Santa Cruz Concerts 2026-2027

Independent event guide

Santa Cruz Concerts 2026-2027

Find the latest Santa Cruz indie and alternative concerts for 2026-2027—browse the schedule below for fresh shows, local buzz, and upcoming nights out.

Image of Oliver Tree

Aug 21Fri • 7:00 PM

Oliver Tree

Quarry AmphitheaterSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Sports

Aug 10Mon • 8:00 PM

Sports

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of The Growlers

Sep 17Thu • 8:00 PM

The Growlers

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Fruit Bats

Oct 02Fri • 8:00 PM

Fruit Bats

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Aldous Harding

Sep 29Tue • 8:00 PM

Aldous Harding

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Acid Bath

Oct 10Sat • 6:30 PM

Acid Bath

Quarry AmphitheaterSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Eagles of Death Metal

Aug 31Mon • 9:00 PM

Eagles of Death Metal

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Built To Spill

Aug 26Wed • 7:00 PM

Built To Spill

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Rehash

Sep 01Tue • 9:00 PM

Rehash

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of ACID BATH with High On Fire, Melvins, plus Windhand

Oct 10Sat • 6:30 PM

ACID BATH with High On Fire, Melvins, plus Windhand

Quarry AmphitheaterSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Kishi Bashi

Oct 06Tue • 8:00 PM

Kishi Bashi

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Bumpin’ Uglies

Oct 15Thu • 9:00 PM

Bumpin’ Uglies

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Rayland Baxter

Sep 19Sat • 9:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Rayland Baxter

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

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

Dec 08Tue • 8:00 PM

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

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Public Image Ltd

Sep 05Sat • 8:00 PM

Public Image Ltd

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Ani DiFranco

Aug 15Sat • 7:00 PM

Ani DiFranco

Santa Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: The Charities w/ Mae Powell

Aug 21Fri • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The Charities w/ Mae Powell

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Danielle Nicole Band

Aug 26Wed • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Danielle Nicole Band

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH))) PRESENTS: ALEX CAMERON

Nov 09Mon • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) PRESENTS: ALEX CAMERON

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JOHN-ROBERT

Aug 12Wed • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: JOHN-ROBERT

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave

Nov 10Tue • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: SODA BLONDE

Oct 02Fri • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: SODA BLONDE

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Southern Culture On The Skids

Nov 08Sun • 7:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Southern Culture On The Skids

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Sep 03Thu • 8:00 PM

Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Earthless w/ Primitive Ring

Aug 22Sat • 9:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Earthless w/ Primitive Ring

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Roger Clyne and PH Naffah

Nov 13Fri • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Roger Clyne and PH Naffah

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Mother Hips

Oct 30Fri • 9:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Mother Hips

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of The Beat Farmers w/ Gill Brothers Band

Aug 09Sun • 8:00 PM

The Beat Farmers w/ Gill Brothers Band

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Jon Spencer

Nov 14Sat • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Jon Spencer

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: B-Side Players

Oct 17Sat • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: B-Side Players

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: The Schizophonics "Burning Floor Tour" w/ Fever Dog

Sep 17Thu • 8:30 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The Schizophonics "Burning Floor Tour" w/ Fever Dog

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Sleep

Sep 27Sun • 3:30 AM

Sleep

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Drag The River - 30th Anniversary Tour

Nov 15Sun • 4:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Drag The River - 30th Anniversary Tour

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz Concerts 2026