Opened in 1924, the Granada has been the centerpiece of Santa Barbara’s downtown district for over eight decades.  The building still holds the distinction of being the city’s tallest building (though under ten stories high), and withstood a devastating earthquake just a year after its opening.  Most recently, the Granada underwent a lengthy and large-scale renovation, costing over $60 million, reopening to the public in 2008.

The Granada is home to many of Santa Barbara’s major arts organizations, including the Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, State Street Ballet, and the Santa Barbara Choral Society.  The theater features a wide diversity of performing arts on its stage including dance, theater, comedy, and music of all genres.  A number of the world’s most renowned performing arts companies grace the stage here every year, as do several productions of classic Broadway plays past and present.