Santa Barbara DJ Scott Topper Brings LIVE Music, Dancing & Prizes Before Napoleon Dynamite August 21
Santa Barbara is getting ready for a night of music, movies, dancing, prizes and summer fun—and DJ Scott Topper is bringing the entertainment before the iconic movie Napoleon Dynamite takes over the big screen.
On Friday, August 21, 2026, K-LITE 101.7 FM’s Catherine and DJ Scott Topper will join the UCSB Arts & Lectures FREE Summer Cinema celebration at the beautiful Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden. The event begins at 6:30 PM, with DJ Scott Topper spinning a fun, upbeat selection of feel-good music before the movie.
For anyone looking for a Santa Barbara event DJ, wedding DJ, party DJ or professional DJ/MC who knows how to get a crowd involved, this is a perfect example of the kind of high-energy entertainment Scott Topper Productions brings to events throughout Santa Barbara and the surrounding area.
Santa Barbara Event DJ Scott Topper Brings the Party Before the Movie
DJ Scott Topper isn’t just about playing great music—he’s about creating an experience.
As a longtime Santa Barbara entertainer and radio personality on K-LITE 101.7 FM, Scott knows how to read a crowd, interact with an audience and keep an event moving. Whether he’s performing at a Santa Barbara wedding, corporate event, private party, school event, community celebration or special event, his goal is to make the entertainment memorable.
That’s exactly what guests can expect on August 21 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.
Starting at 6:30 PM, Scott will take the stage for a special pre-movie DJ set designed to get people smiling, dancing and enjoying the evening before Napoleon Dynamite begins.
And because this is Napoleon Dynamite, Scott has some extra fun planned.
Get Ready for the “Canned Heat” Dance Contest
One of the most memorable scenes in Napoleon Dynamite is Napoleon’s legendary talent show performance set to Jamiroquai’s “Canned Heat.”
Scott will bring that moment to life with a special “Canned Heat” dance contest during the pre-movie entertainment.
It’s the perfect opportunity to get out of your seat, show off your best Napoleon-inspired dance moves and have some fun with friends and family.
Whether you’re a longtime Napoleon Dynamite fan or simply looking for something fun to do in Santa Barbara on a summer Friday night, the event promises plenty of entertainment before the movie begins.
Dress Like Napoleon, Pedro, Deb or Your Favorite Character
Want to take the fun even further?
Come dressed as your favorite Napoleon Dynamite character.
You could show up as Napoleon, Pedro, Deb or another memorable character from the movie. Costumes aren’t just a great way to get into the spirit of the evening—they could also help you win one of the exciting giveaways from K-LITE 101.7 FM.
Prizes include concert tickets, Six Flags Magic Mountain tickets and more.
So grab your best moon boots, create your most memorable Napoleon look or simply come ready to have a great time.
A Classic Santa Barbara Summer Evening Under the Stars
One of the things that makes Santa Barbara such a special place for outdoor events is the setting.
The Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden provides a beautiful backdrop for an evening of entertainment, friends, food and movies under the stars.
Bring a picnic. Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring a blanket and get ready to enjoy one of Santa Barbara’s favorite summer traditions.
Before the movie starts, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy live DJ entertainment with Scott Topper, participate in the “Canned Heat” dance contest, enter into the costume fun and potentially win some great prizes.
Then settle in for Napoleon Dynamite on the big screen.
It’s an evening that combines everything people love about Santa Barbara summers: music, community, entertainment, movies, dancing, laughter and fun.
Looking for a Santa Barbara DJ for Your Next Event?
If you’re planning a wedding, corporate event, birthday party, school event, fundraiser, holiday party, mitzvah or private celebration in Santa Barbara, choosing the right DJ can make a tremendous difference.
A great event DJ does more than simply press play.
The right DJ understands how to build energy throughout an event, make announcements professionally, work with event planners and coordinators, take requests when appropriate and create a dance floor where guests actually want to spend the night.
That’s where experience matters.
Scott Topper Productions provides professional DJ and MC entertainment for events throughout Santa Barbara, Montecito, Goleta, Carpinteria, Ojai, Solvang and surrounding communities, with entertainment designed around the people attending your event.
From elegant wedding receptions to high-energy parties, Scott can customize the music and entertainment to fit your event, your guests and your personality.
Why Hire DJ Scott Topper?
Scott Topper brings a unique combination of professional DJ entertainment, MC experience and radio personality energy to Santa Barbara events.
As a K-LITE 101.7 FM radio personality and experienced event entertainer, Scott understands how to connect with an audience.
That experience can be especially valuable at weddings and private events, where the DJ often becomes one of the most important parts of the evening.
From the first song to the final dance, the goal is simple: keep your guests entertained and create a celebration they will remember.
Scott Topper Productions can provide music for cocktail hour, dinner and dancing, along with professional MC services and additional entertainment options such as dance-floor lighting and other event enhancements.
From the Santa Barbara Courthouse to Your Dance Floor
The August 21 Napoleon Dynamite event is another opportunity for Scott to do what he loves most—bring people together through music and entertainment.
Whether it’s hundreds of people enjoying a free movie beneath the Santa Barbara stars or a smaller group celebrating a wedding, the fundamentals are the same.
Great music brings people together.
A great DJ knows when to turn up the energy, when to slow things down and how to create moments that people will talk about long after the event is over.
That’s the experience Scott Topper Productions strives to deliver at every event.
Join Us August 21 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse
So mark your calendar for Friday, August 21, 2026.
Join K-LITE 101.7 FM’s Catherine and DJ Scott Topper at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Garden for the UCSB Arts & Lectures FREE Summer Cinema presentation of Napoleon Dynamite.
The fun begins at 6:30 PM.
Come early for Scott’s live DJ set, the Jamiroquai “Canned Heat” dance contest, costume fun, K-LITE giveaways, concert tickets, Six Flags Magic Mountain tickets and plenty of music and laughs.
Bring a picnic, bring your friends and come ready to celebrate one of the most recognizable comedies of its generation in one of Santa Barbara’s most beautiful outdoor settings.
And if you’re planning your own celebration and searching for a Santa Barbara event DJ, Santa Barbara wedding DJ or professional DJ/MC, take a look at what Scott Topper Productions can bring to your next event.
Santa Barbara weddings. Corporate events. Private parties. Special events. One unforgettable DJ experience.
We’ll see you August 21 at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse!
DJ Scott Topper — K-LITE 101.7 FM — Santa Barbara Event DJ & Entertainment.