2026 Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour

Overview

Taste your way through Downtown Santa Barbara! Enjoy a curated tour of live art, world-class wine, local flavors, and a grand final party.

The 24th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour

Calling all food, wine, and art enthusiasts! The highly anticipated Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour is back and better than ever. Join us on Thursday, April 30th, from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM for an extraordinary culinary and artistic adventure through the heart of downtown.

The Experience

Your evening begins with check-in at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum (136 E. De la Guerra Street). There, you’ll receive your commemorative wine glass, plate, and a map highlighting multiple venues.

The Tour (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM): Stroll through downtown venues as they transform into pop-up galleries and tasting rooms. Sip world-class wines, sample signature bites from local restaurants, and experience live art.

The Final Party (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM): The celebration continues back at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Enjoy a high-energy finale featuring even more local delectables, spirit tastings, a silent auction, and live music from The Groove Collective.

Sip, Savor, and Support

Featuring premier restaurants, wineries, breweries, and more this is the downtown event of the year. Whether you're a local or just visiting, it’s the ultimate way to experience the best bites, sips, and culture Santa Barbara has to offer.

The LIVE Art & Wine Tour is the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association's (DSBIA) primary fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event will support the revitalization of Downtown and DSBIA initiatives including the Vacant Window Beautification Program, 1st Thursday Art Walk, downtown art installations, enhanced cleaning and maintenance, security cameras and more.

Tickets are limited for this premier event, secure yours today! 21+ Event. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable. Tickets are all-inclusive of food and drink.

Participating Venues:

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jeff Shelton Architect Studio

Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Studio

Artists & Activities:
Jeff Shelton

Alexander Cobos - Soul Sucker Ceramics

Randy Person - Personal Ceramics

Typewriter Poetics by Simon Kiefer & Karenina Manpearl

Carey Caulfield

Danielle Renée Art

Santa Barbara Historical Museum - Main Gallery

The Groove Collective

Stay tuned for more or e-mail Christy@downtownsb.org to inquire

Culinary Participants:

opal restaurant + bar

Santa Barbara Pizza House

The Copper

Mony's - Friend of Downtown

Montecito Gourmet - Friend of Downtown

Buena Onda - Friend of Downtown

Colombini Bakery - Friend of Downtown

Menchaca Chocolates - Friend of Downtown

Elubia's Kitchen - Friend of Downtown

Stay tuned for more or Sign-Up

Participating Wineries:

Silver Wines

Barbieri & Kempe Wines

CrossHatch Winery - Friend of Downtown

Mazette Wines - Friend of Downtown

Buscador Wine - Friend of Downtown

Press Gang Cellars - Friend of Downtown

Alma Rosa Winery - Friend of Downtown

Lucas & Lewellen Vineyards - Friend of Downtown

The Brander Vineyard - Friend of Downtown

Ken Brown Wines - Friend of Downtown

Buttonwood Winery- Friend of Downtown

Kleemeier Wines - Friend of Downtown

Carr Winery - Friend of Downtown

Barieau Wines - Friend of Downtown

Giessinger Winery & Cidery - Friend of Downtown

Sapien Wine - Friend of Downtown

Koehler Winery - Friend of Downtown

Stay tuned for more or Sign-Up

Other Beverage Participants:

Glasrose Farm

Institution Ale

Sol Wave Water

Stay tuned or Sign-Up

Interested in being a food or beverage vendor? Questions about sponsorship opportunities? E-mail info@downtownsb.org.

Taste your way through Downtown Santa Barbara! Enjoy a curated tour of live art, world-class wine, local flavors, and a grand final party.

The 24th Annual Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour

Calling all food, wine, and art enthusiasts! The highly anticipated Downtown Santa Barbara LIVE Art & Wine Tour is back and better than ever. Join us on Thursday, April 30th, from 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM for an extraordinary culinary and artistic adventure through the heart of downtown.

The Experience

Your evening begins with check-in at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum (136 E. De la Guerra Street). There, you’ll receive your commemorative wine glass, plate, and a map highlighting multiple venues.

The Tour (5:30 PM – 8:00 PM): Stroll through downtown venues as they transform into pop-up galleries and tasting rooms. Sip world-class wines, sample signature bites from local restaurants, and experience live art.

The Final Party (7:30 PM – 9:30 PM): The celebration continues back at the Santa Barbara Historical Museum! Enjoy a high-energy finale featuring even more local delectables, spirit tastings, a silent auction, and live music from The Groove Collective.

Sip, Savor, and Support

Featuring premier restaurants, wineries, breweries, and more this is the downtown event of the year. Whether you're a local or just visiting, it’s the ultimate way to experience the best bites, sips, and culture Santa Barbara has to offer.

The LIVE Art & Wine Tour is the Downtown Santa Barbara Improvement Association's (DSBIA) primary fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event will support the revitalization of Downtown and DSBIA initiatives including the Vacant Window Beautification Program, 1st Thursday Art Walk, downtown art installations, enhanced cleaning and maintenance, security cameras and more.

Tickets are limited for this premier event, secure yours today! 21+ Event. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable. Tickets are all-inclusive of food and drink.

Participating Venues:

Santa Barbara Historical Museum

Jeff Shelton Architect Studio

Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Studio

Artists & Activities:
Jeff Shelton