Independent event guide
Santa Cruz Concerts 2026-2027
Discover Santa Cruz concerts and the best upcoming shows of 2026-2027. From boardwalk beach stages to historic downtown ballrooms, live music by the bay never slows down. Browse the lineup and grab tickets today.
Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary
Santa Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CA
Moe's Alley Presents: Alborosie & Shengen Clan w/ Rise Up + Selecta 7
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre)
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Far From Home Tour - Santa Cruz, CA with Lil Maru & MC Bxb
Veterans Memorial BuildingSanta Cruz, CA
ACID BATH with High On Fire, Melvins, plus Windhand
Quarry AmphitheaterSanta Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz concerts in 2026 are shaping up to be something special, and the schedule is stacked with heavy hitters. One of the hottest tickets right now is Oliver Tree (Aug 21), while fans are equally buzzing for the night when Xavier Wulf takes over the stage on Oct 16. Among the other top gigs happening are:
- Sports (Aug 10)
- Atmosphere & Friends (Aug 14)
There's truly no shortage of music concerts coming to Santa Cruz, CA this season. The city's live scene is anchored by The Catalyst, the legendary downtown club where everyone from Nirvana to Snoop has torn up the stage, the elegant Rio Theatre, a restored 1949 cinema with warm, intimate acoustics, and the open-air Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk bandstand, where free summer shows meet ocean breezes. Whether your heart beats for rock, reggae, punk, or indie, there's a stage in Santa Cruz with your name on it.
Ready to make plans? Check what's playing this weekend, explore the full lineup of Santa Cruz concerts in August 2026, or look ahead to what September has in store. Grab your tickets early — the best seats by the beach never last long.
