UCSB Arts & Lectures announces the 2025-2026 Season Lineup

UCSB Arts & Lectures announces its 2025-2026 season, featuring more than 50 events including seven evenings of newly co-commissioned works that represent A&L’s contribution to the national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary

Highlights include Yo-Yo Ma in recital performing three new pieces commissioned by Arts & Lectures; a night of timeless soul with Boz Scaggs; dance performances by three awe-inspiring international ensembles including Sutra featuring the Shaolin Monks, Ballet Preljocaj and Compagnie Hervé KOUBI; a two-night, two-program Jerome Robbins Ballet Festival curated by and featuring New York City Ballet star Tiler Peck; two performances of Germán Cornejo’s Tango After Dark; a new Keyboard Virtuosos series with megastars Daniil Trifonov, Víkingur Ólafsson and Bruce Liu; two Great Performances series featuring returning favorites with new projects anchored by Yuja Wang & the Mahler Chamber Orchestra, Itzhak Perlman with an all-star klezmer band, the Danish String Quartet and Danish National Girls Choir performing an A&L co-commission by David Lang, and mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato with an A&L co-commission that celebrates Emily Dickinson; jazz performances by Samara Joy, Terence Blanchard, Ravi Coltrane and more; acclaimed lecturers including bestselling authors Elizabeth Gilbert and Miranda July plus distinguished political commentators Fareed Zakaria and Ezra Klein; exciting Vanguard series co-commissions for the Kronos Quartet and a celebration of Philip Glass’s 90th birthday.

SUMMARY

• UCSB Arts & Lectures announces its 2025-2026 season

• • More than 50 events (more events added quarterly)

• Series subscriptions on sale Wed., June 18 at 10 a.m.; single tickets on sale Tues., Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.
• A spectacular array of world-renowned dancers, forward-thinking speakers and impressive ensembles including seven evenings that feature important new works commissioned or co-commissioned for the artists by UCSB Arts & Lectures
• Performance highlights include Víkingur Ólafsson, Ballet Preljocaj, Molly Tuttle, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI, Yo-Yo Ma, Tiler Peck’s Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins and Yuja Wang leading the Mahler Chamber Orchestra
• Lecture highlights include Miranda July, Elizabeth Gilbert, Ira Glass, Fareed Zakaria, Ezra Klein, Colm Tóibín, Ed Yong and Terry Tempest Williams
• Subscriptions come in two forms (on sale June 18 at 10 a.m.) – Curated Series Subscriptions offer the biggest discounts (up to 25%) on a selection of related events; and Create Your Own Series Subscriptions (CYO) offer maximum flexibility. CYO patrons build their own series of four or more events for a savings of 10% on each ticket
• Additional ways to subscribe and save include the Great Performances Suite (all seven events from the Great Performances A and B series) and The Works, an all-events-included opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Arts & Lectures programming at one suite price
• Arts & Lectures’ Access for ALL education programs , continue to bring inspirational, enriching and dynamic learning opportunities to UCSB students, K-12 schools and lifelong learners. Additional events will be announced throughout the season, including A&L’s Thematic Learning Initiative workshops, screenings, roundtables and book giveaways designed to take the impact of A&L programming deeper into the community; and A&L’s Justice for All programming initiative, presenting courageous leaders who address issues of social justice and more.
• Series subscriptions, season brochures and more info are available online at www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu, by calling (805) 893-3535 or in-person at the Arts & Lectures Ticket Office (Campbell Hall lobby on the UCSB campus; walk-up hours are Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Note that walk-up and phone sales will not be available on Thursday, June 19 due to the Juneteenth holiday. Please purchase online on that day.)

SANTA BARBARA —  UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L), the Central Coast’s premier arts presenting organization, announces its 2025-2026 season of live events. Series subscriptions go on sale Wednesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Single tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 19 at 10 a.m. UCSB Arts & Lectures (A&L) offers a wide range of phenomenal cultural and artistic experiences in 2025-2026 – from fascinating talks by today’s thought leaders to command performances by some of the world’s premier dance companies, actors and musicians – at venues from UCSB to downtown Santa Barbara and beyond. The 2025-2026 season includes an exciting mix of returning friends, rising stars and new discoveries. This upcoming season is particularly rich in premieres, debuts and works commissioned by Arts & Lectures.

