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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

Ongoing

Solvang Julefest
Solvang Julefest is a month+ of lights, celebratory events, and holiday cheer. Join us for lots of family fun, seasonal music, holiday shopping, culinary delights, wine & beer, and more — Solvang Park


Friday, December 19, 2025

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

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
8 – 11 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

LIve music in Solvang with the George & Michael Band
8 – 11 pm
Heartfelt originals and classic rock deep cuts. — 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


Saturday, December 20, 2025

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

Live music with Claude Hopper Holiday Hootenanny
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Americana and roots rock. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Los Olivos with the New Vibe
3 – 6 pm
Funk+. Annual Christmas Party. — Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. (Los Olivos)

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

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

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
8 – 11 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Arwen Lewis & Jason Achilles
8 – 11 pm
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Sunday, December 21, 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 with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern

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

Live music in Solvang with Lux Lawless
8 – 10 pm
Dark and moody tunes. — Lost Chord Guitars


Friday, December 26, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with McGuire & Ward
5 – 8 pm
Eclectic mix. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Nate Latta
8 – 11 pm
Country roots with rockabilly & punk beats. — High Roller Tiki Lounge


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 Buellton with The Hoodlum Friends
1 – 5 pm
Eclectic rock, folk, and surf. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Cadillac Angels
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Midwestern roots and California surf. — Cold Spring Tavern

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

Last Call Holiday Party in Los Olivos
5 – 8 pm
Happy birthday to Jordan of Strange Family Vineyeard. — Strange Family Vineyard Tasting Room

Live music in Solvang with Hot Roux
8 – 11 pm
Swampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Austin Beede Jazz Quartet
8 – 11 pm
Jazz. — Lost Chord Guitars


Sunday, December 28, 2025

Live music in Buellton with the T-Bone Ramblers
1 – 5 pm
Classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

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

Live music in Solvang with George Quirin
8 – 10 pm
Spanish style guitar. — Lost Chord Guitars

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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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