41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 4 – 14, 2026
Program announced January 14
Arlington Artist of the Year Award
honoring
Kate Hudson
Friday, February 13, 2026
Arlington Theatre
Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award
honoring
Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio Del Toro
Monday, February 9, 2026
Arlington Theatre
Montecito Award
honoring
Stellan Skarsgård
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Arlington Theatre
Virtuosos Award
honoring
Jacob Elordi – FRANKENSTEIN
Chase Infiniti – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Amy Madigan – WEAPONS
Wagner Moura – THE SECRET AGENT
Renate Reinsve – SENTIMENTAL VALUE
Sydney Sweeney – CHRISTY
Teyana Taylor – ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER
Jeremy Allen White – SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Arlington Theatre
Outstanding Performer Award
honoring Michael B. Jordan
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Arlington Theatre
Maltin Modern Master Award
honoring Adam Sandler
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Arlington Theatre
41st Santa Barbara International Film Festival
February 4 – 14, 2026
