Schedule Of Events:

Courthouse Fiesta Tours
Free one-hour docent-guided tours of this beautiful Spanish-Moorish Historic Landmark take place every hour between 10: 30 am and 3:30 pm Wednesday through Sunday. Meet in the Mural Room at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse,

11am to 10pm - El Mercado De La Guerra

Stroll through a colorful Mexican market (across from City Hall) to feast on Spanish and Mexican-American foods, shop for crafts and souvenirs, and enjoy live entertainment all day and into the early evening.

8pm - 10 pm - Las Noches de Ronda
Las Noches de Ronda, “Nights of Gaiety,” is held in the famous Sunken Gardens of the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse. The evening performances feature spectacular dances and songs from the fire of flamenco to the charm of Mexican folklórico dances.

Over 200 performers entertain nightly and donate their time to this wonderful event. Admission is free to the public.

Blankets and chairs can be set up no earlier than 9 AM on the day of the event - please note that anything of plastic or nylon material will be removed.

Location: Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

12:00 PM to 01:30 PM - The Historical Parade (El Desfile Histórico)
While viewing El Desfile Historico Parade is free to the public, Old Spanish Days provides a section of covered reserved seating along the beach side of Cabrillo Boulevard between Anacapa and Garden Streets.

General Reserved Seating tickets include a seat with a shaded view and can be purchased for $40 each.

In addition to the General Reserved Seating ticket, you can purchase the 2025 Swag Bag for $60 each. Includes the 2025 Fiesta poster and pin, festive cookie, bottle of water and other items that “Capture the Spirit” of Fiesta.

Seats are unassigned and can be claimed by ticket holders at the Check-In Tent between 10:00 AM and 11:45 AM on the morning of Parade day, Friday August 1st. It is highly recommended to come early. Parade starts at 12:00 NOON.

Location: 336 W Cabrillo Blvd, santa barbara, CA

07:00 PM to 08:00 PM - Flor y Canto
Here is a rare opportunity to see the original Spanish California dances & songs of the 19th century. Interwoven with historic narration, the musical numbers are accompanied on replica acoustic instruments. 

Location: Santa Barbara Courthouse Sunken Gardens, 1100 Anacapa Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101