Upcoming events in the Santa Ynez Valley
Solvang, Buellton, Santa Ynez, Los Olivos, Los Alamos, and all the wine country in between are home to some great entertainment venues — whether your idea of entertainment is a live band, a bottle of Pinot Noir, or both.
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Live music and wine tasting
ALL EVENTS | MUSIC ONLY | WINE ONLY
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | |
 | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4 – 7 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Michael on Fire7 pmAmericana. Tales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Teresa Pico8 – 10 pmFavorites and originals. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Benji Hughes & Jon Lindsay, hosted by Jeff Bridges6 pm – 10 amPRE - SHOW INTERVIEW/Q&A HOSTED BY JEFF BRIDGES An Extreme Evening with Benji Hughes and Jon Lindsay is an unmissable experience. This year, Hughes and Lindsay are bringing select markets a journey through the entire extended Benji Hughes catalog in an intimate psychedelic cabaret show setting, with Lindsay accompanying Hughes across a kaleidoscopic mega set of hits and unreleased gems. You will laugh your ass off, you will cry, and you will be rocked hard! This show is for lovers of love and lovers of magic and hilarity. Lindsay opens the show, dazzling with songs from his new forthcoming LP, Big Stage. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Friday, March 14, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang from Jacob Cole & the Contenders with Antigone Antigone and Bradberri8 – 11 pmJacob Cole is a multifaceted independent artist based on the quiet central coast of California. He previously fronted Saint Anne’s Place, and is now the current guitarist for Dante Elephante. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Kelly Fitzgerald12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker12 – 4 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers3 – 6 pmClassic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Annual Library Tasting Event with live music from Toan Chau5 – 7 pmStep into Zaca Mesa's historic barrel room and experience their exclusive selection of library wines as you meet the cellar and vineyard team. — Zaca Mesa Winery |
| Country dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Texas Prison Rodeo7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Nicole SophiaMarch 15–26Indie pop/rock singer/songwriter. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Solvang with Tina & the Exiles, Sister Laura, and the Mends8 – 11 pmHailing from Santa Barbara, California, the Mends began as a 2020 covid lockdown project with bassist Michael Robinson and guitarist Igor Mezic exchanging song ideas. The band emerged as a high energy extravaganza with the discovery of drummer Bill Cuttler and continues to gain momentum within the SB alternative rock scene. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, March 16, 2025 | |
 | Buellton Wine & Chili Festival12 – 4:30 pmSample from 30+ wineries, craft breweries, seltzers, ciders, and spirit companies and taste chili and salsa from over 20 cooks! — Flying Flags RV Resort |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmAcoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with Nate Latta1 – 4 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jess Bush8 pm – 10 amSingers / songwriter. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Ellis Bryant5 – 7 pmCountry. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, March 21, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with Nicole Sophia7 – 10 pmIndie pop/rock singer/songwriter. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, March 22, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with the Winetones1:30 – 4:30 pmFolk and blues duo. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with the Free Radicals4 – 7 pmAmericana, blues-inspired rock, covers, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Bill Reiland Trio7 – 10 pmRock covers. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Pull the Trigger8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, March 23, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Natalie Wattré12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. At Pops Place. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Rosie Flores7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, March 28, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Caverns8:30 – 11:30 pmRock. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | |
 | Live music with the Will Stephens Band4 – 7 pmFun and danceable. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, March 30, 2025 | |
| Live music with Nate Latta1 – 4 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | |
| Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang: A Hard Day's Night tribute to the Beatles7 – 9 pmHard Day’s Night, Southern California's #1 Beatles Tribute Show, has been thrilling audiences with tight harmonies and flawless note-for-note instrumental renditions of Beatle hits. Hard Day’s Night has honed their show to become one of the most musically and visually satisfying Beatle tribute acts in the world - and they are bringing their performance to the Santa Ynez Valley! — Solvang Festival Theater |
Friday, April 25, 2025 | |
 | Ozomatli live in Solvang7 – 9 pmLatin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds. — Solvang Festival Theater |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Michael on Fire
- Live music in Solvang with Benji Hughes & Jon Lindsay, hosted by Jeff Bridges
- Live music in Solvang from Jacob Cole & the Contenders with Antigone Antigone and Bradberri
- Live music in Solvang with Tina & the Exiles, Sister Laura, and the Mends
- Buellton Wine & Chili Festival
- Live Celtic music in Santa Ynez with the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara
- Live music in Los Olivos with Ellis Bryant
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Rosie Flores
- Live music in Solvang: A Hard Day's Night tribute to the Beatles
Wednesday, March 12
Thursday, March 13
Friday, March 14
Saturday, March 15
Sunday, March 16
Wednesday, March 19
Wednesday, March 26
Saturday, April 12
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We try to keep our events list as comprehensive and up-to-date as possible, but we encourage you to verify with the artist or venue websites for possible changes or cancellations. Thanks!