable evening. If you’re into artists like Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Leon Bridges or Zach Bryan, you’ll love Troy’s unique blend of unfiltered emotion and captivating storytelling. With over 25 million Spotify streams and his underground hit song “Woman” becoming a wedding favorite, Troy’s voice will leave you mesmerized.
A portion of the ticket sales for this event will be donated in support of Sound Mind Live, a non-profit organization that focuses on building a community and open dialogue around mental health through music. Troy is a passionate mental health advocate. Many of his songs are inspired by his personal experiences with depression and anxiety.
Don’t wait, Troy’s many shows have completely SOLD-OUT Weeks in advance! Tickets are limited and selling fast!

Everything's Coming Up Rosas!
2026-02-15 15:00 - 16:30
Join us for a for a rare treat as beloved pianist and entertainer Gil Rosas returns to the stage for a benefit performance. The show promises an afternoon of Great American Songbook classics—Porter, Gershwin, Berlin—plus classical selections and spontaneous guests and surprises.
Free tickets are available for eligible low-income seniors at csasb.org/tixrequest
A Benefit for The Center For Successful Aging.

United States Air Force Band of the Golden West
2026-01-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join Travis Brass – the six member brass ensemble from the Air Force Band of Band of the Golden West for an exciting evening of brass chamber music! The group performs lively original music for brass, orchestral and video game arrangements, as well as patriotic classics.
Event is FREE for all guests.

Ballake Sissoko & Derek Gripper
2026-01-25 18:00 - 19:30
Ballaké Sissoko is the greatest kora virtuoso in the world. Derek Gripper is changing the face of classical guitar and charting its very first African repertoire. Ballaké Sissoko is a seminal improviser with an ability to unlock every possible nuance on the kora with subtle Derek Gripper’s love of the kora set him transcribing and recording some of the greatest works of the instrument, changing the face of classical guitar and giving the instrument its very first African repertoire. Their performances and recordings are all achieved without any verbal communication, just a mutual love of their shared repertoire and the possibilities of the plucked string.

Doublewide Kings: Sweet Home Santa Barbara
2026-01-24 19:30 - 21:30
The Doublewide Kings return to The Luke on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 7:30pm! Get ready for an unforgettable night of roaring Southern Rock with six of Santa Barbara’s local rockstars!
A fundraising concert for the Marjorie Luke Theatre.

Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles - Viva el Arte de Santa Barbara
2026-01-18 18:00 - 19:00
Sunday, January 18 |6 PM| Marjorie Luke Theatre
Blazing a trail for women in a male-dominated musical genre, Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles brings sensitivity, beauty, warmth and vivacious spirit to the historic art of mariachi. Established in 1994, the group had a strong beginning thanks to the mentorship of Lola Bertran, La Reina de La Música Ranchera. Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles has since gone on to record three albums, share the stage with world-renowned musicians like Vicki Carr, Guadalupe Pineda and Lucha Villa, and perform for some of the world’s highest-profile celebrities, including Tom Cruise, Oprah Winfrey, and Barack and Michelle Obama.
Mariachi Reyna de Los Ángeles Weekend Schedule:
Thursday, January 15 |7 PM| Carpinteria Vets Memorial Building
Friday, January 16 |7 PM| Isla Vista Elementary
Saturday, January 17 |7 PM| Guadalupe City Hall

Goleta School of Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker Tutu Suite
2025-12-20 13:30 - 15:00
Goleta School of Ballet presents a very special Nutcracker for their youngest dancers, supplemented by an encore performance of your favorite dances from their highest level performers. Don’t miss this always charming holiday show!

CSD School of Performing Arts Presents: Winter Showcase 2025
2025-12-19 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-12-17 18:00 - 19:30
Wed. 12/17 at 6:00pm – Junior Performance of Winter Showcase
Fri. 12/19 at 6:00pm – Senior Performance of Winter Showcase
Winter Showcase 2025 is a family friendly show that features all of our CSD students in a wide range of styles including ballet, contemporary, jazz, hip hop and tap! We have a JR Showcase and a SR Showcase to celebrate the end of our first Semester of dance!

Westside Dance Presents: The Nutcracker Sweet
2025-12-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Saturday, December 13th at 11am & 4pm
Sunday, December 14th at 4pm
Westside Dance Proudly presents Nutcracker Sweet at The Marjorie Luke Theatre this December! Join us for a delightful one hour production of this holiday classic, perfect for audiences of all ages.

Goleta School of Ballet Presents: The Nutcracker
2025-12-07 15:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-06 15:00 - 17:00
Goleta School of Ballet returns with this traditional full-length holiday classic! Join Clara’s adventures in the Land of Snow alongside the Nutcracker Prince! Adult tickets are available to purchase now at www.GoletaSchoolOfBallet.com, and child tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased online will be held at will call and are good for either performance day.

Amanda McBroom's Wintersong: A Holiday Concert
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:00
Back by popular demand, Golden Globe Winner Singer/songwriter Amanda McBroom returns to The Marjorie Luke Theatre this Holiday Season! Performing various Holiday and winter classics, Amanda’s spunky and vibrant performance is sure to warm the hearts of audience goers. A Benefit for The Center for Successful Aging.
Tickets go on sale in October at csasb.org.
“… one of the greatest night club performers of all time. Her lyrics are profound and express human emotions in a glorious poetry. Her humor is so smart and she sings and acts it all brilliantly.” – Broadway World

Andrew Antone: For The Good Of The Order
2025-11-22 19:30 - 21:00
BIG NEWS: Andrew Antone is filming his first-ever comedy special — live in Santa Barbara.
A one-night-only event filled with clever observations, heartfelt moments, and plenty of laughs. With surprise guests and a hometown crowd, it’s set to be an unforgettable night that reminds us all why laughter really is the best medicine.
Don’t just watch it later — live it with us.
Because, for the good of the order, the best comedy comes straight from real life.

Santa Barbara Junior High School Presents: The Rules of Comedy
2025-11-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-20 19:00 - 20:00
The Rules of Comedy hits the Marjorie Luke stage Thursday and Friday, November 20 and 21 at 7PM. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for adults, and are sold at the door. This madcap one act hits all the classics: exploding vegetables, pies in the face, rubber chickens, and… Hamlet?! This one is not to be missed!
Tickets sold at the door.