Miller McCune Executive Director Celesta M. Billeci says, “As I look ahead to a new chapter, this season stands as a reflection of everything I’ve cherished about leading Arts & Lectures. It’s been shaped by a deep belief in the power of live events to inspire, connect and transform. With that in mind, I’ve worked to shape a season that reflects our highest ideals – presenting world-class talent, commissioning new work and bringing our community together around live performance and big ideas. Among the season’s most powerful offerings are five newly commissioned works that represent our contribution to the national celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. These projects – created in collaboration with some of our most cherished artists – honor the enduring values of independent thought and freedom of expression.”

On Thursday, October 16, CNN’s Fareed Zakaria will present the inaugural Roman Baratiak Endowed Lecture at the Arlington Theatre. Additional events, including the Justice for All programming initiative, Thematic Learning Initiative and more, will be announced throughout the season. 

SERIES PACKAGES AND TICKET INFO

For discounts of up to 25 percent, great seats, early notice about newly-added events and free ticket exchanges, patrons can subscribe to any of Arts & Lectures’ 12 fixed series packages: Dance; Great Performances A; Great Performances B; Great Performances Suite; Word of Mouth; Global Sounds; Jazz; Roots; Hear & Now; Speaking with Pico; Vanguard; and Keyboard Virtuosos. Another option is the popular Create Your Ownseries: Purchase tickets to four or more events and save 10 percent off single ticket prices.

Series subscriptions go on sale Wed., June 18 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased by phone at (805) 893-3535, online or in person at the Arts & Lectures Ticket Office at Campbell Hall (parking lot 12 off Mesa Road; walk-up hours are Mon-Fri, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.) on the UCSB campus. For a season brochure, an order form or more information, call or visit the A&L Ticket Office or visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu. Single tickets go on sale Tue., Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

UCSB ARTS & LECTURES’ 2025-2026 SEASON BY SERIES
DANCE series – SAVE 20%

The Dance series opens with Sutra (Wed., Oct. 29 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre), an unprecedented collaboration that transcends traditional dance. Drawing on the talents of leading figures in fine art, choreography, music, Zen philosophy and the legendary martial arts mastery of the Shaolin Temple monks, this multidimensional spectacle redefines what dance theater can be. Following an unforgettable 2023 appearance with Swan Lake, Ballet Preljocaj (Wed., Nov. 5 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) returns with Gravity, an evening-length masterwork that showcases contemporary ballet at its most refined and forward-looking. Also from France, Compagnie Hervé KOUBI (Sun., Jan. 25 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) delivers a breathtaking display of athleticism and grace, pairing visually striking design with boundary-pushing choreography. No dancer in ballet today commands more attention, admiration and respect than New York City Ballet Principal Tiler Peck. Following the rapturous Santa Barbara reception of her Turn It Out tour, she returns with two nights and two distinct programs in Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins (Tue., Mar. 3 and Wed., Mar. 4 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre), featuring some of the finest dancers from the world’s leading companies. A&L presents the only West Coast engagement of this extraordinary ballet showcase. Tiler Peck’s Ballet Festival: Jerome Robbins includes an Arts & Lectures co-commissioned work. A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham (Tue., May 12 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) is the home company of contemporary dance’s most sought-after choreographer. This evening features three recent works performed to live music associated with African-American jazz legends, including Max Roach and Nina Simone – fusing movement and music in unforgettable ways.

