Fiesta Finale 2026
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Viva la Fiesta! What is the Fiesta Finale, you ask? It is the official, enchanting exclamation point on Santa Barbara’s historic Old Spanish Days Old Spanish Days Fiesta week!
Hosted every August by the John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts, this spectacular gala bids "adiós" to the festival with a night where art truly comes to life.
Here is what makes it the ultimate, must-attend tradition:
✨ The Location: Held at the historic El Paseo Restaurant—the very spot where foundation founders John and Lyn Profant first met and fell in love during Fiesta in 1950!
🎭 Living Art & Entertainment: Guests are treated to immersive, tableside performances featuring world-class flamenco, ballet, professional opera, and breathtaking "living statues".
🍷 Fabulous Dining: The evening pairs a stunning, historic atmosphere with delicious cuisine, flowing wine, a live auction, and plenty of room for guests to hit the dance floor themselves.
🎨 A Grand Cause: Best of all, it's a party with a purpose. The Gala raises vital funds to provide scholarships for developing artists of all ages in dance, music, literature, and visual arts.
Whether you deck yourself out in traditional Fiesta costume or your favorite cocktail attire, it is the most romantic, vibrant night of the summer.
Hosted every August by the John E. Profant Foundation for the Arts, this spectacular gala bids "adiós" to the festival with a night where art truly comes to life.
Here is what makes it the ultimate, must-attend tradition:
✨ The Location: Held at the historic El Paseo Restaurant—the very spot where foundation founders John and Lyn Profant first met and fell in love during Fiesta in 1950!
🎭 Living Art & Entertainment: Guests are treated to immersive, tableside performances featuring world-class flamenco, ballet, professional opera, and breathtaking "living statues".
🍷 Fabulous Dining: The evening pairs a stunning, historic atmosphere with delicious cuisine, flowing wine, a live auction, and plenty of room for guests to hit the dance floor themselves.
🎨 A Grand Cause: Best of all, it's a party with a purpose. The Gala raises vital funds to provide scholarships for developing artists of all ages in dance, music, literature, and visual arts.
Whether you deck yourself out in traditional Fiesta costume or your favorite cocktail attire, it is the most romantic, vibrant night of the summer.
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Where is it happening?
El Paseo Restaurant, 813 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101-2289, United States
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