SYV Buzz

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, October 9, 2025

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, October 10, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
4 – 7 pm
Songwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with the Soul Cats
5 – 8 pm
Songs from the '60s and '70s. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Big Mess
8 – 11 pm
No details. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang from Harrison Flynn with Cole Gallagher
8 – 11 pm
Rock, blues, and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, October 11, 2025

October wine release with live music from Elias & Madeline
11 am
Boleros, bossa nova, and jazz from Mexico. Food by Grapevine Catering. — Zaca Mesa Winery

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

Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Classic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Marika & the Ohms
4 – 7 pm
Classic and new rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Idle Hands
8 – 11 pm
Blues/rock. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Little Mischief
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Live music. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, October 12, 2025

Live music in Buellton with the Oddly Straight Duo
1 – 5 pm
Classic rock and Americana. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Nate Latta
2 – 5 pm
Americana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Under Cover
8 – 10 pm
High-octane rock covers. — Lost Chord Guitars


Tuesday, October 14, 2025

2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez
6 – 7:30 pm
2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon

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


Wednesday, October 15, 2025

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

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

Live music in Santa Ynez with Gretchen Peters
7 pm
Tales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon

Live music in Solvang with The Maybirds
8 – 10 pm
Rock. — Lost Chord Guitars


Thursday, October 16, 2025

Live music in Solvang with New Clementine
8 – 10 pm
New wave, rock, reggae, and more. — Lost Chord Guitars


Friday, October 17, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella
4 – 7 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Los Olivos with Freddy & Friends
5 – 8 pm
Live music. — Carhartt Family Wines

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


Saturday, October 18, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor
12 – 4 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Vintage Renegades
1 – 5 pm
Vintage and modern rock. — 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 Solvang with Keith Cox
8 – 11 pm
Classic rock and adult contemporary. — The Good Life

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


Sunday, October 19, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Gator Souffle
12 – 4 pm
Soulful roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney
1 – 5 pm
Songwriter. — 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 Alan Satchwell
2 – 5 pm
Jazz. — Carhartt Family Wines


Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Covers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

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


Friday, October 24, 2025

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

Live music in Los Olivos with Bite the Bullet
5 – 8 pm
Live music. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Laine & Pat
8 – 11 pm
Friday Night Jam session. — The Good Life


Saturday, October 25, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Smelly Cat
12 – 4 pm
'90s music. — 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 Claude Hopper
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Americana and roots rock. — Cold Spring Tavern

Movie Night in Los Olivos
6:30 pm
Beetlejuice under the stars. — Demetria


Sunday, October 26, 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 with Teresa Russell
1:30 – 4:30 pm
No details. — Cold Spring Tavern

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


Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Trivia Night in Buellton
6:30 pm
Get ready for an evening of brain-teasing fun and great wine because Brick Barn Wine Estate is hosting Trivia Night with our very own harvest intern Reagan Rogers as the Quizmaster MC! — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Wednesday, October 29, 2025

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

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


Friday, October 31, 2025


Saturday, November 1, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Hot Roux
1 – 5 pm
Swampy rock 'n' roll and Louisiana blues. Food from VinXEvents from noon to 6 pm. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Saturday, November 8, 2025

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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!