
FREE and FUN for all! Enjoy singing, dancing, making flower nosegays, and weaving colorful ribbons ’round the maypole! Led by our new Revels Songleader Mica Basilici and talented guest musicians. Featuring the Pacific Sword Company, English Country Dancers, and the Santa Barbara Bagpipe & Drum Corps!
Welcome the Spring! Join us and be joyous!
MAY DAY: Sunday, April 30th ~ 12:00 noon, Center Court, Paseo Nuevo Mall, State Street
REVELS CHORUS AUDITIONS: August 21st and 22nd
EQUINOX: A Concert in Celebration of the Changing Seasons, Mid-September
HARBOR SING: Mid-October
THE REVELS: A Winter Solstice Celebration, “Tales from Ellis Island”, Mid-December
December 1743: The Laird's neighbors gathered at his great manor-house to celebrate Hogmanay, or New Year's Eve. Tempers flared as the Clans converged, then subsided when the guests mingled, singing much-loved melodies, taking a cup together, dancing lively reels, and relating favorite stories. Suddenly, an unwelcome visitor appeared. Then, a mystery guest was revealed. Finally, a child's questions elicited a true understanding of the Yuletide.
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 Revels, a joyful theatrical celebration of the winter solstice that travels the world each year showcasing cultural traditions including music, dance, and folktales.
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