Historic Theatre

From 1955 – 1970, there were 10 Miss Santa Barbara contests held at the Lobero. Being crowned Miss Santa Barbara meant the winner could compete in the Miss California and...

On May 17, 1873–Just three months after the Lobero opened its doors–the Wilton Dramatic Troupe staged a production of the Broadway play “Under the Gaslight.” This production featured high-quality special...

In the spring and summer of 1885, Prof. Hinton’s Dancing School booked the theatre three days a week to offer group and private lessons. The original Lobero Theatre did not...

On May 11, 1953, The Trapp Family Singers performed at the Lobero in 1952 and 1953–before the Broadway musical of 1959, or the iconic, "The Sound of Music" told their...

On May 7, 1950, renowned anthropologist Margaret Mead led a lecture, presented by the University of California. Mead was notable for her forays into topics from sexual attitudes in Southeast...

On May 5, 1988, Folk-rock icon Donovan played a concert at the Lobero Theatre. Donovan was at the forefront of Britain's swinging 60's flower power movement and inspired a generation...

On May 4, 1943, celebrated classical pianist Arthur Rubenstein played a concert at the Lobero Theatre. He has been described as one of the greatest pianists of the twentieth century,...