GREAT PERFORMANCES A series – SAVE 20%

Leading Great Performances A series is Itzhak Perlman In the Fiddler’s House (Thu., Oct. 30 / 7 p.m. / Granada Theatre) celebrates the 30th anniversary of a milestone in Perlman’s storied career and in the reception of klezmer music in America. Join us for a night that is sure to move your feelings – and your feet. A&L is thrilled to present Nicola Benedetti, violin (Wed., Jan. 28 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) in this debut performance of a special U.S. tour featuring violin masterworks delivered in a novel instrumental setting designed to maximize appreciation of Benedetti’s virtuosity and star power. The Lobero Theatre makes an ideal venue for bel canto star Juan Diego Flórez, tenor / Vincenzo Scalera, piano (Sat., Feb. 7 / 7 p.m. / Lobero Theatre) to cast his operatic spell. After last season’s dazzling duo performance with Víkingur Ólafsson (see Keyboard Virtuosos), Yuja Wang is back as Yuja Wang & Mahler Chamber Orchestra (Thu., Apr. 23 / 7 p.m. / Arlington Theatre). Conducting the MCO from the piano, Wang reveals her grandest vision of musical possibility yet. Is there anything this musician can’t do? (Note that Yuja Wang & Mahler Chamber Orchestra is on both Great Performances A and B series.)

GREAT PERFORMANCES B series – SAVE 20%

Vocal superstar Joyce DiDonato, mezzo-soprano and Time for Three present Emily – No Prisoner Be (Thu., Feb. 5 / 7 p.m. / Granada Theatre), continuing DiDonato’s mission to remake the landscape of contemporary music with every new project. This Arts & Lectures co-commission based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson and featuring music by Pulitzer Prize winner Kevin Puts draws on every page of the operatic playbook – a wide range of musical styles, stage design, lighting and the singer’s formidable acting – to bring us the Belle of Amherst as we have never heard her before. Arts & Lectures co-commissioned Emily – No Prisoner Be for DiDonato in this anniversary year for America. Yo-Yo Ma in Recital (Sun., Feb. 22 / 4 p.m. (note special time) / Granada Theatre) and A&L reach for the stars this season with a unique program featuring three new works specially commissioned for Yo-Yo Ma by Arts & Lectures. In another A&L co-commission, American composer David Lang contributes a new work for string quartet and choir to the Danish String Quartet and Danish National Girls’ Choir (Fri., Apr. 10 / 7 p.m. / Granada Theatre) program. A&L presents the U.S. premiere of this grand international collaboration. The Great Performances B series also includes Yuja Wang & Mahler Chamber Orchestra (Thu., Apr. 23 / 7 p.m. / Arlington Theatre).

GREAT PERFORMANCES SUITE – SAVE 25%

For increased savings and a suite deal, combine the Great Performances A and Great Performances B series into the Great Performances Suite (seven events) and the curated subscription discount increases from 20% to 25%! The Great Performances Suite includes tickets for all seven events in Great Performances A and B series for one low price.

WORD OF MOUTH series – SAVE 20%

The Word of Mouth series commences with Elizabeth Gilbert (Sat., Oct. 11 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre), bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman’s Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia, who adds another episode to her searing life story this fall with All the Way to the River: Love, Loss, and Liberation, scheduled to publish on September 9, 2025. Your ticket purchase includes a signed copy of the book. Help us celebrate the inaugural Roman Baratiak Endowed Lecture with Fareed Zakaria (Thu., Oct. 16 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre), CNN host and author, in a talk titled “What It Takes.” Ezra Klein (Tue., Nov. 4 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre), New York Times columnist and popular podcast host, arrives on Election Day to share thoughts on how Americans should shift their thinking about government and economic growth. In the spring, Pulitzer-winning science journalist Ed Yong (Wed., May 6 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall) takes us inside how the wild things see, hear, and more, with news of the world as it is sensed by other species.

