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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Friday, May 23, 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 the Soul Cats
5 – 8 pm
Songs from the '60s and '70s. — Carhartt Family Wines

Vinyl Friday in Los Olivos with Wylde West Wreckerds
5 – 7 pm
Rolling Stones night. — Strange Family Vineyard Tasting Room

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

Live music from the George & Michael Band
8 – 11 pm
Singer-songwriter duo delivering originals and Classic Rock deep cuts. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jayden Secor
8:30 – 11:30 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Maverick Saloon


Saturday, May 24, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola
12 – 4 pm
Singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

Live music in Los Olivos with Brian Black
12 – 4 pm
Classics and blues. — Firestone Vineyard

Live music in Solvang with Will Breman
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Singer/songwriter/multi instrumentalist. — Rideau Vineyard

Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight
1 – 4 pm
Classic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music with About Time Duo
1 – 5 pm
Cosmic California rock. — Rancho Sisquoc

Live music in Buellton with Different Strings
1 – 5 pm
Rock, adult contemporary, and classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Live music with Smelly Cat
1:30 – 4:30 pm
'90s music. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with the New Vibe
3 – 6 pm
Funk+. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Memorial Weekend Gathering in Solvang
4 – 6 pm
A free community event honoring those who served. Enjoy live music, an honor guard presentation, and bring your own picnic to relax in the beautiful outdoor space. All are welcome for this heartfelt kickoff to Memorial Day weekend! — Theaterfest Garden

Live music in Solvang with Pablo Cruise with opening act Out of the Blue
7 pm
Classic rock. — Solvang Festival Theater

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 Eric Zobel
8 – 11 pm
Rock, folk, blues, country, pop, reggae, and contemporary. — The Good Life

Live music in Solvang with Beth Wimmer
8 – 11 pm
Americana and modern folk. — Lost Chord Guitars

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


Sunday, May 25, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker
Acoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Sunstone Winery

Celebrate Rosé at Foxen
11:30 am
Festive afternoon of rosé, food, and music. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery

Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh
12 – 4 pm
Acoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm

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

Live music in Solvang with Bill Rotella
12:30 – 3:30 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Rideau Vineyard

Live music with the Mannish Boys
1 – 4 pm
No details. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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

Live music with Salt Martians
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Bluegrass — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Los Olivos with Alan Satchwell
2 – 4 pm
Jazz. — Carhartt Family Wines

Live music in Solvang with Joseph Arthur and Shane Alexander
8 – 10 pm
Indie folk. — Lost Chord Guitars

Live music in Solvang with the Rincons
8 – 11 pm
Old-time classics. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

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


Monday, May 26, 2025

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

Live music from Tina Schlieske & the Graceland Exiles with Sister Laura
1 – 4 pm
Original material as well as old R&B, rock. and soul. — Cold Spring Tavern


Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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


Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Live music in Santa Ynez with Jayden Secor
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate

Pence winemaker takeover at Mattie's Tavern with live music TBD
5 – 7 pm
Mingle with Blair, Dianne, and the rest of the Pence team — Mattei's Tavern


Thursday, May 29, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Walk the Whale
8 – 10 pm
Power-trio rock with introspective lyricism. — Lost Chord Guitars


Friday, May 30, 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 Teresa Russell
5 – 8 pm
No details. — Carhartt Family Wines

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


Saturday, May 31, 2025

Live music in Los Olivos with Bill Rotella
12 – 4 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Firestone Vineyard

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 Reserve
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Americana. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with Dusty Strings
4 – 7 pm
Details not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music in Solvang with the Bill Reiland Trio
7 – 10 pm
Rock covers. — High Roller Tiki Lounge

Live music in Solvang with Noach Tangeras
8 – 11 pm
American roots. — The Good Life

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


Sunday, June 1, 2025

Live music with the Traveling Hurtados
1 – 4 pm
Details not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music from 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 Nate Latta
2 pm – 2 am
Country roots with rockabilly & punk beats. — Carhartt Family Wines

Razzle Dazzle Disco in Los Olivos
2 – 5 pm
Third Annual Razzle Dazzle Disco SYV PRIDE MONTH Kickoff Party & PRIDE Rosé Release. — Future Perfect Wines

Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless
8 – 10 pm
Pop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars


Tuesday, June 3, 2025

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


Wednesday, June 4, 2025

Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor
4:30 – 6:30 pm
Rock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate


Thursday, June 5, 2025

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


Friday, June 6, 2025

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, June 7, 2025

Rhone Rodeo Tasting in Los Olivos
10:30 am
Saddle up for a unique wine tasting experience at Epiphany this summer! As part of our year-long 25th Anniversary celebration, we’re bringing together four pioneers who helped shape the Rhône varietal wine scene in Santa Barbara County: Bob Lindquist, Eli Parker, Andrew Murray, and Blair Fox. We’re thrilled to bring these four trailblazers together for an unforgettable day of wine, conversation, reflection and celebration — Epiphany Cellars Tasting Room

Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker
1 – 4 pm
No details available. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music with Barry McGuire
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Eclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music with the Will Stephens Band
4 – 7 pm
Fun and danceable. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

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

LIve music in Solvang with Eric Tambini
8 – 11 pm
Solo acoustic. — The Good Life

Live music in Santa Ynez with Carmen & the Renegade Vigilantes
8:30 pm
Country and rock music. — Maverick Saloon


Sunday, June 8, 2025

Live music from Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels
1 – 4 pm
Midwestern roots and California surf by the water. — Hook'd Bar & Grill

Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
1:30 – 4:30 pm
Guitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern

Live music in Solvang with Doublewide Kings
3 pm
Originals and covers featuring roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of '70s FM radio. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, June 15, 2025

Father's Day live music with Russ Douglass
12 – 3 pm
Bring your own picnic! — Rancho Sisquoc


Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Sean Wiggins & lOne gOat
5 – 8 pm
Music in the Park 2025 — Solvang Park


Sunday, June 22, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Jeffrey East
3 pm
Country. — Theaterfest Garden


Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Live music in Solvang with The T-Bone Ramblers
5 – 8 pm
Classic rock & Americana. Music in the Park 2025. — Solvang Park


Sunday, June 29, 2025


Sunday, July 13, 2025

Live music in Solvang with the Storytellers
3 pm
Progressive bluegrass. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, July 20, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Left on Tenth
3 pm
Funky rock. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, July 27, 2025

Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project
3 pm
'80s music. — Theaterfest Garden


Sunday, August 10, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu
3 pm
Steely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden


Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney
7 pm
Songwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater

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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!