---
type: city_events
city: santa-barbara
country: us
timeframe: 2026-10-09/2026-10-11
events_count: 4
last_updated: '2026-10-04T14:37:26Z'
canonical: https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/santa-barbara/this-weekend
---

# Events in Santa Barbara this weekend (October 9–11, 2026)

4 verified events. Data refreshed daily. Source: EventIndex.ai — the open events layer for AI.

## Performing Arts
- **Free Speech Under Fire - Greg Lukianoff On The New Age of Censorship - The Lobero Theatre** · Thu Oct 8–Fri Oct 9, 22:00 · The Lobero Theatre, 33 East Canon Perdido Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/santa-barbara/e/free-speech-under-fire-greg-lukianoff-on-the-new-age-of-cens-evt_gXnOHgdG) · [tickets](https://www.eventticketscenter.com/free-speech-under-fire-greg-lukianoff-on-the-new-age-of-censorship-santa-barbara-10-08-2026/8126798/t)
- **Growing Abundance Fundraiser** · Sat Oct 10, 19:30–22:00 · Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E Cabrillo Blvd, · from $125 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/santa-barbara/e/growing-abundance-fundraiser-evt_CqUdTOxD) · [tickets](https://exploreecology.org/event/abundance/)

## Other
- **Stage Craft: Pictorialist Photography and Performance** · Sat Oct 10–Sun Jan 31, 20:00 · Santa Barbara Museum of Art, 1130 State Street · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/santa-barbara/e/stage-craft-pictorialist-photography-and-performance-evt_7aPTaPW0) · [tickets](https://www.all-about-photo.com/photography-exhibition/4336/stage-craft-pictorialist-photography-and-performance)
- **Los Varones De California** · Sun Oct 11, 00:00 · Son y Sabor Nightclub, 409 State St · from $60 · [details](https://staging.eventindex.ai/us/santa-barbara/e/los-varones-de-california-evt_9Nix6zUU) · [tickets](https://ticketon.com/artists/los-varones-de-california-tickets-d30b09d)

## Free events
No free events listed in Santa Barbara this weekend (October 9–11, 2026).

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