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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.

Join our mailing list to stay informed of upcoming events in the Santa Ynez Valley or use our tip line to let us know about anything we’re missing!

Live music and wine tasting

ALL EVENTS  |  MUSIC ONLY  |  WINE ONLY

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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


Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Live music in Buellton with John Lyle
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Ampelos Cellars
5 – 7 pm
Wine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern


Thursday, November 20, 2025

Game Night in Los Olivos
5 – 8 pm
Bring your phone for Jackbox and enjoy complimentary hot dogs! — The Other Room

Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless
8 – 10 pm
Pop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Friday, November 21, 2025

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

Live music in Solvang with John Lyle
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Acoustic guitar. — McClain Cellars

Live music in Solvang with the Colonels of Truth
8 – 11 pm
Rock & Roll classics. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with DSB (Journey tribute band)
8 pm
Don't stop believin'. — Chumash Casino Resort

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


Saturday, November 22, 2025

Live music in Buellton with the Sage City Band
1 – 5 pm
Classic rock and ukulele. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Winetones
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Folk and blues duo. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Los Olivos with Kelly Fitzgerald
4 – 6 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company

Tarot Card Reading Night in Solvang
4 pm
Wine and tarot. Readings by Jenelle. — Cali Love Wine

Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez
6 – 8 pm
Line dancing class. — Maverick Saloon

Live music in Solvang with Shane Alexander
8 – 11 pm
Indie folk. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Sunday, November 23, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Kelly Fitzgerald
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
1 – 5 pm
Songwriter, performer, and recording artist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern

Taste of Tango in Buellton
2 – 4 pm
Taste wine and learn to tango. — Kalyra Winery

Live music in Los Olivos with Barry McGuire
2 – 5 pm
Eclectic mix. — Carhartt Family Wines

LIve music in Santa Ynez with Richiman & Groove Nice
3 – 6 pm
American-style blues from South Korea. — Maverick Saloon


Tuesday, November 25, 2025

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


Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with the T-Bone Ramblers
5 – 8 pm
Classic rock. — Carhartt Family Wines


Thursday, November 27, 2025

Live music with Jeffrey Pine
2:30 – 5:30 pm
Guitartist, vocalist, and songwriter. — Cold Spring Tavern

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


Friday, November 28, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Ghost Monster
12 – 4 pm
Feel-good rock 'n' roll. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Los Olivos with Teddy Jack
2 – 5 pm
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project
9 pm
'80s music. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, November 29, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with the Ray Jaurique Band
12 – 4 pm
Original roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight
1 – 4 pm
Classic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music in Buellton with Hot Roux
1 – 5 pm
Swampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Barry McGuire
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Eclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Los Olivos with Jared Nels
4 – 6 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company

Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 101
8:30 – 11:30 pm
90s rock. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, November 30, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with the Tex Pistols
12 – 4 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Do No Harm
1 – 5 pm
Blues, rock, motown, and soul. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Recess Band
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Live music. — Cold Spring Tavern

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


Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Paul Kent
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Rock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Friday, December 5, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Out of the Blue
5 – 8 pm
Classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Carhartt Family Wines


Saturday, December 6, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Out of the Blue
1 – 5 pm
Classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Beau Red
4 – 6 pm
Blues, Americana, folk, roots, and country. — Four Brothers Wine Company

Eat, Drink, Jingle. Barrel Room Dinner in Santa Ynez
5 – 8 pm
A four-course dinner paired with limited-production wines to help get you into the holiday spirit. — Brave & Maiden Estate


Sunday, December 7, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Erinn Alissa
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
1 – 5 pm
Songwriter, performer, and recording artist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with the Hector Hurtados
2 – 5 pm
Classic rock. — Carhartt Family Wines


Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Friday, December 12, 2025

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


Saturday, December 13, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker
1 – 4 pm
Live music. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music in Buellton with Amber & Smoke
1 – 5 pm
California folk 'n' soul. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Meghan Downing
4 – 6 pm
Singer-songwriter, country to pop. — Four Brothers Wine Company


Sunday, December 14, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Erinn Alissa
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Paul Kent
1 – 5 pm
Rock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Friday, December 19, 2025

Live music in Buellton with the Lowdown Dudes
5 – 8 pm
Classic rock covers and originals. — Carhartt Family Wines


Saturday, December 20, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Jacob Cole
4 – 6 pm
Singer-songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company


Sunday, December 21, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Erinn Alissa
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard


Saturday, December 27, 2025

Holiday Release Party in Los Olivos with live music from Smelly Cat
12 – 4 pm
'90s music. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Los Olivos with Jared Nels
4 – 6 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company

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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!



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