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The Marjorie Luke Theatre is a historic Spanish Colonial Revival venue in the heart of Santa Barbara. With a total seating capacity of 808—536 on the ground level and 272 in the balcony—the theatre hosts world-class artists and community programs, while being a vital part of the Santa Barbara Unified School District. Located on the Santa Barbara Junior High campus, this beloved venue balances heritage with vibrant performances. Secure your seats for upcoming shows and explore convenient parking, transit options, and nearby lodging and dining.

Note: The Luke Theatre, also known as The Marjorie Luke Theatre, remains active with no demolition or permanent renaming. A formal seating chart is available via the venue’s official resources to help you pick the best seats for your experience.

Parking is available in the lot behind the venue with accessible parking; enter from Cota Street. For planning trips, Santa Barbara MTD serves the area, and the Santa Barbara Transit Center is located at 1020 Chapala Street. When visiting, consider nearby hotels such as Spanish Garden Inn, Haley Hotel, Hotel Santa Barbara, The Wayfarer, Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian, Kimpton Canary Hotel, and other accommodations within a short drive. For meals before or after a show, you’ll find a variety of nearby restaurants and eateries. If you’re coordinating travel, we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss ticket buying and helpful local guidance.

Venue details

  • Address: 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  • Capacity: 808 seats (536 ground level, 272 balcony)
  • Seating chart: Official seating chart PDF available
  • Venue type: Historic Spanish Colonial Revival theatre, jointly used with SB Unified School District
  • Campus: Located on the Santa Barbara Junior High campus

Parking and accessibility

  • Parking lot behind the venue with accessible parking; enter from Cota Street
  • Accessible seating options available; standard seating chart helps identify best views

Transit and getting there

  • Served by Santa Barbara MTD local transit
  • Santa Barbara Transit Center: 1020 Chapala Street (great for planning trips)

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 808 seats (536 on the ground level and 272 in the balcony; seating chart available).
  • Address: 721 East Cota Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93103.
  • Venue type: Historic Spanish Colonial Revival theatre, joint-use with SB Unified School District, located on the Santa Barbara Junior High campus.
  • Seating chart: An official seating chart PDF is available (per FAQ on the venue site).
  • Parking: Parking lot behind the venue with accessible parking; enter from Cota Street.
  • Transit: Served by Santa Barbara MTD; Santa Barbara Transit Center is at 1020 Chapala Street for planning trips.
  • Nearby hotels: Spanish Garden Inn, Haley Hotel, Hotel Santa Barbara, The Wayfarer, Hotel Indigo Santa Barbara, Hotel Californian, Kimpton Canary Hotel, and more within a short drive.
  • Notable events: Hosts world-class artists and community programs; Emmy-winning Teens Sing for Santa Barbara (filmed for TV in 2019) and a history of diverse performances.
  • Renaming/demolition status: The Luke Theatre is still active and known as The Marjorie Luke Theatre/The Luke; no demolition or permanent renaming has occurred.