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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| Friday, October 31, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with the New Vibe5 – 8 pmFunk+. Wear your costume! — Carhartt Family Wines | 
|  | Halloween Costume Party in Santa Ynez with live music from Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | |
|  | Rescue & Rosé12 – 3 pmWine tasting and dog adoption event with the Santa Ynez Humane Society. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery | 
|  | 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 with Oddly Straight1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Cold Spring Tavern | 
|  | Live music with Out of the Blue3 – 6 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill | 
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with East Valley Road3 pmBlues and Americana — Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. (Los Olivos) | 
|  | Live music in Solvang with the Robert Cray Band7 pmBlues. — Solvang Festival Theater | 
|  | Haunted Ball in Santa Ynez7 – 10 pmThis year’s theme, Angels & Demons, invites you to dress in your most divine or devilish attire and dance the night away under the glow of the tasting room chandeliers. Live DJ, food and drink for purchase, and costume contest! — Sunstone Winery | 
|  | Live music in Buellton with Ruben Lee Dalton & the Offshores7 – 10 pmAcoustic/folk/rock/Americana. Food by Cecco Catering pizza truck. — Standing Sun Wines | 
|  | Live music in Solvang with No Que No8 – 11 pmLive music. — High Roller Tiki Lounge | 
|  | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Just Dave Band8:30 – 11:30 pmCalifornia country. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Sunday, November 2, 2025 | |
|  | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill | 
|  | Live music in Buellton with the Cadillac Angels1 – 5 pmMidwestern roots and California surf. — 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 Jonathan McEuen2 – 5 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines | 
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Seraph Brass7 pmClassical brass quintet. — St. Mark's in the Valley | 
|  | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker4:30 – 6:30 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate | 
|  | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Sunstone Winery5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern | 
|  | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jeffrey Foucault7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Thursday, November 6, 2025 | |
|  | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Friday, November 7, 2025 | |
|  | Buellton Fall FestivalNovember 7–9Three days of carnival rides and games, live music on 2 stages, street faire, and plenty of great foods vendors, craft beer, and wine. See link below for full schedule of bands and events. | 
|  | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney4 – 7 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate | 
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Mercantile Sessions5 – 8 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines | 
|  | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge | 
|  | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Saturday, November 8, 2025 | |
|  | Harest Faire in Los Olivos with live music from Jacob Cole11 amTasty wines, delicious food, live music, and artisan treasures. — Zaca Mesa Winery | 
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor12 – 4 pmRock, country, and blues. — Firestone Vineyard | 
|  | Live music with Kelly's Lot1:30 pm – 1:30 amRock and blues. — Cold Spring Tavern | 
|  | Live music with Marika & the Ohms4 – 7 pmClassic and new rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill | 
|  | 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 | 
|  | Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon | 
|  | Live music in Solvang with Hot Roux8 – 11 pmSwampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge | 
|  | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Jimi Nelson Band8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon | 
| Sunday, November 9, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Paul Kent12 – 4 pmRock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Firestone Vineyard | 
|  | Live music with the Mannish Boys1 – 4 pmNo details. — Hook'd Bar & Grill | 
|  | 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 Jacie Hurthell2 – 5 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines | 
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara and guests Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas4 pmJoin the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara for a musical journey through the misty Highlands and lively village halls of Scotland, featuring special guests Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas. — St. Mark's in the Valley | 
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | |
|  | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Ken Brown5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern | 
| Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Teresa Russell5 – 8 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines | 
| Saturday, November 15, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard | 
|  | Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker1 – 4 pmLive music. — Kaena at the Ranch | 
|  | Live music with the Sage City Band1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock and ukulele. — Cold Spring Tavern | 
| Sunday, November 16, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmAcoustic guitar. — Firestone Vineyard | 
|  | 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, November 19, 2025 | |
|  | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Ampelos Cellars5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern | 
| Friday, November 21, 2025 | |
|  | Nebbiolo Night in Buellton6 pmThis intimate evening features a multi-course menu created by Chef Chris Rossi, showcasing the incredible seasonal bounty from Vega Vineyard & Farm. Each course will be thoughtfully paired with a hand-selected Nebbiolo from Steve’ Clifton's collection, offering a rare opportunity to taste the depth and beauty of this noble varietal across decades. — Vega Vineyard & Farm | 
| Saturday, November 29, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch | 
| Saturday, December 13, 2025 | |
|  | Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker1 – 4 pmLive music. — Kaena at the Ranch | 












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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!