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
Ongoing | |
 | A Cowboy Christmas in BuelltonNovember 29 – December 31A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of holiday activities for all ages. — River View Park |
 | Holiday Light & Music Show in SolvangEvery evening during Solvang Julefest, Solvang Park will come alive with all that sparkles and shines! Enjoy a 10-minute light and music display on the hour each night, right in the center of all of Solvang’s holiday magic. Light show times 5 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, and 9 pm. — Solvang Park |
 | Julefest in SolvangSolvang Julefest is a month+ of lights, celebratory events, and holiday cheer. Visit for family fun, seasonal music, holiday shopping, culinary delights, wine & beer, and more. |
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Lindsey Suarez12 – 4 pmSolo acoustic. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with the Jayden Secor Band1 – 5 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Barry McGuire1:30 – 4:30 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with Adrian Floy & THC3 – 6 pmReggae. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers4 – 7 pmSingers fill the air with holiday tunes as they roam the streets of downtown Solvang. — Solvang Park |
 | Ugly Sweaters & Tasty Cookies in Los Olivos4 – 6 pmHoliday party. — Tercero Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Brian Black7 – 10 pmClassics and blues. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar |
 | Live music in Solvang with Spencer the Gardner, Zach Madden, and Guests8 – 11 pmWinter Solstice Singer/Songwriter Celebration. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Eric Zobel8 – 11 pmRock, folk, blues, country, pop, reggae, and contemporary. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Jimi Nelson Band8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, December 22, 2024 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with Nate & Hector1 – 4 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker1 – 5 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with the Zydeco Zippers5 – 8 pmZydeco, probably. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Solvang with Teresa Pico with Rodney McAdams8 – 10 pmFavorites and originals. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 | |
 | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, December 26, 2024 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, December 27, 2024 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with John Lyle4 – 7 pmAcoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | LIve music in Solvang with Vlad7 – 10 pmAcoustic folk ballads & blues. — 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 |
Saturday, December 28, 2024 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with the Reserve1:30 – 4:30 pmAmericana. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with the Lowdown Dudes2 pmClassic garage rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Rayford Bros7 – 10 pmCountry, rockabilly, blues, surf, and greasy rock-n-roll. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jacob Cole7 – 10 pmSinger-songwriter. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jared Nels8 – 11 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — The Good Life |
| Jazz & Jazz Adjacent in Solvang8 – 11 pmFeaturing Austin Beede, Andrew Martinez, Ben Wilmore, & Rob Moreno. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm'90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, December 29, 2024 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Ray Jaurique12 – 4 pmOriginal roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music with Matthew Clark1 – 4 pmBeach-town music (originals and covers). — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Buellton with Moments in Time Duo1 – 5 pmClassic rock and pop. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with the Will Stephens Band5 – 8 pmFun and danceable. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 | |
 | New Year's Eve Celebration12 – 10 pmCelebrate New Year's Eve on East Coast Time in the cellar around a warm fire. The night will include party favors and a Sparkling Toast at 9pm. — The Good Life |
 | New Year's Eve Party in Santa Ynez with LiveWire and DJ Lex8 pmNYE party. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, January 2, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, January 4, 2025 | |
| Live music with Adrian Floy & THC3 – 6 pmReggae. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, January 5, 2025 | |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, January 9, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, January 11, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Rebel Heart8:30 – 11:30 pmModern country. — Maverick Saloon |