Arlington Theatre

Happy November! We've got more live shows coming your way!
November 13th: Anne Lamott 📚
November 14th: Disney's Encanto Live with Music 🎶
November 21st: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons🎤

Happy Halloween! 🎃 Did you know some Arlington employees believe there's a ghost in our projection room? Come by the Arlington to learn more about the ghost (or at least our long history) 👻

Come to the Arlington on January 14th and let Esther wow you with her expertise in relationships, love, and desire.

The Outstanding Performer of the Year Award recognizes select individuals who have distinguished themselves with exceptional performances in film. Past recipients of the award include Bradley Cooper, Cate Blanchett, Will Smith, Aunjanue Ellis, Sacha Baron Cohen, Adam Driver, Rami Malek, Margot Robbie and Allison Janney, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, Brie Larson and Saoirse Ronan, Steve Carell, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Lawrence, Viola Davis, James Franco, Colin Firth, Penelope Cruz, Angelina Jolie, Helen Mirren, Heath Ledger, Kate Winslet and Charlize Theron.

Tickets Available at arlingtontheatresb.com

A thrilling cross between a movie and live event, the Marsalis Ensemble plays live music with a silent film. Coming to the Arlington May 17th, you don't want to miss this!

He'll be here before you know it! Book yourself a night of laughs with a ticket to see Sheng Wang!

We don't talk about Bruno, but can we talk about UCSB A&L's upcoming Encanto Sing Along? We're excited to see this incredible film come to life in sing-along fun and hope you are too!

¡Eslabon Armado! ¡Hoy!

Eslabon Armado! Today!

Are you a fan of spooky Halloween 👻, family Thanksgiving🦃, or a festive December Holiday ❄? No matter which you prefer, you can look forward to December even more with a ticket to Pink Martini's holiday show on December 17th!

We just have ballet on the mind this week at the Arlington! Last (but certainly not least) in this week's ballet advertisements is a tour that's traveled far and wide, Classical Entertainment's The Sleeping Beauty Ballet!

Put on your dancing shoes and come on down to the Arlington December 5th for Dorrance Dance!

This Nutcracker Suite is choreographed to Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn's jazz interpretation of the classic Tchaikovsky score.

The American Riviera Award was established to recognize actors who have made a significant contribution to American Cinema. Previous recipients include Mark Ruffalo, Brendan Fraser, Kristen Stewart, Delroy Lindo, Renée Zellweger, Viggo Mortenson, Sam Rockwell, Jeff Bridges, Michael Keaton, Rachel McAdams, Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, Robert Redford, Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Annette Bening, Sandra Bullock, Mickey Rourke, Tommy Lee Jones, Forrest Whitaker, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane.

A classic for nearly 50 years for a reason! Don't miss out on Santa Barbara Festival Ballet's The Nutcracker coming to the Arlington December 14th and 15th!

Arts & Lectures Presents Jason Isbell. Saturday March 15thy, 2025.
Onsale Friday October 25th, 2024 @ 10am!!!

Four months early might seem early to buy tickets, but it's NEVER too early to buy tickets to see Rick Steves! February 21st will be here before you know it!

¡La reina de musica ranchera estará en el teatro arlington esta noche! ¡Ven y verla!

The queen of ranchera music will be at the Arlington Theatre tonight! Come and see her!

Soulful and full of Southern rock swagger, you don't want to miss this thrilling sister duo coming to the Arlington April 27th!

Do you have any good photos of the Arlington? Share them and tag us! And don't forget to come on by to watch a movie, attend a live event, or just see this historic venue!

Thank you, Santa Barbara! We think you're the best, too! 💜

Take advantage of our Discount Tuesdays and come see Joker: Folie à Deux today at 3:45 or 7:00!

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival is honored to announce that cinema icon Angelina Jolie will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 40th annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival. Jolie will receive the prestigious award on February 5, 2025. Angelina Jolie's career as an actress has been marked by versatility and critical acclaim, with significant impact globally. Angelina Jolie's latest film, “Maria” marks a significant turn in her career, as she portrays the iconic opera singer Maria Callas. Critics have praised Jolie for her transformative performance, particularly her ability to embody Callas’ intensity and grace. Her performance evokes the emotional depth and fragility behind the operatic legend’s public persona.

“Angelina Jolie makes bold choices, both as an actress and as a director. She sets the bar high in both disciplines and always comes through. I look forward to reviewing her career with her in Santa Barbara!” remarked Leonard Maltin.

Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons will be here before you know it! Get tickets on our website!

One month until Encanto Sing-Along comes to the Arlington!

One more month to buy tickets!

Anne Lamott is an enchanting, lyrical writer, who takes on the most complex, intimate parts of life with grace and precision. Her latest book, "Somehow: Thoughts on Love," explores the struggles of love and the transformative power of intimacy. Lamott’s trademark honesty and humor will be on full display as she discusses finding love late in life, the changing ways we love our children, and the ways love can keep us going in a painful world.

Did you know you can rent the Arlington Theatre lower marquee? Shout someone out, give a wedding a special flare, or celebrate anything else you want with a marquee rental! Visit our website to request a rental today!