2026 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 music.
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.
TICKETS
We hope to celebrate downtown with you again this year!
Participating Venues:
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Artists & Activities:
Stay tuned for more or e-mail Christy@downtownsb.org to inquire.
Culinary Participants:
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Participating Wineries:
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
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Other Beverage Participants:
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TICKETS
Businesses may participate in several ways:
- Food and wine participants paired with Tour venues
- Food, wine, beer, spirits, and sweets vendors at the Final Party
- Participation in both the Tour and Final Party
- Donation of an item or gift certificate for the silent auction
To help support participation, limited stipends are available for participating businesses upon request.
To sign-up, please visit the links below.
Your contribution and involvement supports 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.
For partnership opportunities, please e-mail Robin@downtownsb.org.
