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 | |
 | Holmes & Watson in SolvangJuly 11–26Join Dr. Watson in a twisty, tantalizing mystery as he navigates a deadly guessing game to uncover the truth behind three men claiming to be Sherlock Holmes, in Jeffery Hatcher's gripping adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's original tale, Holmes and Watson. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor4:30 – 6:30 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with Out of the Blue5 – 8 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Solvang Park |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Babcock Winery and live music from Shawn Jones6 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore SOLD OUT7:30 pmTales from the Tavern. Almost acoustic duo. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Chris Pelonis and Ben Jordan8 – 10 pmMulti-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Stacked4:30 – 7:30 pmRock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Teresa Pico8 – 10 pmFavorites and originals. — Lost Chord Guitars |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill RotellaJuly 25–27Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jonathan McEuen5 – 8 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Nataly Lola5 – 7 pmSinger/songwriter. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with Les Rose5:30 – 8:30 pmJazz. — McClain Cellars |
 | Live music in Solvang with June Clivas7 – 10 pmHigh energy country, rock, and western. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Dirty Cello8 – 11 pmA high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Ripleys8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern rock covers. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
| Cars & Coffee, Brunch & Music10 amCars & Coffee will start and happen the last Saturday of every month! All car lovers welcome, all rides or no rides! — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Ray Jaurique Band12 – 4 pmOriginal roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with JonesHouse1 – 4 pmJonesHouse is a mid-century, sugar-coated collection of Pop Pop Pop inspired by Petula Clark, 5th Dimension, Burt Bacharach, and Lulu. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Brady Harris1 – 4 pmAmericana and rock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music with the New Vibe4 – 7 pmFunk+. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project5 pm'80s music. — Gainey Vineyard |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kathleen Sieck & The Paradise Road8 – 11 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Laine & Pat8 – 11 pmFriday Night Jam session. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Josue Hernandez y Los Diamantes8 pmHot valley nights. — Chumash Casino Resort |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | |
 | Retrospective Syrah Tasting in Los Olivos11 amA guided vertical tasting of five standout vintages of Beckmen Vineyards' syrah from PMV Block Six. — Beckmen Vineyards |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Bill Rotella12 – 4 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music with Stacked1 – 4 pmRock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Buellton with the Lowdown Dudes1 – 5 pmClassic rock covers and originals. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Dustin Janson2 – 5 pmAmericana. — Carhartt Family Wines |
| Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project3 pm'80s music. — Theaterfest Garden |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson3 – 7:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless8 – 10 pmPop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh4:30 – 6:30 pmAcoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Live music in Solvang with Knee Deep5 – 8 pmJazz, R&B, pop, soul, and funk. — Solvang Park |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 | |
 | BBQ Out Back in Los Olivos4 – 7 pmFess Parker Winery & Vineyard is throwing a good old-fashioned summer BBQ. They'’ll be pouring Fess Parker, Epiphany, and Fesstivity wines by the glass and bottle while Third Window Brewing serves up cold beer and smash burgers hot off the grill. Guests can also enjoy delicious offerings available for purchase from Nella Kitchen & Bar and explore a curated pop-up from Coco Belle. Plus, FP Ranch will have beef available for purchase. — Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, August 1, 2025 | |
 | Something Rotten in SolvangAugust 1–23Join the Bottom Brothers on a riotous quest to outshine Shakespeare in this uproariously entertaining musical romp. Something Rotten blends sixteenth-century wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair to prove that stardom requires kicking up your heels and staying true to yourself. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney4 – 7 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Will Breman5 – 7 pmSinger/songwriter/multi instrumentalist. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Free Radical4 – 7 pmAmericana, blues-inspired rock, covers, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Nate Latta & the Tailgaters1 – 4 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Ghost Monster5 – 8 pmFeel-good rock 'n' roll. — Solvang Park |
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu3 pmSteely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Waymarkers5 – 8 pmCeltic. — Solvang Park |
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with East Valley Road4:30 – 7:30 pmSoulful blues and Americana. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
Friday, August 15, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Keith Cox5 – 7 pmClassic rock and adult contemporary. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kelly's Lot5 – 8 pmRock and blues. — Solvang Park |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Eliza Gilkyson and Nina Gerber7:30 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | |
 | Movies Under the Stars: Mamma Mia!6:30 pmJoin us Demetria for evening under the stars at one of their summer "Movie in the Vineyard" nights. Each ticket includes a bottle of wine to share, all-you-can-eat artisan cuisine from De La Vina catering, and popcorn & candy. Upon arrival, enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres in the upper courtyard. — Demetria |
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Soul Kool5 – 8 pmSmooth, funky, and old school acoustic. — Solvang Park |
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | |
 | Songs for Nobodies in SolvangAugust 28 – September 7Featuring songs by Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, and Maria Callas. Step into the mesmerizing world of Songs for Nobodies, where the paths of some of the most legendary singers of all time intersect with those of everyday women in a tour de force of inspiration and resilience. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney7 pmSongwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Mulvey7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Live music in Solvang with Out of the Blue
- Live music in Solvang with Chris Pelonis and Ben Jordan
- Live music in Solvang with June Clivas
- Cars & Coffee, Brunch & Music
- Live music in Solvang with Brady Harris
- Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson
- Retrospective Syrah Tasting in Los Olivos
- Live music in Los Olivos with Dustin Janson
- BBQ Out Back in Los Olivos
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case
Wednesday, July 23
Friday, July 25
Saturday, July 26
Sunday, July 27
Thursday, July 31
Wednesday, October 1
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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!