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
Thursday, October 9, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless8 – 10 pmPop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, October 10, 2025 | |
 | Golden Hour with live music from Canyon Brothers Trio4 – 7:30 pmEnjoy live music, $10 glasses of Folded Hills wines, and SB Woodfire BBQ in a family-friendly setting overlooking the vines. — Folded Hills Winery Homestead Tasting Room |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney4 – 7 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Soul Cats5 – 8 pmSongs from the '60s and '70s. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Big Mess8 – 11 pmNo details. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang from Harrison Flynn with Cole Gallagher8 – 11 pmRock, blues, and Americana. — 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 |
Saturday, October 11, 2025 | |
 | October wine release with live music from Elias & Madeline11 amBoleros, bossa nova, and jazz from Mexico. Food by Grapevine Catering. — Zaca Mesa Winery |
 | Los Olivos Wine Festival1 – 4 pmRhis curated tasting experience offers a rare opportunity to sip exceptional wines, meet acclaimed winemakers, and take in the charm of this iconic region. Enjoy live music, complimentary charcuterie cups, a souvenir wine glass, and more—all in an elegant outdoor setting designed for relaxation and discovery. — St. Mark's in the Valley |
 | Live music in Buellton with the Sage City Band1 – 5 pmClassic rock and ukulele. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with Marika & the Ohms4 – 7 pmClassic and new rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with Idle Hands8 – 11 pmBlues/rock. — Lost Chord Guitars |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with the Little Mischief8:30 – 11:30 pmLive music. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, October 12, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with the Oddly Straight Duo1 – 5 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Nate Latta2 – 5 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Under Cover8 – 10 pmHigh-octane rock covers. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 | |
| 2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pm2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh4:30 – 6:30 pmGuitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Hitching Post5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Gretchen Peters7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with The Maybirds8 – 10 pmRock. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with New Clementine8 – 10 pmNew wave, rock, reggae, and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Friday, October 17, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4 – 7 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Freddy & Friends5 – 8 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy8 – 11 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Saturday, October 18, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor12 – 4 pmRock, country, and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Vintage Renegades1 – 5 pmVintage and modern rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Santa Barbara Vintners Festival1 – 4 pmWines from more than 50 wineries and food from more than 25 purveyors. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with Barry McGuire1:30 – 4:30 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Solvang with Keith Cox8 – 11 pmClassic rock and adult contemporary. — The Good Life |
| Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy8 – 11 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, October 19, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Gator Souffle12 – 4 pmSoulful roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney1 – 5 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Alan Satchwell2 – 5 pmJazz. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia4:30 – 6:30 pmCovers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Gainey5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Friday, October 24, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker4 – 7 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Bite the Bullet5 – 8 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Laine & Pat8 – 11 pmFriday Night Jam session. — The Good Life |
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Smelly Cat12 – 4 pm'90s music. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Cabernet Sauvignon Library Winemaker Tasting in Santa Ynez12 pmCelebrate 50 years of Brander Vineyard with a rare, one-time-only Cabernet Sauvignon Library Tasting. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Do No Harm1 – 5 pmBlues, rock, motown, and soul. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Claude Hopper1:30 – 4:30 pmAmericana and roots rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Adopt-a-Vine's Harvest Party in Buellton4 pmCelebrate harvest beneath the majestic oak tree in the upper vineyard, strung with glowing lanterns and alive with the sounds of music and laughter. A whole pig will be slow-roasting over the fire, with all the sides and trimmings of a farm-to-table feast. Long tables will be set for friends, food, and plenty of Brick Barn wine flowing well into the evening. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Movie Night in Los Olivos6:30 pmBeetlejuice under the stars. — Demetria |
Sunday, October 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Out of the Blue1 – 5 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Teresa Russell1:30 – 4:30 pmNo details. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Adam Kogelman2 – 5 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | |
| Trivia Night in Buellton6:30 pmGet ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun and great wine because Brick Barn Wine Estate is hosting Trivia Night with our very own harvest intern Reagan Rogers as the Quizmaster MC! — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh4:30 – 6:30 pmGuitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Future Perfect5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the New Vibe5 – 8 pmFunk+. Wear your costume! — Carhartt Family Wines |
Saturday, November 1, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Hot Roux1 – 5 pmSwampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. Food from VinXEvents from noon to 6 pm. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Robert Cray Band7 pmBlues. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
 | Autumn Harvest Dinner in Santa Ynez6 pmCelebrate fall in Gainey's Barrel Room with a multi-course French countryside-inspired menu highlighting seasonal harvest flavors, paired with wines from Gainey's cellar and current releases. — Gainey Vineyard |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Golden Hour with live music from Canyon Brothers Trio
- Los Olivos Wine Festival
- Santa Barbara Vintners Festival
- Cabernet Sauvignon Library Winemaker Tasting in Santa Ynez
- Adopt-a-Vine's Harvest Party in Buellton
- Live music in Los Olivos with the New Vibe
- Live music in Solvang with the Robert Cray Band
- Autumn Harvest Dinner in Santa Ynez
Friday, October 10
Saturday, October 11
Saturday, October 18
Saturday, October 25
Friday, October 31
Saturday, November 1
Saturday, November 8
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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!