Santa Barbara Bowl

Category: Live music venue

Address: 1122 N Milpas St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA

Phone: +18059627411

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Jana Scarborough

Jul 25, 2022

We love this venue. Weather is usually amazing, but can cool down at night, so always good to bring a sweater. Wear good shoes as there are a lot of stairs. Every concert I've been to here was awesome!

Jōjia Momo

Jul 15, 2022

One of the most beautiful, well maintained and staffed venues I have ever had the pleasure of visiting. The staff was the nicest venue staff I have ever interacted with, ever. Everyone is smiling and is happy to help you. The sound was perfect and the atmosphere just feels like a vacation. The breeze off the water from time to time, feels great for hotter shows when you are standing in GA. I didn’t find the walk from the starting point to the seats long, but we skipped the opener and booted it up those steps to see the beginning of the headliner (Fleet Foxes). The parking is kind of spread out and fairly expensive even if you are further. The homes and in general the area, is simply beautiful. You cannot beat the location. Hope to come back again soon!

Aaron P

May 17, 2022

Came here for the Smashing Pumpkins concert in May. I will say the sound quality was amazing. I would have liked it slightly louder, but it was still good where it was at. The venue is also really pretty just to look at. They have a cool Jerry Garcia tribute with a hand sculpture. Seating was comfortable in section G and the view was great. I am deducting 1 star for a few different things. First, the climb is crazy to get the the actual bowl. It’s a huge workout just to get there. Second, the parking situation is terrible. Third, the 10pm cutoff really limits what a band can do, especially if they’re feeling the crowd on a particular night.

Elena

Oct 29, 2021

Went 10/28/21 to see Glass Animals. The venue was beautiful. The bathrooms were easily accessible. There is a rather steep climb, but they offer trolley rides free of charge to anyone who does not want to / can't walk up. The line at the merch booth was fast. The sound quality of the show was amazing, and so was the view of the stage. (I was in section G, row L, which initially I dreaded because of the supposed distance, but I still ended up dancing and having a great time.) Great birthday present, couldn't have seen the band at a better place.

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Questions & Answers

Are their refunds due to COVID?

Julie Virjee | Jul 8, 2022
mo bo | Jul 8, 2022

Doubt it. No one checks your vax and few to none wore masks.

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What are the COVID requirements for Oct 3?

Cheryl Howell | Oct 11, 2021
Robert Whitten | Oct 11, 2021

Vaccine card and mask, you don't have to wear mask once up inside beer food area

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What food is available on site?

Kevin Crossley | Sep 7, 2018
Shivkumar Chandrasekaran | Sep 7, 2018

During events pizza, alcohol, hot dogs,....

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WHAT TIME IS THE CONSERT

Celia Ventura | Aug 7, 2022
KENNETH FRASER | Aug 9, 2022

I don't see ma'am

Are we allowed to bring seat cushions? We always used to be able to bring them!

Rosalind Gies-Amorteguy | Jul 8, 2022
James Biggs | Jul 8, 2022

Yes, you can.

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When is the Willie Nelson concert likely to be over? I’m trying to schedule a taxi.

john heine | Nov 10, 2021
KENNETH FRASER | Nov 10, 2021

When Willie is tierd and ready to smoke a Big Skunky Spliff ! KF

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I have tickets for Foreigner October 2. Why is no one here?

Alina Zeidler | Oct 11, 2021
Richele D. Chavez | Oct 11, 2021

It got canceled!

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What covid results are acceptable? Obviously a negative result, but can it be from cvs or walgreens?

teri beam | Oct 11, 2021
Andy Rafanan | Oct 11, 2021

Yes. As long as it's a PCR test. They will also take a home test called "Ellume". You can purchase it at CVS and it syncs with your smartphone. It then is accessible digitally and your results are registered with CA Dept of Health.

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how big is the parking lot?

butch parentela | Sep 6, 2021
John Brockus | Sep 6, 2021

There is paid parking at the high school just around the corner from the bowl. This is tour best bet for easy in and out.

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Is it O.K. to bring in your own food

Ben Kaczor | Sep 6, 2021
Catherine Pulani Bish | Sep 6, 2021

No food or drinks are allowed

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How do you get a handicap ride to the top for person with MS?

Melissa Fowler | Sep 6, 2021
Kai Tepper | Sep 6, 2021

There is a free shuttle available for anyone to ride.

How is parking?

Janet Benner | Sep 6, 2020
Lanny Feder | Sep 6, 2020

Yes there is. But they charge a fee on Concert nights.

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Where do I get the tickets? If anyone can help me I will thank you very much. Before they run out 😅

Laura Gonzalez | Sep 6, 2020
Ada Seto | Sep 6, 2020

Certainly in the Santa Barbara Bowl during business hours and online at axs.com.

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Are backpacks carrying small blankets allowed into the bowl?

G DC | Sep 7, 2019
Lauryl Nagode | Sep 7, 2019

Yes.

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are there seat backs at floor level

Stephanie Conti | Sep 7, 2019
Ryan McCullah | Sep 7, 2019

Floor is typically GA.

