FESTIVALS & Community Events

This year’s event was made even more successful by the presence of your group. I want to particularly thank you for your professional handling of the logistics of playing in a crowded space with a particularly exuberant crowd.

— George Thurlow, Publisher
Santa Barbara Independent

Area 51 has ignited many festival stages. They have been a top choice of many Festival-Coordinators for their ability get everyone up dancing. Area 51 knows what to do with a big stage! Their energy, enthusiasm, and lively stage show are infectious. They create a mood of celebration and memories that last a lifetime.

The band has headlined Santa Barbara’s Summer Solstice Celebration’s main-stage in Alemeda Park for over ten years, becoming one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished traditions.

Thank you for making a hot day even hotter. Area 51 sure can set a stage afire!

— Steven Lovelace, Artistic Director,
Summer Solstice Celebration

Some of the Festivals We've played

De La Guerra Plaza
Del Norte – Mackenzie Park
Earth Day Santa Barbara
Fiesta - Santa Barbara Old Spanish Days
KTYD 4th Of July at East Beach
Mardi Gras Of San Louis Obispo
Ranchera - Stow House
Santa Barbara Gay Pride Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara Organic Festival
Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Celebration
The Carpinteria Avocado Festival
The Goleta Lemon Festival

Contact information for further references available upon request.