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 3, 2025 | |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, April 4, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Shawn Jones4 pm – 7 amBlues/rock/Americana. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Mia Girard4:30 – 6 pmAcoustic classics in an intimate setting. — SAMsARA Wine Co. |
 | Live music in Solvang with JD Goodwin & Arsen Giorgio7 pmDetails not available. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kathleen Sieck & The Paradise Road8 – 11 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music with Richiman & Groove Nice8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues trio from South Korea. Check out the SYV Buzz interview with Richiman & Groove Nice. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Lindsey Marie11 amFoxen's 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery |
 | Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with Cuyama Mama & the Hot Flashes with special guest The Real John Gary1:30 – 4:30 pmThe most rockin', foot stompin', apron flauntin' musical act in the Cuyama Valley. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Buellton with Different Strings2 – 6 pmRock, adult contemporary, and classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Fool's Gold Wine Festival3 – 5 pmA tasting of library wines, unicorns, and rarities from local producers including Brander, Civilization, Clementine Carter, Disko, DreamCote, Eislynn, Ken Brown, LoFi, Lumen, Pars Fortuna, Rancho Sisquoc, Roark, Rocket's Red, Sea Creatures, Storm, Story of Soil, and Whitcraft. — Pico Los Alamos |
 | Live music with Out of the Blue3 – 6 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Ozomatli live in Solvang7 – 9 pmLatin, hip-hop, funk, reggae, and global sounds. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kelp7 – 10 pmSurf music. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Carmen & the Renegade Vigilantes8:30 pmCountry and rock music. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, April 6, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Will Breman11 amFoxen's 40th Anniversary Weekend Celebration. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery |
 | Live music in Buellton with Manny Mestas12 – 4 pmClassical/Spanish guitarist. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Grey Bear Erickson1 – 4 pmGuitar. — Sunstone Winery |
 | Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney2 – 6 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jared Nels3 – 7 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — Maverick Saloon |
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4 – 7 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Brander Vineyard takeover at Mattie's Tavern with live music TBD5 – 7 pmWine and music. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, April 10, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, April 11, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia4 – 7 pmCovers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Corkscrew Comedy Festival in Santa Ynez6 – 9 pmLive comedy. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford7 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
| Live music in Solvang with Shawn Jones8 – 11 pmBlues/rock/Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Jimi Nelson Band9:30 – 11:45 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, April 12, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmAcoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music at Sean Wiggins' Birthday Bash1:30 – 4:30 pmOriginals and classic covers. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with Adrian Floy & THC3 – 6 pmReggae. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Corkscrew Comedy Festival6 – 9 pmAt locations around the valley. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang: A Hard Day's Night tribute to the Beatles7 – 9 pmHard Day’s Night, Southern California's #1 Beatles Tribute Show, has been thrilling audiences with tight harmonies and flawless note-for-note instrumental renditions of Beatle hits. Hard Day’s Night has honed their show to become one of the most musically and visually satisfying Beatle tribute acts in the world - and they are bringing their performance to the Santa Ynez Valley! — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Ray Jaurique Trio7 – 10 pmOriginal roots and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Steven McClintock with Warren Sellers and Arwen Lewis8 – 11 pmSinger-songwriters. — 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 |
Sunday, April 13, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Kenny Taylor12 – 4 pmPaso Robles singer-songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, April 17, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Ann-Marita Garsed8 – 10 pmAmerican by way of Sweden. — Lost Chord Guitars |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, April 18, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Flamy Grant and opening set by Story & Tune8 pmA therapeutic, theatrical mix of storytelling and song by a Christian music chart-topping drag perfomer. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, April 19, 2025 | |
 | Rosé Soirée in Los Olivos11 amA celebration of rosé wines, brunch inspired bites, and an elegant, pink-themed event in preparation for the season ahead. — Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor12 – 4 pmRock, country, and blues. With Danny’s Pop Up Pizza. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers3 – 6 pmClassic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, April 20, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmAcoustic guitar. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, April 22, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, April 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music with the Honeysuckle Possums1:30 – 4:30 pmNo details. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | El Jabali Fest in Buellton with Alma Rosa4 – 7 pmLive mariachi music, a DJ, and delicious tacos to keep you fueled for the fun. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek at Alma Rosa's newest releases! Location: at Alma Rosa Ranch in Buellton. — Alma Rosa Winery Tasting Room |
 | Live music from Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels4 – 7 pmMidwestern roots and California surf by the water. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, April 27, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Barry McGuire1 – 4 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music with Teresa Russell1:30 – 4:30 pmNo details. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Jared Nels3 – 7 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — Maverick Saloon |
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, May 1, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doublewide Kings3 pmOriginals and covers featuring roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of '70s FM radio. — Theaterfest Garden |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Live music with Richiman & Groove Nice
- Fool's Gold Wine Festival
- Live music in Solvang: A Hard Day's Night tribute to the Beatles
- Live music in Solvang with Ann-Marita Garsed
- Live music in Solvang with Flamy Grant and opening set by Story & Tune
- El Jabali Fest in Buellton with Alma Rosa
Friday, April 4
Saturday, April 5
Saturday, April 12
Thursday, April 17
Friday, April 18
Saturday, April 26
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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!