Live Music in Santa Cruz

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

HIRIE, Artikal Sound System in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Deafheaven, Sinema in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Santa Cruz Official Halloween Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm Santa Cruz USD 15 to 36

Yung Gravy in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Santa Cruz Symphony Presents: Scheherazade

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:30 pm Civic Auditorium

Skegss in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Stereolab in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

Slater in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Invent Animate in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm The Catalyst

A Taste of Ireland - Santa Cruz, CA

 Sun, 05 Oct at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Teen Mortgage in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Stereolab in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre

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

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Frankie Cosmos in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:30 pm The Catalyst

Breakup Shoes in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley

Yung Gravy, Pertinence in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Ship Wrek in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Oct at 09:00 pm The Catalyst

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

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

🍀 Tempest Rocks Woodhouse Brewing 🎻🎸

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

Patagonia Barn Dance

Fri, 10 Oct at 07:00 pm River St S, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

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

Poranguí in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Oct at 06:30 pm Welcome to the Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building

💀 China Cats Halloween Spooktacular at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building

The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

MOVE DEEP ~ A Monthly Dance w/ Avira Pearl

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:45 pm Santa Cruz Yoga

Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

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

Santa Cruz Halloween Bar Crawl

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm Santa Cruz USD 15 to 36

🎻 Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas Live at Kuumbwa Jazz 🎻

 Fri, 10 Oct at 07:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

Mean Girls Variety Show

 Fri, 03 Oct at 09:00 pm The Neighbor's Pub USD 10

The Floozies in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Carsie Blanton at Moes Alley

 Fri, 17 Oct at 09:00 pm Moes Alley

Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford

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

Marianas Trench in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Fortunate Youth at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Thu, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Yung Gravy at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

NXWORRIES Tickets

 Sun, 12 Oct at 08:00 pm San Francisco CA "The City"

Moe's Alley Halloween Bash with Ghost-Note!

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Yelle Tickets

Fri, 10 Oct at 09:00 pm San Francisco CA "The City"

Kelsey Waldon Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Jake Shimabukuro in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre

Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz

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

California Honeydrops at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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

Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited

 Fri, 07 Nov at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Brian Jonestown Massacre at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

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

Scrumptious Fish & Chips @ Balefire Brewery, Live Oak

 Fri, 03 Oct at 04:00 pm Balefire Brewing Company

Agent Orange with Since We Were Kids Live in Concert at Vets Hall in Santa

 Sat, 25 Oct at 06:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 23 to 39

Bumpin Uglies in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Couch Dog Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

SWEET VOODOO at Vino By The Sea - Jungle Nights Costume Party!

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

Rachael & Vilray in Santa Cruz

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

The New Mastersounds - "Ta-Ta For Now Tour" w/ The Westones

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

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

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

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

Slater Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 24 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The New Mastersounds at Moes Alley

 Thu, 23 Oct at 08:00 pm Moes Alley

Yung Gravy

 Sat, 25 Oct at 04:00 pm The Catalyst

Harvest Festival

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm Downtown Santa Cruz, California

The NEXTies: Earth & Sea

 Fri, 03 Oct at 05:30 pm Seymour Marine Discovery Center

JO⚡️LT Halloween Party 🎃 at Vino By The Sea 10/31, 8-12 am.

Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 pm Vino By The Sea

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

Business After Hours: Walnut Avenue Family Women's Center

 Wed, 08 Oct at 05:00 pm Walnut Avenue Family & Women's Center

German Conversation Classes for Intermediate Students

 Mon, 06 Oct at 06:30 pm 230 Plymouth Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The Floozies and Dirtwire at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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

Harvest Moon Soirée: LIVE Jazz Cabaret & Burlesque Show

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm MJA Vineyards USD 13 to 53

Windser Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

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

Meldrop Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Thu, 09 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers w/ The Inciters

 Sat, 06 Dec 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

Marianas Trench at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Vets 4 Vets Talent Show 2025

 Sat, 18 Oct at 05:00 pm VFW Post 7263 (2259 7th Ave, Santa Cruz)

Southern Culture on the Skids

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

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

The Swag Tones at Vino by the Sea

 Sat, 11 Oct at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

The Vampire Cocktail Club: A Dark Immersive Cocktail Experience - Santa Cruz

 Thu, 09 Oct at 06:00 pm Palomar Ballroom Santa Cruz USD 55 to 65

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

First Ever Santa Cruz Mac N Cheese Cook-Off

Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am VFW Post 7263

Redwood Express at the Crepe Place

Fri, 10 Oct at 08:00 pm The Crepe Place

4th Annual Beach Hill Bash

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm 321 Main St

Stereolab:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 10/24

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 56

Stereolab Tickets

 Fri, 24 Oct at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre

Ship Wrek Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - L'Éclair

 Tue, 11 Nov at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

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

Stop Making Sense Live at The Golden State Theatre, Monterey

Thu, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Backyard Blues Band, The Swillbillys & The Inciters (Night 2)

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

Jacob Collier in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 26 Oct at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Frankie Cosmos live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Monthly Dance in the Park! (every 2nd Sunday)

 Sun, 12 Oct at 03:00 pm Oceanview Park

Yoga For All Day in Downtown Santa Cruz!

 Sat, 11 Oct at 12:00 pm Pacific Avenue in Downtown Santa Cruz, Ca.

Ledward Kaapana At The Pono Hawaiian Grill In Santa Cruz, 6-8 PM, 10/26/25

 Sun, 26 Oct at 06:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 39

Crow's Nest

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

Pacific Roots Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Earthless:: Vets Hall:: Santa Cruz 10/22

 Wed, 22 Oct at 08:00 pm Santa Cruz Veterans Hall USD 43 to 48

Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power

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

EBK Young Joc live in Santa Cruz

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

Juice of the Barley Concert

 Sun, 26 Oct at 03:00 pm Sea to Sky Farm USD 25