ROOTS series – SAVE 20 %

Kicking off the Roots series is I’m With Her (Fri., Oct. 3 / 8 p.m. / Campbell Hall) – the luminous trio of Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan and Sara Watkins – with Wild and Clear and Blue, a bold new chapter in their Grammy-winning journey. With soaring harmonies and heartfelt songwriting, they explore themes of ancestry, change and connection, joined by opener Jon Muq, whose Afropop-inflected folk sets the tone for a night of soul-stirring music. Noam Pikelny and Friends (Sat., Oct. 18 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall) brings the Punch Brothers’ banjoist’s signature blend of humor, heart and virtuosity to the stage in an inventive, genre-crossing performance from one of acoustic music’s most original voices. Blind Boys of Alabama with special guest Cory Henry (Sat., Oct. 25 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall) unites two Grammy-winning roots gospel powerhouses for an evening of spiritual uplift and B3-fueled soul, blending deep tradition with modern fire. Molly Tuttle (Sun., Dec. 7 / 7 p.m. / Arlington Theatre), the flatpicking guitar phenom and Grammy-winning Americana star, unveils a bold new all-female quintet, bringing fierce harmonies and fearless reinvention to a genre she’s helping to reshape. Rounding out the series, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen and Cha Wa (Thu., Feb. 26 / 8 p.m. / Campbell Hall) light up the room with New Orleans funk and Mardi Gras fire. Cleary’s rolling piano grooves and Cha Wa’s blazing horns conjure a carnival spirit that turns Campbell Hall into a street parade..

JAZZ series – SAVE 20%

Five-time Grammy winner Samara Joy (Thu., Oct. 2 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) returns to Santa Barbara with her luminous octet. With a sound rooted in gospel and shaped by legends like Sarah Vaughan, Joy brings timeless elegance and emotional depth to every performance. Her latest release, Portrait, confirms her place among today’s top jazz vocalists. Terence Blanchard and Ravi Coltrane (Tue., Jan. 27 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) lead an extraordinary tribute to the centennials of Miles Davis and John Coltrane. Blanchard, a genre-defying composer and trumpet icon, joins Coltrane, a saxophonist of singular voice and vision (and the son of John and Alice Coltrane), in this rare global event – a bold continuation of jazz’s living tradition. Icons of Afro-Cuban jazz, Chucho Valdés and Arturo Sandoval Legacy Quintet (Sat., Mar. 7 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall) reunite to celebrate their shared roots and visionary artistry. With fresh compositions and dynamic interplay, these two masters ignite the stage with rhythm, power and soul. Rounding out the series, the Emmet Cohen Quintet (Sun., Apr. 12 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) also salutes the legacies of Davis and Coltrane. Guided by Cohen’s lyrical touch and community-driven spirit, this performance captures jazz as an ever-evolving conversation.

KEYBOARD VIRTUOSOS series – SAVE 25% 

New this year, the Keyboard Virtuosos series features Daniil Trifonov, piano (Tue., Sep. 30 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) returning with the extraordinary command and expressive depth that have made him one of the world’s most captivating pianists. In a program built around two sets of Brahms variations, Trifonov shapes sound into story, revealing both technical brilliance and profound emotional nuance. Víkingur Ólafsson, piano (Wed., Oct. 22 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) brings his signature intellect and refinement to Opus 109, a deeply curated recital anchored by Beethoven’s transcendent Piano Sonata No. 30. Juxtaposed with works by Bach and Schubert, the program offers a revealing meditation on musical form, spirit and evolution. Bruce Liu, piano (Thu., Feb. 12 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall), fresh off his dazzling 2024 Santa Barbara debut, returns with a vibrant, wide-ranging program spanning Ligeti, Beethoven, Ravel and Chopin. A Chopin Competition winner and international sensation, Liu combines charm, clarity and fearless technique in performances that render audiences spellbound.

SPEAKING WITH PICO series – SAVE 20%

Perennial A&L audience favorite Pico Iyer returns with another inspiring roster of conversational partners combining a writer’s insight with a scholar’s mastery of the material. Ira Glass (Sat., Oct. 4 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall), creator and host of This American Life, joins Pico for a lively and reflective conversation about storytelling, journalism and finding meaning in modern life. With trademark humor and insight, Glass shares what he’s learned over decades at the forefront of American audio journalism and narrative podcasting. Colm Tóibín (Wed., Nov. 19 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall), celebrated author of Brooklyn and its new sequel Long Island, sits down with Iyer to reflect on a literary career spanning fiction, memoir and criticism. A defining voice in contemporary literature and former Laureate for Irish Fiction, Tóibín brings keen insight and quiet intensity to this rare public exchange. In the spring, Terry Tempest Williams (Wed., May 13 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall) joins Pico to explore imagination, justice and our relationship to the living world. Her forthcoming book The Glorians deepens her call to witness and act with compassion in the face of ecological and social change. Expect a poetic, provocative dialogue that reaches far beyond the personal to what connects us all.

