Music events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening music events all around Santa Cruz, CA

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

Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 2)

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

Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

Breakup Shoes in Santa Cruz

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

House of the Undead w/ Donald Glaude

 Fri, 31 Oct at 09:00 pm Santa Cruz St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States

Yung Gravy, Pertinence in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 26 Oct at 08:00 pm The Catalyst

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

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

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

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

Handel’s Messiah

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Holy Cross Catholic Church

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

 Sun, 28 Dec at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

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

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

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre

Santa Cruz Yacht Club Halloween

 Fri, 31 Oct at 06:00 pm Santa Cruz Yacht Club

💥Matt Masih & The Messengers at ABBOTT SQUARE **SAT NOV 08**

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:00 pm Abbott Square Market

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Popcorn & Pasties

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center USD 34 to 45

The Floozies in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm The Catalyst

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

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

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

 Fri, 28 Nov at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

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

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

🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

Santa Cruz Symphony Presents: The Planets

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm Civic Auditorium

Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford

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

Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz

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

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

Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/22

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre USD 56

Drew & Ellie Holcomb:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 4/22

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 64 to 370

The Floozies and Dirtwire at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ

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

Halloween at the Boardwalk

 Sun, 26 Oct at 12:00 pm Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

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

Halloween Boricua! Live Music and Puerto Rican Food!

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos Inc Free

One Voice - A Collaborative Concert

 Sat, 01 Nov at 04:00 pm Midtown Community Center - 115 S. Morrissey Ave, Santa Cruz

11/1/25 VIP Upgrade

 Sat, 01 Nov at 06:40 pm Moe's Alley USD 107

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

Jacob Collier in Santa Cruz

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

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

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

Southern Culture on the Skids

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

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

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

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

Todd Snider

 Fri, 07 Nov Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - L'Éclair w/ Marinero

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

Yala Lati 20th Annual Fall Concert - Hybrid Event

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 0 to 50

Moe's Alley Halloween Bash with Ghost-Note!

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

Juice of the Barley Concert

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

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

A Sonic Bouquet - The Tom Ralston Band

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center USD 35

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

Patterson Hood at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Wed, 12 Nov at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre 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

Trans Day of Remembrance 2025: The Sound of Holding On

 Fri, 21 Nov at 05:30 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence Free

Felly - Santa Cruz, CA

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

Yung Gravy at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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

'Ukulele Workshop With Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

 Tue, 18 Nov at 04:30 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 39

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

Back Alley Brass Band

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

Delicate Steve at Moes Alley

 Wed, 19 Nov at 08:00 pm Moes Alley

Fourth Sunday Revival Concert feat. Ginny Mitchell, Christie McCarthy, + Patti Maxine!

Sun, 26 Oct at 05:00 pm 711 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

The Frights at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

 Thu, 04 Dec at 08:00 pm The Catalyst Santa Cruz

Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey

 Tue, 04 Nov at 07:00 pm Satori Arts Free

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

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

Moe's Alley Presents: The Heeters (ft. members of The California Honeydrops)

 Sun, 14 Dec at 08:00 pm 1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065

Spooky Rave

 Thu, 30 Oct at 04:00 pm The Catalyst

Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power

 Thu, 20 Nov at 08:00 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

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

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

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

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

California Honeydrops at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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

Sisters in Harmony Santa Cruz with Debbie Nargi-Brown

 Wed, 29 Oct at 07:15 pm Yoga Center Santa Cruz USD 23 to 28

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

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

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

Nomad at Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz, CA

 Fri, 07 Nov at 05:30 pm Chaminade Resort & Spa

Crow's Nest

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

Vino By the Sea w/Kid Kameleon & the Lounge Lizards

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

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

Dixon Dallas Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

Afrobeats Nite & Winin School present: SocaNRG ft. Luna

 Sun, 14 Dec at 10:00 am Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center USD 45 to 109

Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival

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

Yawanawá Women's Gathering w/ManxyVake & Kenetsãiny Yawanawã

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Santa Cruz Yoga USD 61 to 120

Apricot Court FREE In-store Performance!

Sun, 09 Nov at 03:00 pm 939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

George Kahumoku Jr & Daniel Ho, The Pono Hawaiian Grill, Nov 18, 6:30 PM

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 34

The Swag Tones at The Crows Nest

 Fri, 28 Nov at 08:00 pm Crow's Nest Restaurant

Dance on Friday 11/21 @ The Crow's Nest w/The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm The Crow's Nest

Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics

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

Dancing Tales

 Tue, 28 Oct at 10:30 am 224 Church St., 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

Chad & JT Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

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

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

KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive

 Fri, 02 Jan at 05:30 pm The 418 Project

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Acoustic Groove Master Jack West

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center USD 15 to 29

Espressivo Benefit Concert

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm German Cultural Center Santa Cruz - German American Hall USD 10 to 40

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

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

Barnstorm Presents: At the Hands of Fire & Iron (Fri, Oct 31)

 Fri, 31 Oct at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 USD 0 to 20

Outliers and Outlaws

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 18