The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara Email Format
Performing ArtsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Granada Theatre Santa Barbara is a performing arts venue based in Santa Barbara, California, operating as part of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts. The organization renovated and reopened The Granada, a historic downtown theatre, in 2008 and serves as a focal point of the city’s Cultural District. It hosts a diverse program that includes resident companies such as Opera Santa Barbara, the Santa Barbara Symphony, CAMA, State St. Ballet, and the Santa Barbara Choral Society, along with touring productions and events from UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Music Academy of the West. The Granada also presents family-friendly series, a Broadway series, and a range of external presenters, positioning itself as a regional hub for live performing arts. The organization originated as a non-profit in 1983 and emphasizes serving Santa Barbara and the surrounding region through its venue and programming.