GLOBAL SOUNDS series – SAVE 20%

Opening the Global Sounds series is Lila Downs (Thu., Oct. 23 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre) who brings her Grammy-winning voice to a powerful Día de Muertos celebration. Blending Mexican and Mesoamerican traditions with jazz, blues and folk, Downs creates a deeply personal tribute, complete with mariachis and dancers to evoke the holiday’s rich spirit. With more than 30 performers, Les Ballets Africains (Fri., Feb. 6 / 7:30 p.m. / Granada Theatre) electrifies with the rhythms, movement and storytelling of Guinea in a thrilling display of West African culture. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy and The Celtic All Stars (Sun., Mar. 1 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) light up the stage with fiery fiddling and global Celtic traditions, featuring a standout lineup of guests including vocalist Karen Matheson and banjo master Enda Scahill.

HEAR & NOW series – SAVE 20%

Arts & Lectures’ presentation of the 2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medal Winner (Sat., Jan. 24 / 7 p.m. / Hahn Hall) opens the Hear & Now series and marks the Santa Barbara debut of Aristo Sham, who took first prize in this year’s Cliburn International Piano Competition. A formidable talent with degrees from Harvard, the New England Conservatory and Juilliard, Sham has performed with top orchestras worldwide and brings expressive depth and intellectual flair to this thrilling recital from a rising star at the start of a major international career. In a bold reflection on the 250th anniversary of American independence, Ruckus and Davóne Tines (Tue., Feb. 3 / 7 p.m. / Hahn Hall) offer What Is Your Hand in This?, a sweeping musical journey from colonial ballads to spirituals and beyond. With period instruments and Tines’ arresting voice, this program explores the ideals and reckonings that shape our national story. Lucía (Thu., Apr. 30 / 7 p.m. / Hahn Hall), the breakout Mexican jazz vocalist and Sarah Vaughan Competition winner, lights up the stage with a debut steeped in Latin American tradition, American jazz and heartfelt personal narrative. With a voice praised for its clarity and depth, she brings expressive warmth to both American songbook standards and Latin jazz classics. Closing the series, Isidore String Quartet with Sterling Elliott, cello(Thu., May 14 / 7 p.m. / Hahn Hall) traverses a rich emotional arc from Ligeti to Schubert in a program of remarkable expressive range and collaborative brilliance. These award-winning young artists bring fresh energy and insight to music both old and new.

VANGUARD series – SAVE 25%

Leading the way in the Vanguard series is Jlin + Third Coast Percussion (Thu., Feb. 19 / 8 p.m. / Campbell Hall) who unite for a bold fusion of electronic and acoustic sound, blending Jlin’s footwork-inspired, polyrhythmic compositions with the Grammy-winning percussion ensemble’s razor-sharp precision. A decade in the making, this visionary collaboration includes acoustic arrangements of Jlin’s work, a solo set by the composer and a new quintet piece performed together on stage. Kronos Quartet (Sat., May 2 / 6 p.m. / Campbell Hall) returns with an immersive, semi-staged multisensory exploration of the layered histories of Indigenous, Gullah-Geechee and Chinese American communities in the United States. Joined by Laura Ortman, Quentin E. Baxter and Wu Man, Kronos honors ancestral memory and cultural resilience in a powerful project marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence – an Arts & Lectures co-commission. Rounding out the series, Philip Glass and the Poets (Sun., May 17 / 7 p.m. / Campbell Hall) celebrates the composer’s 90th birthday with a deeply personal program exploring his lifelong connection to poetry. Featuring unreleased recordings of Allen Ginsberg and music inspired by Leonard Cohen and Rumi, this tribute – commissioned by Arts & Lectures with Pomegranate Arts – honors Glass’s poetic collaborations and creative friendships. (Philip Glass will not be performing.)

INDIVIDUAL NON-FIXED SERIES EVENTS

Create Your Own Series of Four or More Events and Save 10%

Subscribers get priority access to events like these!

