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Santa Cruz Concerts in December 2026

Santa Cruz concerts in December 2026 are here—browse the live show calendar below now and catch the best gigs in town this month.

Dec 02Wed • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Dragon Smoke

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Dec 05Sat • 8:00 PM

The Expendables

The Catalyst-CASanta Cruz, CA

Dec 05Sat • 9:00 PM

Hell's Belles - World Famous All-Female AC/DC Tribute Band w/ murdershow

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Dec 08Tue • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Buck Meek w/ Kisser

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Dec 09Wed • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The James Hunter Six "Off The Fence Tour"

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Dec 10Thu • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Dec 11Fri • 8:00 PM

Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Dec 12Sat • 9:00 PM

How The Grouch Stole Christmas: The Grouch & Eligh

The Catalyst-CASanta Cruz, CA

Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

The Wooten Brothers

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Dec 20Sun • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

The Grove, Santa Cruz Event CenterSanta Cruz, CA

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