52nd Annual S.B. Summer Solstice 2026
- Fri, Jun 19
- Sat, Jun 20
- Sun, Jun 21

FRIDAY NIGHT KICK OFF PARTY
Join us for the official Kick Off Party at Alameda Park, Friday, June 19th. Enjoy some of the best bands in town and dancing performances, grab some dinner and enjoy a beverage in the beer and wine garden and shop in the vendors. This Friday night tradition is a great way to kick off the weekend, meet up with friends and get ready for the big day!
FRIDAY NIGHT MAIN STAGE LINEUP
AREA 51
FALSE PUPPET
EAST VALLEY ROAD
LADYFINGER
MC DJ DARLA BEA
PARADESATURDAY, June 20th starts at 12pm NOON
(Santa Barbara Street from Ortega to Sola)
FESTIVAL HOURSFRIDAY, June 19th 4:00pm - 9:00pm
SATURDAY, June 20th 12:00pm - 8:00pm
SUNDAY, June 21 12:00pm - 7:00pm
(Alameda Park, Santa Barbara Street and Mitcheltorena)
Come celebrate creativity, connection, and the spirit of Santa Barbara with us all weekend long!
Elevate your experience and support Solstice with a VIP Beer & Wine Garden Pass
VIP PASSES
ELEVATE YOUR SOLSTICE EXPERIENCE & SUPPORT SOLSTICE!
FESTIVAL: VIP BEER & WINE GARDEN
VIP Beer & Wine Garden is one of the best ways to enjoy the Main Stage acts with a great view of the stage, access to the gazebo view lounge, shade, water, private bar and bathrooms. Express entry to the Beer & Wine Garden after the parade.
Open all weekend, Friday - Sunday!
VIP PASSES
PARADE: VIP SEATING
VIP Parade Seating is one of the best ways to enjoy the Parade and support Solstice. The VIP Experience offers shaded, reserved seating along with an exclusive view of all the fun and excitement!
RESERVATIONS
DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF FUNTOPIA IN THE PARK
FUNtopia is a zone in the festival where community, creativity, and play come alive! This vibrant area is filled with interactive experiences, hands-on activities, and opportunities for connection designed for all ages.
Throughout the day, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of engaging offerings including yoga sessions, intention ceremonies in the Feelosophy Lounge, poetry, collaborative art projects, floats, art installations, scavenger hunts, activities for all ages and much more. Created by local artists, educators, community groups, and makers, Funtopia celebrates the imagination and talents that make our community unique.
Whether you're looking to create, explore, learn something new, or simply have fun, Funtopia offers a welcoming space for everyone to join in the experience.
Open Saturday & Sunday in the East Park.