The following individual events can be purchased through the Create Your Own Series option (four or more events, save 10%), added on to a fixed series package purchase (no discount), or purchased separately when single tickets go on sale on Tue., Aug. 19.

• A night of quintessential soul with one of music’s most enduring voices, Boz Scaggs’ Rhythm Review 2025transports you straight to a roadhouse in roots-music heaven (Tue., Oct. 21 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre).
• David Sedaris returns with his signature blend of outrageous humor, madcap diary entries and razor-sharp reflections on the absurdities of everyday life (Fri., Nov. 7 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre).
• Let live music by top Hollywood studio musicians transport you and your whole family to Polynesia at this full-length concert screening of Disney’s Moana (Sun., Nov. 16 / 2 p.m. / Arlington Theatre).
• Say aloha to the holiday season with ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro’s Holidays in Hawai’i (Wed., Dec. 10 / 7:30 p.m. / Arlington Theatre).
• Artist, filmmaker and novelist Miranda July takes part in a candid conversation about her wildly popular 2024 novel All Fours and a career spent pushing creative boundaries. (Tue., Jan. 20 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall).
• Germán Cornejo’s Tango After Dark explores the fierceness and mystery of an after-hours milonga in Buenos Aires to the music of the Argentine master Astor Piazzolla. (Sun., Feb. 1 / 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. / Lobero Theatre).
• In a hopeful call to action, Bill McKibben arrives on the eve of Earth Day to reveal how solar energy could not only help solve the climate crisis, but also transform our politics, economy, and daily lives. (Tue., Apr. 21 / 7:30 p.m. / Campbell Hall).

THE WORKS

Want it all? You got it. Get The Works and save a whopping 30% off tickets to every event in the season brochure. That’s all of the best tickets at the best price!

CREATE YOUR OWN SERIES

For maximum flexibility, the CREATE YOUR OWN series lets patrons hand-pick their favorite shows. Purchase any four or more events and save 10% on each ticket.

SUBSCRIBER BENEFITS

Donors and subscribers get early access to the best seats in the house, before single tickets go on sale. Save 10% on Create Your Own series and up to 25% on Curated series tickets. Get fee-free ticket exchanges up to two business days before the event. Can’t make it? No problem, we’ll help you find another amazing event to attend. Forgot to order something? Subscribers can add discounted series tickets to their order through August 3, even if the order’s already been processed.

Subscriber orders are filled in the order received. Subscribe early for the best available seating. Mon., Aug. 18 is the last day subscribers get first dibs on this season’s events before single tickets go on sale Tue., Aug. 19 at 10 a.m.

An Arts & Lectures subscription is an investment in personal enrichment that also enriches the community. It’s a commitment to make time for inspiring conversations, magical experiences and a sense of community.

ABOUT UCSB ARTS & LECTURES

The 2025-2026 season marks UCSB Arts & Lectures’ 66th year of bringing unique, world-class performances, films and lectures to Central Coast and campus audiences. With a mission to “educate, entertain and inspire,” Arts & Lectures is the largest performing arts and public lectures presenter between San Francisco and Los Angeles, beloved by audiences for its award-winning, diverse and innovative programming that deeply enriches lives and extends the intellectual life of the community beyond the classroom.

Arts & Lectures’ award-winning Access for ALL educational outreach programs provide rare opportunities for students to meet and learn from visiting artists and speakers. In the 2025-26 season, most of the speakers and performers will participate in master classes, lecture-demonstrations, open rehearsals and classroom discussions at UCSB and in the community.

Through ¡Viva el Arte de Santa Bárbara!, Arts & Lectures’ nationally-recognized community program, A&L provides free public performances featuring international talents and arts education to underserved populations throughout Santa Barbara County. In 2011 the program received the prestigious APAP/MetLife Arts Access Award for “engaging underserved communities.”

For more information about Arts & Lectures, call (805) 893-3535 or visit www.ArtsAndLectures.UCSB.edu.

UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges our Season Sponsor Sara Miller McCune. 

UCSB Arts & Lectures gratefully acknowledges our Community Partners the Natalie Orfalea Foundation & Lou Buglioli for their generous support of the 2024-2025 season.