Free Summer Cinema
The Summer Film Series brings classic and contemporary films to the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden each Friday evening in July and August. Presented in partnership with UCSB Arts & Lectures and the Santa Barbara County Office of Arts & Culture, the series offers free outdoor screenings in one of Santa Barbara’s most iconic public spaces.
Summer of 2026: Mixtapes & Misfits
Event Details
- Friday evenings in July & August (except the week of Fiesta)
- Screenings begin at 8:30 p.m.
- Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden
- Free community event
- For more information, see UCSB Arts & Lecture’s Summer Film FAQ.