Name: Sphinx Virtuosi
Start: 2026-03-12T19:30:00
Location: Lobero Theatre

As the Sphinx Virtuosi embark on their latest season, they bring along a powerful narrative of resilience, unity, and peace through the universal language of music. Featuring the prodigious talents of Sterling Elliott and Randall Goosby, this journey sees the ensemble performing across various prestigious venues, exploring a repertoire that echoes the spirit of hope and collaboration. These events challenge us to reflect on our history and aspire to a future where music transcends borders and unites us all.

Sphinx Virtuosi: A Celebration of Diversity and Peace Through Music

Embark on an enchanting journey with Sphinx Virtuosi, an illustrious ensemble of Black and Latinx classical musicians. As they grace stages across the U.S., featuring the remarkable talents of cellist Sterling Elliott and violinist Randall Goosby, their performances encapsulate a profound narrative of peace, unity, and resilience. Through the language of music, they navigate the complexities of history, stirring emotions and aspirations in a quest for harmony and understanding.

Sphinx Virtuosi: A Symphony of Peace and Resilience

Randall Goosby

Sphinx Virtuosi

Lobero Theatre

Rudolph is the classic holiday tale of a misfit reindeer with a blinking red nose, who makes friends and embarks on a journey through the North Pole to save Christmas. Featuring the students of State Street Ballet Academy as well as the Cold Spring School Choir and Laudate Choir directed by Sara DiSalvo.

Rudolph

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Tina Schlieske brings her beloved annual Holiday show to the historic Lobero Theatre. This stellar celebration features Tina’s sister, Laura Schlieske, alongside an exceptional lineup of Minneapolis musicians, bringing together seasonal classics, selected covers, and original songs in one spectacular performance.

Tina Schlieske & Friends

This Christmas, the Santa Barbara Master Chorale and Dr. David Lozano Torres present The Light So Shines — a theatrical concert experience where drama and music intertwine to tell a story of hope, joy, and divine light. At the heart of the evening is Gerald Finzi’s luminous In Terra Pax, surrounded by inspiring works by Sarah Quartel, Dan Forrest, Mack Wilberg, and Mark Hayes. Beloved carols such as Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, and Deck the Hall help guide the unfolding narrative, brought to life by actors, soloists, and chamber orchestra. A stirring and heartwarming holiday experience for the whole family.

The Light So Shines

Enjoy an evening of Christmas posada, carols, songs, actors, folkloric ballet, and featuring the largest mariachi in the world!

Christmas Mariachi Festival

Mystical visitors from the East – the Sun, Moon and Stars – visit a mythical village somewhere in Europe, bringing vibrant color, music, and story along with a glimpse of life and a world view unimagined by these simple folks. Their hearts and minds are opened to a new perspective, and the light of a New Year is restored. Featuring lively dances, a wealth of music from various ages, visual spectacle, and lots of laughter.
Join us and be joyous!

The Christmas Revels

Experience the joy of An Irish Christmas as seen on PBS! Enjoy all the holiday carols you know and love plus a spectacular high-energy display of Irish dancing at its very best.

An Irish Christmas

Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas celebrates the gift of family, the gift of friends, the gift of peace, and the gift of love, wrapped up in sweet sounds of the season only he and his piano can provide.

Join Jim Brickman and friends this Christmas season for an unforgettable concert experience filled with music, laughter & heartwarming stories. Audiences can expect a captivating blend of timeless holiday classics, along with Brickman’s biggest hits like “The Gift,” “Love of my Life,” “Destiny,” “Valentine” and joyfully unexpected surprises.

Escape with Jim Brickman to a magical atmosphere that brings friends and family together to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas.

Jim Brickman

Known for his timeless hits and charismatic stage presence, Peter Noone will take the audience on a journey through the iconic songs of the British Invasion. Fans can expect to hear classics like “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “There’s a Kind of Hush,” and “I’m Henry the VIII, I Am.”

Peter Noone’s career has spanned decades, with Herman’s Hermits selling over 80 million records worldwide. The band’s influence on pop music remains significant, and their songs continue to be celebrated by generations of music lovers. This is an incredible opportunity to experience the magic of the 60s live with one of its most beloved stars.

Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone

Konrad Kono is a music educator, pianist, composer, camp director, and performer with 30 years of experience teaching children music in the Santa Barbara Community. “Mr. KONO”-as he is known- is a master of the keyboard with a rich musical background spanning many genres of music including Classical, Jazz, Pop, Gospel, Latin, and Soul- and his own original style! His infectious energy and magnetic stage presence pull audiences into his world, where laughter, singing, and spontaneous clapping are all part of the experience! When Konrad Kono sits down at the piano, people gather around because they do not know what to expect, and that’s half the fun! Please come and enjoy the Santa Barbara Treasure, Konrad Kono, when he performs at the Lobero Theatre on Saturday, January 10th at 7pm.

Konrad Kono

Very few artists are more legendary than Prince. When he left us in 2016, millions mourned his untimely passing. However, this iconic multi-instrumental musical savant will never be forgotten. His inimitable musical styling, stage presence and undeniable genius remain imprinted upon hearts and minds. Prince’s hits smashed the Billboard Charts and created memories for generations.

Prince Again: A Tribute to Prince

Take a chance on MANIA… and you won’t be disappointed!

After forming in 1999, MANIA has captivated audiences across the globe, consistently selling out theatres and concert halls internationally.

Following the celebration of ABBA’s monumental 50th anniversary in 2024, marking five decades since their breakthrough hit “Waterloo,” MANIA is thrilled to continue sharing the joy of this incredible milestone with fans worldwide.

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

This intimate and electrifying dive into the soul of Argentine dance is led by World Tango Champions Germán Cornejo and Gisela Galeassi. Featuring a cadre of exceptional dancers, a powerhouse singer and a live band performing Astor Piazzolla’s revolutionary nuevo tango, this sultry ensemble delivers a breathtaking, high-octane performance. Cornejo’s innovative choreography fuses deep-rooted traditions with a contemporary edge, capturing the seductive pulse of Buenos Aires. Following sold-out runs in London, the highly anticipated Santa Barbara premiere unveils tango in its purest form: bold, sensual and unforgettable.

Tango After Dark

The Sphinx Virtuosi, a dynamic self-conducted chamber orchestra comprised of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists, returns to CAMA with a program titled Visions of Peace. Featuring acclaimed violinist Randall Goosby, the concert explores themes of resilience, peace, and shared humanity through a diverse range of musical voices. The Sphinx Virtuosi are celebrated for their “immeasurable power, unwavering command, and soulful beauty” (The Washington Post) and their commitment to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts.

Sphinx Virtuosi

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