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When you buy the tickets in the box office do you save all the extra fees compared to the internet or is it the same price?

chiva1360 | Sep 7, 2019
Jason Batanides | Sep 7, 2019

I don't know. The tickets were given to me from someone who has season tickets. Sorry

Can you buy tickets there or is it only on the internet

chiva1360 | Sep 7, 2019
Jorge Matos | Sep 7, 2019

Yes, there's a box office at the Bowl, and as long as there are tix available, you can get them there the day of the show.

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I purchased tickets online yesterday for the Oct.29thSting and Shaggy show.I haven't received a confirmation/pdf to print my tickets.When can i expect to?

Anne Aulenta | Sep 7, 2019
Hector | Sep 7, 2019

You should contact someone and call the number qhere you bought the tickets.

Is there parking at the Bowl?

chris brown | Sep 7, 2019
Kevin McDaniels | Sep 7, 2019

Use SBHS parking lot on Anapamu st. It's only 2 blocks from the Bowl entrance.

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Does anyone know if they allow you to bring in a small camera. I.e. Sony A6000?

Luis | Sep 7, 2019
Luis | Sep 7, 2019

Thank you gemi52273. Will follow up with the Bowl. Hate to get to gate and have to return to car.

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Do you know if they print the tickets there on the day of the event? I bought them for axs

Benjamin Aguirre | Sep 7, 2018
Benjamin Aguirre | Sep 7, 2019

No

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Do you allow unopened plastic bottled water to be brought in?

Sonia Aguirre | Sep 7, 2018
Kevin McDaniels | Sep 7, 2019

Yes, you can bring one unopened plastic bottle of water not larger than 24oz.

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Is there a secure place to lock my bicycle at the Bowl?

MCS Eacock | Sep 7, 2018
Miguel Mendez | Sep 7, 2018

Yes! Its in front of the Old ticket office. "Bike valet" Sylvia Kurrels The walking distance to be seated is for everyone. Whether you came in a bike or in the car. You can always take the free trolley as you walking up to security, to the right side, there is a line for the trolley. Or just follow everyone up the way.

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When do the concerts end at the SB Bowl? Specifically Jason Mraz on 9/15?

A Google User | Sep 7, 2018
Jim Lingl | Sep 7, 2018

I understand that the Bowl's CUP requires concerts to end at or before 10 p.m. Usually the end about 9:30.

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Is There A Dress Code?

Chase Havens | Sep 7, 2018
Miguel Mendez | Sep 7, 2018

Nope! Its all up to you. I know, I work there part time as well.

Where is will call at S B BOWL

Henry Flores | Sep 7, 2018
Rob Hunter | Sep 7, 2018

Walk in the driveway and it's the white building on the left. You can't miss it Super easy.

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Where is will call located at santa barbara bowl

Henry Flores | Sep 7, 2018
Sylvia Kurrels | Sep 7, 2018

On the side of the box office

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when will the Tom Jones conceert on the 26th end

glen fouret | Sep 7, 2018
Rob Hunter | Sep 7, 2018

All concerts end at 10 pm or be fined due to neighborhood complaints. 10k fine per minute to exceed 10:00

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Is thre an opening act for Brad PAisley and friends

Elissa Ross | Sep 7, 2018
Terry Klein | Sep 7, 2018

Ellen DeGeneres. It's all friends

Phone number for lost and found ?

Kimba Kata | Sep 7, 2018
Vern Rodriguez | Sep 7, 2018

Just call the box office.

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Is there handicapped parking?

Barbara Mandich | Sep 7, 2018
Gabriel Ocegueda | Sep 7, 2018

Yes they Will help you in anyway you need them

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How many stairs to the top look out?

Mo Harrop | Sep 7, 2018
Kurt Armann | Sep 7, 2018

A lot

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How to tell if ticket are not fake

Thomas Goodwin | Sep 7, 2018
Sylvia Kurrels | Sep 7, 2018

Buy from a reputable source.

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Do you have to be 21 to enter the venue?

Kaedyn Crabtree | Sep 7, 2018
deborah dozal | Sep 7, 2018

No

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What’s the best way to get an autograph at this venue? I’m not looking to get backstage or anything I just want my vinyl signed? 😉

Joanna Mascorro | Sep 7, 2018
Cory Blankenship | Sep 7, 2018

Getting an autograph can be easy or darn near impossible depending on the artist. Some performers sell "Meet and Greet" packages. Lana Del Rey signed autographs for attendees who were in the front of GA during her setlist. The guys from Dishwalla were hanging out in the fenced area near concessions by where the bus drives people up. I'm on board with the "get there early" approach. I've never seen an artust sign after their show.

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Is there a curfew for when a band has to stop playing? I notice concerts start earlier

Layton Spracklen | Sep 7, 2018
Andy Pechmann | Sep 7, 2018

I believe 10:30 is last song.

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Does Santa Barbara Bowl accept credit cards for drinks

Deb Powers | Sep 7, 2018
Paresh Desai | Sep 7, 2018

Yes

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