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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Thursday, January 22, 2026 | |
![]() | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with John Lyle5:30 – 8:30 pmAcoustic guitar. — McClain Cellars |
![]() | Live music in Los Olivos with Takács Quartet7 pmPerforming Beethoven’s String Quartet, Op. 18, No. 2; Nokuthula Ngwenyama’s “Flow”; and Dvořák’s String Quartet No. 13 in G Major, Op. 106. — St. Mark's in the Valley |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
![]() | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, January 24, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Buellton with Out of the Blue1 – 5 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
![]() | Live music with the Winetones1:30 – 4:30 pmFolk and blues duo. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers2 – 5 pmClassic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
![]() | Live music in Los Olivos with Jared Nels4 – 6 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Kevin Rhue5:30 – 8:30 pmLive music. — McClain Cellars |
![]() | Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
![]() | Cosmos & Cocktails Guided Stargazing in Los Alamos6 – 8 pmSkyview will be hosting an intimate evening of guided stargazing with Unistellar, led by astrochemist Rachel Huchmala-Hoppe. — Skyview Motel |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with the Red Coyote Band8 – 11 pmLive music. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
![]() | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Robert Heft Band8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, January 25, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor1 – 5 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
![]() | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
![]() | Live music with Xangie1:30 – 4:30 pmLive music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Chris Pierce and Astrid YoungJanuary 25 – December 25Singer-songwriters. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | |
![]() | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4:30 – 6:30 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
![]() | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Dovecote5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, January 29, 2026 | |
![]() | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, January 30, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Jared Nels5:30 – 8:30 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — McClain Cellars |
![]() | Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Bear Redell8 pmCountry singer-songwriter. — Lost Chord Guitars |
![]() | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, January 31, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Buellton with the John Lyle Trio1 – 5 pmAcoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch |
![]() | Open House Open Bottle Wine Festival in Buellton1 – 3 pmSmall Santa Barbara County wineries, live music, and food catered by Clean Slate. |
![]() | Live music with Paradise Kings1:30 – 4:30 pmBlues and more. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Live music with SB 12002 – 5 pmLive music. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
![]() | Live music in Los Olivos with Jacob Cole4 – 6 pmSinger-songwriter. — Four Brothers Wine Company |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Les Rose5:30 – 8:30 pmJazz. — McClain Cellars |
![]() | Artiste Supper Club: Origins of India6 – 8 pmThis special dinner features Shekar Sathyanarayana, founder of Nalla, who brings South Asian cuisine, music, and culture to life through immersive culinary experiences. — Artiste Tasting Studio |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Gator Souffle8 – 11 pmSoulful roots and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
![]() | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, February 1, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Medieval music in Los Olivos with the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara7 pmFun and Exhilarating Music of the "Dark Ages" from England, Spain, France, Sweden, and more. — St. Mark's in the Valley |
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | |
![]() | Two-Step Lesson with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pmTwo-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
![]() | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | |
![]() | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Presqu'ile5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, February 5, 2026 | |
![]() | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, February 6, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
![]() | Live music in Santa Ynez with 33 Thunder8:30 – 11:30 pmModern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, February 7, 2026 | |
![]() | SYV Polar Bear Plunge8 – 10 amJoin us bright and early at the SYHS Pool Deck for a fun, chilly dip in the pool - followed by hot coffee, cocoa, and donuts - and a BIG announcement about the future SYV Community Aquatics Complex! This is a free and family-friendly event for the whole community! |
![]() | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Live music with TikiBomb2 – 5 pmClassic rock, pop, dance, and even some country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
![]() | Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Honey Disposition8 – 11 pmSinger-songwriters influenced by folk, jazz, rock, and pop. — 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 |
Sunday, February 8, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
![]() | Live music with Kelly's Lot1:30 pm – 4:30 amRock and blues. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Friday, February 13, 2026 | |
![]() | Chocolate and Wine Pairing Experience in Santa YnezFebruary 13–15Celebrate love and indulgence this Valentine’s Day weekend with perfectly paired wines and handcrafted chocolates from Twenty-Four Blackbird. — Sunstone Winery |
Saturday, February 14, 2026 | |
![]() | Valentines Wine & Truffle Weekend in Santa Ynez with Live MusicFebruary 14–15Includes artisan chocolates from Jessica Foster Confections, a flight of five signature Brander wines, and music from Hayli Carleton (Saturday) and Lindsey Marie (Sunday). — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
![]() | Valentines Day live music with Russ Douglass12 – 3 pmBring your own picnic! — Rancho Sisquoc |
![]() | Live music in Los Olivos with Brian Black12 – 4 pmClassics and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch |
![]() | Live music with Barry McGuire1:30 – 4:30 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern |
![]() | Live music in Solvag with Matt Price2 – 4:30 pmClassical guitar. — Toccata Tasting Room |
![]() | Valentine's Dinner in Santa Ynez6 – 9 pmA curated prix fixe menu paired with Roblar wines. — Roblar Winery and Vineyards |
Sunday, February 15, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | |
![]() | Live music in Solvang with Everclear7 pmAlt rock. — Solvang Festival Theater |







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