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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.

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Live music and wine tasting

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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


Wednesday, December 31, 2025

New Year's Eve Celebration in Solvang
12 – 10 pm
Ring in the New Year on East Coast time with a 9 pm toast. — The Good Life

New Year's Eve party in Santa Ynez with LiveWire and DJ Lex
8 pm
Classic rock. — Maverick Saloon

New Year's Eve Artist Review Party in Solvang
8 pm
Ring in the new year with a review of some of Lost Chord's favorites, accompanied by a full backing band, and lots of fun. — Lost Chord Guitars


Thursday, January 1, 2026

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, January 2, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Les Rose
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Jazz. — McClain Cellars

Live music in Santa Ynez with Rebel Heart
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Modern country. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, January 3, 2026

Live music in Buellton with the Cadillac Angels
1 – 5 pm
Midwestern roots and California surf. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Brian Kinsella Band
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Blues. — Cold Spring Tavern

LIve music with SB 1200
2 – 5 pm
Live music. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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

Live music in Solvang with Les Rose
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Jazz. — McClain Cellars

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

Nightmare After Xmas Comedy Show in Solvang
8 – 9:30 pm
From Wasted Potential Comedy, featuring Samantha Hale, Keith Graber, Ashley Blom, Riley Jane, and MC Lauren Kruszyna. — Final Girl Wines

Live music in Santa Ynez with Pull the Trigger
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Country. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, January 4, 2026

Live music with the Mannish Boys
1 – 4 pm
Live music. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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


Tuesday, January 6, 2026

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


Wednesday, January 7, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, January 8, 2026

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, January 9, 2026

Live music in Solvang with John Lyle
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Acoustic guitar. — McClain Cellars

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Just Dave Band
8:30 – 11:30 pm
California country. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, January 10, 2026

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

Live music with the Unaccompanied Miners
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Live music. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Out of the Blue
2 – 5 pm
Classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Kevin Rhue
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Live music. — McClain Cellars

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

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


Sunday, January 11, 2026

Live music with Cowboy Diplomacy
1 – 4 pm
Live music. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia
1 – 5 pm
Covers and originals in English & Spanish. — 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


Tuesday, January 13, 2026

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


Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Paul Kent
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Rock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, January 15, 2026

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, January 16, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Lindsey Marie
5:30 – 8:30 pm
Jazzy indie rock singer / songwriter. — McClain Cellars

Live music in Santa Ynez with Mercantile Sessions
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Live music. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, January 17, 2026

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

Live music with the Will Stephens Band
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Fun and danceable. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Colonel Angus
2 – 5 pm
AC/DC tribute band. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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


Sunday, January 18, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Amber & Smoke
1 – 5 pm
California folk 'n' soul. — 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 Santa Ynez with the Mad Caddies
7 – 10 pm
Ska. — Maverick Saloon


Monday, January 19, 2026

Knights of Rock in Santa Ynez
7 – 9 pm
Maverick Saloon


Tuesday, January 20, 2026

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


Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, January 22, 2026

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, January 23, 2026

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project
9 pm
'80s music. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, January 24, 2026

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 the Winetones
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Folk and blues duo. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers
2 – 5 pm
Classic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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

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


Sunday, January 25, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor
1 – 5 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Xangie
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Live music. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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


Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, January 29, 2026

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
8:30 – 11:30 pm
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, January 30, 2026

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

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


Saturday, January 31, 2026

Live music in Buellton with the John Lyle Trio
1 – 5 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Paradise Kings
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Blues and more. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 101
9 pm
90s rock. — Maverick Saloon

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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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