2026 Performance Schedule: Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Bands will play a 90-minute set, without intermission.
To be considered, this form must be completed and submitted no later than Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Only bands who are selected to perform will be contacted in early April.
Once selected, each performing band is required to enter into an Entertainment Services Agreement with the City of Santa Barbara, complete and submit a W-9, Hold Harmless Agreement, and submit a current City of Santa Barbara Tax Certificate (formerly known as a Business License). All bands that enter into the Entertainment Services Agreement will be paid a performance fee of $1,500.
For more information, visit: SantaBarbaraCA.gov/Concerts