Live Music in Santa Cruz

Check out happening live music events all around Santa Cruz, CA

Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 2)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

The Dave Holodiloff Duo

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:00 pm The Salty Otter Sports Grill USD 8

Wax in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

CunninLynguists in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 12 Dec at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/14 in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 29 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley

Stickmen - featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter

 Tue, 09 Dec at 08:00 pm UCSC Music Recital Hall

The Floozies in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits in Santa Cruz, CA

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

EBK Young Joc live in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 01 Jan at 06:30 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 23 to 45

Moe's Alley Presents: Kabaka Pyramid w/ special guests + DJ Moi (night 1)

 Fri, 28 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford

 Sat, 01 Nov at 08:59 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 EVENING)

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 EVENING)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 1)

 Fri, 21 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley

The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 14)

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Los Dryheavers, The Swillbillys & Astro Zombies (Night 1)

 Fri, 12 Dec at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

The California Honey Drops Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 21)

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

Earl Sweatshirt Tickets

Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz CA

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm Peace United Church USD 31 to 55

Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Kirtan with Govind Das (Dec 8th)

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:30 pm 3707 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062

Southern Culture on the Skids

 Fri, 07 Nov at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley

Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

Todd Snider Live at The RIO, Santa Cruz

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Crow's Nest

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm The Crow's Nest

Moe's Alley Presents: Dragon Smoke w/ Collectivity

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers w/ The Inciters + DJ Malamento (of The California Honeydrops)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ The Swillbillys, The Inciters & Surf Creeps (Night 2)

 Sat, 13 Dec at 09:00 pm 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065

Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival

 Fri, 07 Nov at 03:00 pm Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre USD 29 to 82

The SpongeBob Musical (Thurs, Nov 20)

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 MATINEE)

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

The Floozies & Dirtwire Tour Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Pan Handlers Union, Denney, Kitty Dearing, Jesse, Chuck 3 & Suzan Jayne, Billy, Stephen, & John.

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:30 pm The Blue Lagoon

Spike and the Gimme Gimmes Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 28 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 16 MATINEE)

 Sun, 16 Nov at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

Chad & JT Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA

The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 23 MATINEE)

 Sun, 23 Nov at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

Brian Jonestown Massacre at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre Santa Cruz USD 56

Delicate Steve at Moes Alley

 Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm Moes Alley

Moe's Alley Presents: Anuhea w/ special guest Wehilei

 Thu, 18 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Evanora Unlimited Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout

 Sun, 22 Feb at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley Presents: Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne + Selecta 7

 Tue, 18 Nov at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

 Sat, 27 Dec at 04:00 pm Moe's Alley

California Honeydrops at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

CLUB DUB ent Presents… 9th Prince & The WUTANG KILLA BEEZ!!

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm THE CATALYST (upstairs) USD 23

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: AJ Lee & Blue Summit (night 2)

 Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

The Floozies and Dirtwire at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Fri, 05 Dec at 08:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Windser Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 MATINEE)

 Sat, 15 Nov at 02:00 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 20

Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Matt Masih & The Messengers 🎉NEW YEARS EVE🎉 at Crows Nest

 Wed, 31 Dec at 08:00 pm The Crow's Nest

Wax Live at The Catalyst with Jarv and J.Lately | Santa Cruz, CA

 Sun, 23 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst Club

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Slack Key Guitar Workshop With George Kahumoku At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

 Tue, 18 Nov at 03:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 39

Workshops With George Kahumoku, Jr And Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

 Tue, 18 Nov at 03:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 66

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

 Fri, 06 Feb at 04:00 pm Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Nick Sefakis & Double Tiger Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Sir Chloe at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The 418 Project Season Pass 2025

 Thu, 01 Jan at 12:00 am The 418 Project USD 162 to 1,069

Earl Sweatshirt at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Amythyst Kiah in Santa Cruz

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center

The Brian Jonestown Massacre

 Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

Built To Spill

 Sat, 15 Nov at 03:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

The Frights in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 04 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Tommy Emmanuel

 Fri, 24 Apr at 02:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

MANIA: The ABBA Tribute

 Sun, 08 Feb at 03:30 am Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

The Aquabats at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Hobo Johnson

 Thu, 11 Dec at 05:00 am The Catalyst