

PUB SING, March 15th: Enjoy the fresh air and the company of new friends. Celebrate the coming of Spring and the patron saint of Ireland. Let’s make merry mayhem! Our Revels song leader will lead us all in a rousing selection of Irish tunes, favorite folk songs, novelty ditties, and more!
Sunday, March 15th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Creekside Restaurant & Bar, 4444 Hollister Avenue
MAY DAY, May 2nd: Join us on Saturday to learn dances, to sing, make flower nosegays, and weave colorful ribbons ’round the maypole! Featuring English Country dancers, guest musical artists, our Revels song leader, and bagpipes!
Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00 noon
Paseo Nuevo shopping Center, State Street
EQUINOX CONCERT, Mid-September: Enjoy an afternoon of al fresco entertainment, with melodious music in an appealing ambiance. A talented group of vocalists and instrumentalists join our Music Director for an eclectic program ranging from Irish and Mexican selections to English ballads, carols, and art songs from the past 800 years, highlighting the vast range of traditional music embraced by Revels.
HARBOR SING, Mid-October: In the tradition of Revels’ popular Pub Sings, when everyone is invited to join rollicking music- making, our Harbor Sing is designed for singing, clapping, and laughing. We highlight sea shanties, traditional tunes, folk songs, and everyone’s Irish favorites. Enjoy a special sunset and congenial companions.
THE CHRISTMAS REVELS, Mid-December: Join us in celebration of the Winter Solstice with a fully staged, elaborately costumed, full-length theatrical production with music, dance, and drama, as well as story-telling and seasonal rituals.
JOIN US AND BE JOYOUS!
PUB SING: Sunday, March 15th, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
MAY DAY: Saturday, May 2nd, 12:00 noon
REVELS CHORUS AUDITIONS: Late August
EQUINOX CONCERT: Mid-September
HARBOR SING: Mid-October
THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: Mid-December
Banner photo by Heidi Bergseteren, 2024

THE CHRISTMAS REVELS: 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. Hearts and minds are opened to a new perspective and the light of a New Year is restored.
More photos from the show will be here soon.


Santa Barbara Revels celebrates a diverse range of cultural traditions by blending music, dance and storytelling in our staged celebrations of the Winter Solstice and other seasons.

We present a number of public events throughout the year. From concerts like Equinox to more informal community pub-sings, there is always an upcoming Revels happening.

The highlight of our season is The Christmas Revels, a joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice that travels the world each year showcasing cultural traditions including music, dance, and folktales.