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Join us for our inaugural year featuring Walter Mosley, Kim Michele Richardson, Susan Orlean, Chris Whitaker, Steven Rowley Ann Liang, Ariel Sullivan, Katherine Stewart, Paula McLain, Danielle Trussoni, Shannon Watts, Tod Goldberg, Roda Ahmed, Romina Garber, Beatrice Dixon, Mike Bender, Daniel Humm, Stuart Gibbs, Morgan Matson, Pete Oswald, Justina Blakeney, Dawn Tripp, Faith Phillips, Lolá Ákínmádé Åkerström, Jane Borden, Chelsey Goodan, Edward Humes, and more.

PARKING PASS

Parking Pass - a one time - $5 - per day “Donation”: will get you all day parking in the downtown parking garage City Lot 6 (Granada Garage) and Lot 7 (Library garage). Present this pass upon departure from the garage and it will act as a validation.

Pick up pass 9am-5pm at Santa Barbara Downtown Library Plaza

Once purchase through the link your name will be added to the list for pickup

Celebrating Writers & Readers

The Santa Barbara Literary Festival brings together readers and writers of every genre for a two day celebration of storytelling and inspiration. Engaging panels, enlightening workshops, pop-up events, and welcoming social gatherings, bring together established authors, emerging writers, and passionate readers in a uniquely intimate setting that fosters community centered around a shared love of the literary arts.

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SBLF is hosted throughout iconic Downtown Santa Barbara, showcasing the city’s vibrant community of businesses, non-profits, and cultural institutions while providing festival goers with an immersive experience capable of catalyzing creativity.

  • Downtown Santa Barbara

    SBLF panels, workshops, keynotes, and pop-ups activate local businesses and cultural institutions across beautiful downtown Santa Barbara.

  • La Arcada

    We’re thrilled to be partnering with the iconic La Arcada Plaza as a Cornerstone Partner for workshops, panels, activations, and more.

  • The Canary Hotel

    Workshops, panels, and VIP events will be held at the Kimpton Canary Hotel, Downtown Santa Barbara’s premier boutique luxury hotel. The Canary is our Hospitality Partner and SBLF guests receive 10% discount on their stay. Sign up to our newsletter for this exclusive offer.

  • The CEC Hub

    Located in the heart of the Arts District, the CEC Hub will serve as a dynamic venue for both intimate workshops and wide-ranging panels.

  • Stay Tuned

    Sign up for our newsletter for updates on new locations and ways to explore Santa Barbara through prose, poetry, ideas, and imagination.

  • Court House Distillery

    Get your literary groove on at the Court House Distillery that’s hosting our Saturday night no-host cocktail hour along with other exciting events.

  • Alhecama Theatre

    The Alhecama Theatre is a historic city landmark built in the 1920s as part of an arts school

  • Unitarian Church

    We returned to this historical landmark for our keynotes and panels. Enjoy the gorgeous outdoor patio between events for book signings, coffee, and more.

Apply To Host A Workshop or Panel

Are you a writer, storyteller, audiobook narrator, agent, editor, BookToker, or anyone with wisdom and knowledge to share about the literary arts?

Then apply to host a workshop or panel! It’s free to apply and we welcome submissions from all genres, professions and backgrounds.

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Please help support SBLF through a tax deductible contribution. 100% of your generous gift will go towards program funding including author fees, scholarship funds, and space rental.

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