CAMA

CAMA 🎶Presenting the world's finest classical artists in historic downtown Santa Barbara 🎶 2025-2026 tickets available at www.granadasb.org and www.lobero.org

The history of CAMA begins in the fall of 1919 when a group of community-minded Santa Barbarans came together in the optimistic years following World War I to create the Civic Music Committee. Their intention was to present the finest in musical performances, including the new Los Angeles Philharmonic, founded by philanthropist William Andrews Clark, Jr. that same year. The group's work was taken

over by the Community Arts Association’s Music Branch in 1926, which in time evolved into today's Community Arts Music Association (CAMA). Since the 1920s, CAMA has presented such legendary artists as Pablo Casals, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Vladimir Horowitz, Jascha Heifetz, Igor Stravinsky, Artur Schnabel, Isaac Stern and Marian Anderson, with yearly performances from the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Since the 1950s the orchestra series has expanded and the concert annals now include virtually every great orchestra of the world, from the New York Philharmonic to the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.

Are you a fan of Leonard Bernstein? CAMA presented the New York Philharmonic led by Maestro Bernstein in Santa Barbara i...
06/18/2026

Are you a fan of Leonard Bernstein? CAMA presented the New York Philharmonic led by Maestro Bernstein in Santa Barbara in 1960!

SBIFF is presenting a new documentary, BERNSTEIN’S WALL, at the SBIFF Film Center downtown {June 19 - 25 at SBIFF's Film Center - 916 State St
Fri: 5:05pm
Sat: 7:50pm
Sun: 2:20pm
Mon: 5:05pm
Tues: 7:50pm
Wed: 2:20pm
Thurs: 5:05pm

In the documentary, Bernstein speaks candidly discussing his views on freedom, art and creativity.

From the New York Times:
Zeroing In on the Joy Leonard Bernstein Found in Music
“Bernsteinʼs Wall, directed by Douglas Tirola, focuses on the composer and conductorʼs belief that art can be an uplifting and uniting force.”

Thanks to Noozhawk-- we couldn't be more excited about our 2026-2027 season performances!
06/02/2026

Thanks to Noozhawk-- we couldn't be more excited about our 2026-2027 season performances!

Community Arts Music Association of Santa Barbara, Inc. (CAMA) has announced its concert season for 2026-27, the organization’s 108th season. Titled

There are so many beautiful people behind the success of our music-forward non-profit! For special events, we’re big fan...
04/27/2026

There are so many beautiful people behind the success of our music-forward non-profit! For special events, we’re big fans of The Cheese Shop, especially their abundant platters featuring both savories and sweets. Owners Kathryn and Michael always are ready with the finest of cheese and charcuterie guidance, and here’s a (cheese-y) tip: try the cheesecake bites! 🧀🎂🎶

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Special thanks to Josef Woodard and The Santa Barbara Independent for this review of Dallas Symphony Orchestra on April ...
04/16/2026

Special thanks to Josef Woodard and The Santa Barbara Independent for this review of Dallas Symphony Orchestra on April 1, 2026, at the Granada Theatre!

Dallas Symphony Orchestra CAMA concert at the Granada was absent planned pianist Helene Grimaud — calling in sick — but prevailed with style and might.

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2060 Alameda Padre Serra, Ste 201
Santa Barbara, CA
93103

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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