Music Resources
Las Noches de Ronda/ 8pm
Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances.
Flor y Canto
Here is a rare opportunity to see the original Spanish California dances & songs of the 19th century.
Tardes de Ronda/1–5pm
Held in the historical Sunken Gardens on Saturday afternoon, the always highly attended “Afternoon of Gaiety” features the talents of performers under the age of sixteen.
Courthouse Legacy Foundation’s Las Noches de Ronda/ 6:30pm-9:30pm
View Las Noches festivities from the Courthouse's 2nd Floor Loggia and Mural Room. You can also take in the breathtaking, sweeping city views from the Clock Tower.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado/ 11am–9pm
Enjoy one of the best traditions of Fiesta. Our Lady of Guadalupe Mercado serves up a wide array of authentic Mexican cuisine and entertainment.
Crazy Horse Cantina/ 11am–10:30pm
The Crazy Horse Cantina, inside Mercado Del Norte, features a beer garden with live entertainment and is a favorite gathering spot for locals during Fiesta. It is host during the day to Fiesta's battle of the bands competition where aspiring new talent come to play.
DIGS! (Celebración de los Dignatarios)/ 5–10pm
Now All Inclusive! Santa Barbara's wildest and most talked about party happens just once a year at the Santa Barbara Zoo.
El Desfile Histórico (Historical Parade)/ 12pm (noon)
This year marks the 95th anniversary of the Fiesta Historical Parade. It is unique to Santa Barbara and features floats depicting episodes from the history of the state and city.