SYV Buzz

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, April 24, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, April 25, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
4 – 7 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with the JMQ Band
5 – 8 pm
Rock. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Nicole Sophia
7 – 10 pm
Indie pop/rock singer/songwriter. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Idle Hands
8 – 11 pm
Blues/rock. — Lost Chord Guitars


Saturday, April 26, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Joey Sykes
Classic new rock. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jean Fogelberg
1 – 4 pm
Music in the courtyard. — Brander Winery & Vineyard

Live music with the Honeysuckle Possums
1:30 – 4:30 pm
No details. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music from Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels
4 – 7 pm
Midwestern roots and California surf by the water. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford
7 – 11 pm
Country/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

LIve music in Solvang with Eric Tambini
8 – 11 pm
Solo acoustic. — The Good Life

Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 101
9 pm
90s rock. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, April 27, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music with Barry McGuire
1 – 4 pm
Eclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Meet Your Maker with winemaker Gretchen Voelcker
1 – 4 pm
Meet winemaker Gretchen Voelcker of Luna Hart and Piazza Family wines. — The Good Life

Live music with Teresa Russell
1:30 – 4:30 pm
No details. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
2 – 6 pm
Songwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Jesse Pappas
2 – 5 pm
Singer-songwriter. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jared Nels
3 – 7 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Maverick Saloon

Live music in Solvang with Jess Bush and Todd Weidner
8 pm – 10 am
Singers / songwriters. — Lost Chord Guitars


Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
4 – 7 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, May 1, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, May 2, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
4 – 7 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Floy
5 – 8 pm
Reggae. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford
7 – 11 pm
Country/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, May 3, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Brian Black
12 – 4 pm
Classics and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Hot Roux
2 – 6 pm
Swampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. Food from VinXEvents from noon to 6 pm. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Vanise Terry
4 – 7 pm
— — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Jimi Nelson Band
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Classic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, May 4, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor
12 – 4 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with Bobby
1 – 4 pm
— — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Los Olivos with Adam Kogelman
2 – 5 pm
Sundays at Carhartt. — Carhartt Family Wines


Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, May 8, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, May 9, 2025

Live music in Solvang with John La Pointe
7 – 10 pm
— — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with 33 Thunder
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Modern country. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, May 10, 2025

Annual Vineyard Walk in Los Olivos
10 am
Weave through Zaca Mesa's historic vines while their winemaking team shares their knowledge and behind-the-scenes stories. The entire walk covers 2.2 miles, or you can opt for just the first loop, which is 1.2 miles. — Zaca Mesa Winery

Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers
4 – 7 pm
Classic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Hillbilly Soul Surfers
7 – 10 pm
— — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Robert Heft Band
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon


Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam
8 pm
Sing your song. — Maverick Saloon


Thursday, May 15, 2025

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, May 17, 2025

Peace of Mind Fundraising Walk in Buellton
9 am
Alma Rosa is hosting the winery’s sixth annual Peace of Mind: 10,000 Steps in the Right Direction fundraising walk at its estate in Buellton in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. — Alma Rosa Winery Tasting Room


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Pablo Cruise
7 pm
Classic rock. — Solvang Festival Theater


Sunday, June 8, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Doublewide Kings
3 pm
Originals and covers featuring roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of '70s FM radio. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, June 22, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Jeffrey East
3 pm
Country. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, June 29, 2025


Sunday, July 13, 2025

Live music in Solvang with the Storytellers
3 pm
Progressive bluegrass. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, July 20, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Left on Tenth
3 pm
Funky rock. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, July 27, 2025

Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project
3 pm
'80s music. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, August 10, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu
3 pm
Steely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden


Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney
7 pm
Songwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater

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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!