Your 2009 Guide to Santa Barbara Bowl Concerts

Santa Barbara Bowl, Santa Barbara, California


The Santa Barbara Bowl is the perfect musical compliment to our Mediterreanean-like city. The Bowl is a 4,562 seat open air amphitheater nestled in a wooded canyon a few minutes from downtown Santa Barbara. The SB Bowl was carved into the hillside in 1936 as a Depression Era Federal Government project.

Stars fall from the sky into the Santa Barbara Bowl every year beginning in the spring through October.

Just a few of our favorite past performers include: Sting, Neil Young, the Eagles,Rod Stewart, Jimmy Buffett,Loggins & Messina, Jack Johnson, Carole King, Jackson Browne, Aretha Franklin, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Linda Ronstadt, Ricki Lee Jones and our all-time favorite James Taylor. Now those are just our faves, who are yours? Check-out the 2009 Concert Schedule below.

Welcome to the 2009 Concert Season at the Santa Barbara Bowl!

George Lopez Saturday, July 25 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $82.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $82.50 G,H,I : $71.50 D,E,F: $56.50 A,B,C: $48.50

The Fray with special guests Jack's Mannequin & Vedera Friday, July 31 - 6:30 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $54.00 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $54.00 G,H,I : $45.00 D,E,F: $36.00 A,B,C: $30.00

No Doubt with special guest The Sounds Wednesday, August 5 - 7:00 PM General Admission Floor $97.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $97.50 G,H,I : $97.50 D,E,F: $90.50 A,B,C: $70.50

Santa Barbara Mariachi Festival Featuring: Mariachi Sol de Mexico, Angeles Ochoa, Reyna de Los Angeles, Mariachi Estrella de Jalisco & Santa Barbara Youth Mariachi Saturday, August 8 - 5:30 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $88.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $83.50 G,H,I : $63.50 D,E,F: $43.50 A,B,C: $38.50

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band with special guest Madeleine Peyroux Sunday, August 9 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $74.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $74.50 G,H,I : $64.50 D,E,F: $54.50 A,B,C: $44.50

Jackson Browne Sunday, August 16 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $76.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $76.50 G,H,I : $63.50 D,E,F: $53.50 A,B,C: $38.50

Depeche Mode with special guest Peter Bjorn & John Thursday, August 20 - 6:30 PM General Admission Floor $89.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $89.50 G,H,I : $89.50 D,E,F: $89.50 A,B,C: $63.50 Tickets are currently sold out for this event. Please check back as new tickets often become available for purchase as the event date nears.

Diana Krall Sunday, August 23 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $87.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $87.50 G,H,I : $77.50 D,E,F: $67.50 A,B,C: $57.50

Katy Perry with special guest The Daylights Sunday, August 30 - 7:00 PM General Admission Floor $29.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $29.50 G,H,I : $29.50 D,E,F: $29.50 A,B,C: $29.50 All tickets purchased from the postponed May 9 concert will be honored for the new performance date.

John Legend with special guests India Arie & Vaughn Anthony Saturday, September 5 - 6:30 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $88.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $88.50 G,H,I : $80.50 D,E,F: $68.50 A,B,C: $56.50

Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal Bontaj Roulet Performing Alone & Together Saturday, September 12 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $78.75 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $78.75 G,H,I : $68.75 D,E,F: $58.75 A,B,C: $48.75

The Killers Sunday, September 13 - 7:00 PM General Admission Floor $66.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $66.50 G,H,I : $54.50 D,E,F: $54.50 A,B,C: $41.50

Beastie Boys with very special guests Saturday, September 19 - 6:00 PM General Admission Floor $57.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $57.50 G,H,I : $57.50 D,E,F: $57.50 A,B,C: $41.50 No lining up before Midnight the night previous to the "on sale" date. All "on sales" at the Santa Barbara Bowl Box Office are subject to a wristband lottery. There is a 6 ticket limit per person. * Tickets available for purchase: Saturday, July 25 11:00 AM

Beastie Boys with very special guests Sunday, September 20 - 6:00 PM General Admission Floor $57.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $57.50 G,H,I : $57.50 D,E,F: $57.50 A,B,C: $41.50 No lining up before Midnight the night previous to the "on sale" date. All "on sales" at the Santa Barbara Bowl Box Office are subject to a wristband lottery. There is a 6 ticket limit per person. * Tickets available for purchase: Saturday, July 25 11:00 AM

Crosby, Stills & Nash Tuesday, September 22 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $78.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $78.50 G,H,I : $68.50 D,E,F: $58.50 A,B,C: $41.50

Loggins & Messina with special guest Gabe Dixon Band Saturday, October 3 - 7:00 PM Floor Sections T, U, V, $67.50 Preferred J,K,L,M,N,O $67.50 G,H,I : $56.50 D,E,F: $46.50 A,B,C: $32.50








Ticket Information



SB Bowl Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster, or the Bowl ticket office: Monday - Friday 11:00am to 6:00pm.

The Box Office is open for all performances and on sale dates. Box Office Phone: (805) 962-7411 24 Hr. Info Line: (805) 962-7411 To Order tickets by phone: (805) 583-8700

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Santa Barbara Bowl Transportation and parking: Exit 101 at Milpas and drive towards the mountains. Santa Barbara Bowl is located at 1122 N. Milpas. Parking is available at Santa Barbara High School, located just past the Bowl after the road curves to the left.

We find it's convenient to take a cab, or shuttle to the Bowl. If a disability prevents you from walking up the hill to the seating area, call the Bowl in advance for instructions and special access.

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