Submit an Event
Give us as much information as you can, and we'll do our best to post the event pronto.
For Event Submission Frequently Asked Questions, (CLICK HERE - FAQ).
To appear in the printed edition of The Independent, your submission must be received by Tuesday, 5pm, nine days before our Thursday publication. Our online listings are posted within a day or so. Yes, we know this is a long lead time for the printed version of The Independent, and we are working on shortening this deadline. It's complicated — don't ask.
Please notice that fields listed in *BOLD TYPE must have an entry, otherwise your submission will not be sent. Also, we now require you to have an account in order to submit events. That way, you get the choice of being notified when we post your event — plus, you'll be able to track the status of events you've posted.
Important Information about Events Submission:
Events received by filling out this form are put online the quickest, and are most likely to make it into the newspaper. However, if you have difficulty filling out this form, you may email it to rachel@independent.com, and it will be edited at our earliest opportunity. Of the various ways to submit your important information, this online form is the most efficient, accurate, and least likely method to experience editorial interpretation.
You may also mail your event to:
The Santa Barbara Independent -- Listings
122 West Figueroa St.
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Or fax it to 805-965-5518.
Or, visit our Figueroa Street office and fill it out by hand!
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