Santa Cruz Concerts 2026-2027

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.

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 (((folkYEAH))) PRESENTS: ALEX CAMERON
Nov 09Mon • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) PRESENTS: ALEX CAMERON

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre)
Nov 10Tue • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre)

Donavon Frankenreiter · The Band Of Heathens
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Donavon Frankenreiter & Band of Heathens
Nov 10Tue • 8:00 PM

Donavon Frankenreiter & Band of Heathens

Donavon Frankenreiter · The Band Of Heathens
Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave w/ Queen Serene
Nov 10Tue • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave w/ Queen Serene

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Andre Nickatina
Nov 13Fri • 9:00 PM

Andre Nickatina

The CatalystSanta 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

Roger Clyne · PH Naffah
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Bite Me
Nov 13Fri • 7:30 PM

Bite Me

Live in the Atrium at The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of ISAIAH RASHAD: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip
Nov 14Sat • 8:00 PM

ISAIAH RASHAD: Lil Sunny's Awful Road Trip

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Jon Spencer w/ Genre Is Death + DJ Archive 65
Nov 14Sat • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Jon Spencer w/ Genre Is Death + DJ Archive 65

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of The California Honeydrops
Nov 15Sun • 9:00 PM

The California Honeydrops

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Drag The River
Nov 15Sun • 4:00 PM

Drag The River

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of The Goddamn Gallows w/ King Sickabilly
Nov 17Tue • 8:00 PM

The Goddamn Gallows w/ King Sickabilly

The Goddamn Gallows · King Sickabilly
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of As I Lay Dying
Nov 18Wed • 9:00 PM

As I Lay Dying

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: MICHAEL NAU, BREEZERS
Nov 18Wed • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: MICHAEL NAU, BREEZERS

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid (Night 1)
Nov 20Fri • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid (Night 1)

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid (Night 2)
Nov 21Sat • 9:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid (Night 2)

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Wavy Train ft. Donald Glaude
Nov 21Sat • 7:30 PM

Wavy Train ft. Donald Glaude

Live in the Atrium at The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL CHARLES
Nov 23Mon • 7:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) Presents: PEARL CHARLES

The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA
Image of The Inciters w/ A-100s + Txe Fit
Nov 27Fri • 8:30 PM

The Inciters w/ A-100s + Txe Fit

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Don Carlos & Junior Toots
Nov 28Sat • 8:00 PM

Don Carlos & Junior Toots

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson
Nov 28Sat • 4:00 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

The Grove, Santa Cruz Event CenterSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny
Nov 28Sat • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Bad Bunny

The Grove, Santa Cruz Event CenterSanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER
Dec 02Wed • 7:00 PM

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

Jessica Lea Mayfield · Horsepower
The Crepe PlaceSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Dragon Smoke
Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Dragon Smoke

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of The Expendables
Dec 05Sat • 8:00 PM

The Expendables

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Hell's Belles - World Famous All-Female AC/DC Tribute Band w/ murdershow
Dec 05Sat • 9:00 PM

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

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 Moe's Alley Presents: The James Hunter Six "Off The Fence Tour"
Dec 09Wed • 8:00 PM

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

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers
Dec 10Thu • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins
Dec 11Fri • 8:00 PM

Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA
Image of How The Grouch Stole Christmas: The Grouch & Eligh
Dec 12Sat • 9:00 PM

How The Grouch Stole Christmas: The Grouch & Eligh

The Grouch · The Grouch & Eligh
The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of The Wooten Brothers
Dec 12Sat • 7:30 PM

The Wooten Brothers

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Long Beach Dub Allstars
Dec 13Sun • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Long Beach Dub Allstars

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Starcrawler
Dec 18Fri • 8:00 PM

Starcrawler

Live in the Atrium at The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings
Dec 20Sun • 6:30 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

The Grove, Santa Cruz Event CenterSanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Lemon Twigs w/ Tchotchke
Dec 30Wed • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Lemon Twigs w/ Tchotchke

The Lemon Twigs · Tchotchke
Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Ana Popovic
Jan 10, 2027Sun • 7:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Ana Popovic

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Sister Nancy
Jan 14, 2027Thu • 8:00 PM

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Sister Nancy

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of 2000s Rave
Jan 15, 2027Fri • 9:00 PM

2000s Rave

The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Jesse Cook: Forever Live Tour
Jan 21, 2027Thu • 7:30 PM

Jesse Cook: Forever Live Tour

Rio TheatreSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Youth Fountain
Jan 27, 2027Wed • 8:00 PM

Youth Fountain

Live in the Atrium at The CatalystSanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Angela Autumn
Jan 27, 2027Wed • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Angela Autumn

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA
Image of Moe's Alley Presents: Keller Williams
Jan 30, 2027Sat • 8:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Keller Williams

Moe's AlleySanta Cruz, CA