Santa Cruz Concerts 2026

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Santa Cruz Concerts 2026

Santa Cruz concerts in October 2026 are here—fast, fresh, and live. Browse the concert calendar below now and lock in your next show.

Image of Xavier Wulf

Oct 16Fri • 9:00 PM

Xavier Wulf

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary

Oct 14Wed • 7:30 PM

Bonnie Raitt: Live 2026 with Special Guest Jon Cleary

Santa Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Steel Pulse

Oct 01Thu • 9:00 PM

Steel Pulse

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Alborosie & Shengen Clan w/ Rise Up + Selecta 7

Oct 14Wed • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Alborosie & Shengen Clan w/ Rise Up + Selecta 7

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Fruit Bats

Oct 02Fri • 8:00 PM

Fruit Bats

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Acid Bath

Oct 10Sat • 6:30 PM

Acid Bath

Quarry AmphitheaterSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Santa Cruz, CA

Oct 17Sat • 7:00 PM

Megan Woods: The Truth Tour - Santa Cruz, CA

Rio TheatreSanta 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 Lyle Lovett

Oct 28Wed • 8:00 PM

Lyle Lovett

Santa Cruz Civic AuditoriumSanta 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 Rickie Lee Jones

Oct 08Thu • 8:00 PM

Rickie Lee Jones

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Lyrics Born

Oct 23Fri • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Lyrics Born

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Young Dubliners

Oct 16Fri • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Young Dubliners

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of Twin Temple

Oct 02Fri • 9:00 PM

Twin Temple

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA

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

Oct 02Fri • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: SODA BLONDE

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Image of Michael Franti

Oct 29Thu • 7:00 PM

Michael Franti

Rio TheatreSanta 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 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: Sqwerv

Oct 18Sun • 8:30 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA

Image of MARTY O'REILLY

Oct 17Sat • 7:00 PM

MARTY O'REILLY

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL AND THE OYSTERS Live On the Grden Stage

Oct 01Thu • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL AND THE OYSTERS Live On the Grden Stage

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA

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Santa Cruz Concerts 2026