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

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Ongoing

A Cowboy Christmas in Buellton
November 29 – December 31
A Cowboy Christmas returns for another year of holiday activities for all ages. — River View Park

Holiday Light & Music Show in Solvang
Every 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 Solvang
Solvang 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.


Thursday, December 5, 2024

Winemaker tasting in Santa Ynez
4:30 pm
Cabernet Sauvignon with Fred Brander. — Brander Winery & Vineyard

Wine School: Wine and Cheese Pairing
7 – 8:30 pm
Learn to pair wine and food with sommelier Wes Hogan. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar

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


Friday, December 6, 2024

SYV Holiday Lights Festival in Buellton
The third annual SYV Holiday Lights Festival hosted by the Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden will take place over the course of 3 weekends in December. — Santa Ynez Valley Botanic Garden

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

Christmas Open House
4 – 6 pm
Join us for a delightful tasting of Christmas wines, perfectly paired with a selection of holiday cheeses and artisan chocolates from Stafford’s Chocolate. — Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyard Tasting Room

Christmas Open House
4 – 6 pm
Savor Jill’s homemade biscotti with Toccata Late Harvest Moscato and indulge in a festive mulled wine. — Toccata Tasting Room

Live music in Solvang with J.P. McDermott
December 6–24
Rockabilly. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Shawn Jones
December 6–10
Blues/rock/Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with Are We Not Horses?
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Maybe we are. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, December 7, 2024

Holiday market in Santa Ynez
December 7–8
Experience a European-inspired market of lights and delights, where you can enjoy local gift vendors, festive food and beverage, Santa Claus, and more. — Sunstone Winery

Live music in Los Olivos with Kelly Fitzgerald
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Brander Navidad
12:30 pm
Live music, folk art exhibit, and wine tasting. — Brander Winery & Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with the Lowdown Dudes
1 – 5 pm
Classic rock covers and originals. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Oddly Straight
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Classic rock and Americana. — Cold Spring Tavern

Los Olivos Olde Fashioned Christmas
2 – 7 pm
Visit Open Houses, experience snow, and get fun photos, treats, and deals at shops, restaurants, and tasting rooms. Tree lighting is at 6pm.

Live music with the Vanise Terry Band
3 – 6 pm
— — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers
4 – 7 pm
Singers fill the air with holiday tunes as they roam the streets of downtown Solvang. — Solvang Park

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jonathan Firey
4 – 7 pm
Solo acoustic guitar. — Carr Winery

Live music in Solvang with Gator Souffle
December 7–23
Soulful roots and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Jared Nels
7 – 10 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar

Live music in Solvang with Keith Cox
December 7–16
Classic rock and adult contemporary. — The Good Life

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, December 8, 2024

Wine tasting in Solvang with Kris Beverly of Civilization Wine
12 – 3 pm
Meet Your Maker. — The Good Life

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

Live music in Buellton with Jacob Cole
December 8–11
Singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music with Nate & Hector
1 – 4 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Buellton with Kelly Fitzgerald
1 – 5 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Green Flag Summer
December 8–30
Rock, reggae, and covers. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Solvang with Joel Jacks, Hayli Carleton, and Jonathan Firey
8 – 10 pm
A Nashville-style songwriting round. — Lost Chord Guitars


Tuesday, December 10, 2024

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


Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Live music in Buellton with Jared Nels
4 – 7 pm
At Pops Place. Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, December 12, 2024

Live music in Solvang with Dave Tate
8 – 10 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Lost Chord Guitars

Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez
December 12–28
It's your turn. — Maverick Saloon


Friday, December 13, 2024

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
December 13–27
Acoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music in Solvang with Brian Black
December 13–15
Classics and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

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

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


Saturday, December 14, 2024

Annual Makers Faire in Los Olivos
11 am – 3 pm
Kick off the holiday season in wine country, support our community of local artists, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. — Zaca Mesa Winery

Live music in Los Olivos with Do No Harm
12 – 4 pm
Blues, rock, motown, and soul. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Marika & the Ohms
1 – 5 pm
Classic and new rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Cuyama Mama & the Hot Flashes
1:30 – 4:30 pm
The most rockin', foot stompin', apron flauntin' musical act in the Cuyama Valley. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Out of the Blue
3 – 6 pm
Classic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Winter Wonder Concert of Carols
3 – 4:30 pm
Performed by the Santa Ynez Valley Chorale. At the Solvang Veteran’s Building.

Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers
4 – 7 pm
Singers fill the air with holiday tunes as they roam the streets of downtown Solvang. — Solvang Park

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

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
7 – 10 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Jonathan Firey
7 – 10 pm
Solo acoustic guitar. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar

Live music in Solvang with Chris Stills
8 – 11:30 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Solvang with Nicole Sophia
December 14–30
Indie pop/rock singer/songwriter. — The Good Life

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


Sunday, December 15, 2024

Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Galysh
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with Jared Nels
12 – 4 pm
At Pops Place. Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music in Buellton with Night Ridge
1 – 5 pm
Country, classic rock, R&B, 50s, 60s, 70s rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Lenny Kerley Band
1:30 pm
— — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Local's Night Holiday Potluck
6 – 9 pm
Put on that Holiday Sweater, bring a dish, and join local friends in the cellar around a roaring fire for a night of holiday merriment. Beer and wine specials as well as our famous housemade Danish Glogg (mulled wine) and holiday music. — The Good Life

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


Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
4 – 7 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, December 19, 2024

Live music in Solvang from Christian Lopez
8 – 11 pm
Americana singer/songwriter. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Friday, December 20, 2024

Live music in Solvang with Arwen Lewis
7 – 10 pm
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Santa Ynez with 33 Thunder
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Modern country. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, December 21, 2024

Live music in Los Olivos with Lindsey Suarez
12 – 4 pm
Solo acoustic. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Buellton with the Jayden Secor Band
December 21–30
Rock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Barry McGuire
December 21–26
Eclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Adrian Floy & THC
3 – 6 pm
Reggae. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Christmas Matters Holiday Carolers
4 – 7 pm
Singers fill the air with holiday tunes as they roam the streets of downtown Solvang. — Solvang Park

Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy
7 – 10 pm
Rock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Brian Black
7 – 10 pm
Classics and blues. — Arrowsmith's Wine Bar

Live music in Solvang with Spencer the Gardner, Zach Madden, and Guests
8 – 11 pm
Winter Solstice Singer/Songwriter Celebration. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Solvang with Eric Zobel
December 21–23
Rock, folk, blues, country, pop, reggae, and contemporary. — The Good Life

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


Sunday, December 22, 2024

Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with Nate & Hector
1 – 4 pm
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
1 – 5 pm
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with the Zydeco Zippers
5 – 8 pm
Zydeco, probably. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, December 24, 2024

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


Thursday, December 26, 2024

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


Friday, December 27, 2024

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


Saturday, December 28, 2024

Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with the Reserve
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Americana. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with the Lowdown Dudes
2 pm
Classic garage rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with Jared Nels
8 – 11 pm
Santa Barbara singer/songwriter. — The Good Life

Jazz & Jazz Adjacent in Solvang
8 – 11 pm
Featuring Austin Beede, Andrew Martinez, Ben Wilmore, & Rob Moreno. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Sunday, December 29, 2024

Live music in Los Olivos with Ray Jaurique
12 – 4 pm
Original roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music with Matthew Clark
1 – 4 pm
Beach-town music (originals and covers). — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music with the Will Stephens Band
5 – 8 pm
Fun and danceable. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, December 31, 2024

New Year's Eve Celebration
12 – 10 pm
Celebrate 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 Lex
8 pm
NYE party. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, January 4, 2025

Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols
January 4 – October 25
Blues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon


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!