Performing-arts Events in Santa Cruz

Check out happening performing-arts events all around Santa Cruz, CA

Pat Metheny in Santa Cruz

 Sun, 03 May at 07:30 pm Rio Theatre

Jane Monheit in Santa Cruz

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Landon McNamara in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:30 pm The Catalyst

Unknown Mortal Orchestra

 Fri, 22 May at 04:00 am The Catalyst - Santa Cruz

Tommy Emmanuel

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

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 Thu, 07 May at 04:00 pm Cocoanut Grove

SambaDá - featuring Special Capoeira & Dance Performances

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Ani DiFranco at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

 Sat, 15 Aug at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Moe's Alley Presents: Cimafunk

 Sun, 17 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 35

The Smithereens in Santa Cruz

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Moe's Alley

Moe's Alley Presents: Mariachi El Bronx

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 35

Queerlantis 2026

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm Veterans Memorial Building USD 34 to 109

Moe's Alley Presents: Mariachi El Bronx w/ The Rumba Madre

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Built to Spill :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 8/26

 Wed, 26 Aug at 08:00 pm Rio Theatre USD 56 to 62

Snazzy Productions presents MARY GAUTHIER

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz

Pleasure Point Street Fair

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am 41 St. Pleasure Point Capitola Ca

Cyrille Aimee in Santa Cruz

 Wed, 30 Sep at 07:00 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center

Ripple Effect Santa Cruz Arts Festival

 Thu, 16 Apr at 12:00 am Santa Cruz, California

Santa Cruz Dance Week 2026- All Class Pass

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 am Santa Cruz USD 29

Santa Cruz Latin Collective @ Midtown Block Party

 Fri, 03 Jul at 06:00 pm 1111 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2105, United States

Family Mystic w/ Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters + Blü Egyptian

 Thu, 28 May at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 20

George Kahumoku Jr & Shem Kahawaii, The Pono Hawaiian Grill Sunday May 3rd

 Sun, 03 May at 01:00 pm Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street USD 34

Bayanihan's 35th Annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration (Sat. Apr 25)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 15

Cirque Du Le Fae: Wonderland Variety Show

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 pm Cat Alley Street USD 13

Moe's Alley Presents: The Alex Lucero Band "Heavy and Unkind Tour"

 Sun, 07 Jun at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 24

Moe's Alley Presents: Shinyribs w/ Schaefer Llana

 Fri, 10 Jul at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 30

Dance as Moving Art: Intro to Dancemaking & Storytelling

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 am Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History USD 375 to 402

Mufaro weDzimbahwe - the joy of Zimbabwe

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:30 pm Kuumbwa Jazz Center USD 13 to 34

Bayanihan's 35th Annual Pilipino Cultural Celebration (Fri. Apr 24)

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage USD 0 to 15

Tuna Can Cabaret #6: A Live Action Performance Film

 Sat, 25 Apr at 05:00 pm Santa Cruz Art Expressions USD 0 to 23

Arts Fishing Club Live At The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

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

Into the WILD Variety Show

 Fri, 08 May at 08:30 pm The Neighbor's Pub USD 8

Performing An Archive

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Digital Arts Research Center Free

UCSC Opera:Orpheus in the Underworld (Friday, May 29)

 Fri, 29 May at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 29

Santa Cruz Flamenco

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center USD 30 to 35

Contra Dance - Caller: Sarah Trop; Band: Larry Unger and Carolyn McCaskey

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:30 pm Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange

Spring Retreat 2026 ~ NVC Santa Cruz

 Fri, 15 May at 06:30 pm Simpkins Family Swim Center Free

CAUYGA CABARET II: The Sequel!

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Opera:Orpheus in the Underworld (Sunday, May 31)

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 29

Little Singer — Dinétah (Arizona), Santa Cruz Premiere

 Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm Resource Center For Nonviolence USD 18 to 50

ShimmyMob 2026!

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Downtown Santa Cruz

John Michael, Markus Yamamoto, Claire Valory, Avey Gonzalez & Ric Williams play The Crow's Nest

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm The Crow's Nest

Micha Scott, Artist of the Year Profile Performance & Celebration

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History Free

InterAct Open Mic with Featured Singer Kay Martin

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Satori Arts Free

UCSC Jazz Big Band (Sat., June 6 )

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Recital Hall USD 0 to 12

The Jamissaries - Duo

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm The Salty Otter Sports Grill USD 8 to 14

Bill Walker & Max Scott Bortnick IN CONCERT

 Sat, 01 Aug at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Stranger with the Truth

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Satori USD 36

Moe's Alley Presents: Anna Moss w/ Bart Budwig

 Thu, 09 Jul at 08:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 25

CAYUGA UNSCRIPTED: An Afternoon of Improv on The CAYUGA STAGE

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Teeth & Barren Altar at The Blue Lagoon

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm The Blue Lagoon USD 13 to 19

IAN GEORGE AND THE KNEE POCKETS

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm The Crepe Place USD 11

Osa Hidalgo de la Riva Author talk at Satori Arts Santa Cruz

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Satori Free

A CREATIVE EVENING with RICK WALKER and GARY REGINA

 Sat, 13 Jun at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Moe's Alley Presents: Yes Ma'am + Little Foot

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Moe's Alley USD 25

Vino by the Sea - Santa Cruz - Jan 30

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Vino By The Sea

THE FRATERNITY OF THE DIFFERENT (Part 5 of "Growing Up Twisted")

 Sat, 22 Aug at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

CONCERT III: PARKINS/WINANT - HARP + PERCUSSION

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Peace United Church of Christ USD 23 to 35

ON, BEYOND NORMAL (Part 4 of "Growing Up Twisted")

 Sat, 08 Aug at 04:30 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

AWKWARD ROMANCE

 Sat, 19 Sep at 04:15 pm 429 Cayuga St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2409, United States

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 27 Nov at 05:00 pm Santa Cruz Free