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, February 26, 2026 | |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, February 27, 2026 | |
 | Next Stop Comedy in Los Olivos7 pmFeaturing Wendy Wilkins, Mike Pi, and CM Gorham. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Taylor Dayne8 pmLive music. — Chumash Casino Resort |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Adam Kogelman4 – 6 pmLive music. — Four Brothers Wine Company |
 | Tenth anniversary celebration in Los Alamos4 – 10 pmReception with appetizers, Lumen Wines, and live music by Cam Henry from 4-6 pm, after party with live music by Hwy 246 from 8-10 pm. — Pico Los Alamos |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Caverns8:30 – 11:30 pmRock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, March 1, 2026 | |
 | An Afternoon of Soaring Songs in Los Olivos4 pmTenor Giorgi Guliashvili and pianist Carrie-Ann Matheson perform songs by Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti. — St. Mark's in the Valley |
Monday, March 2, 2026 | |
 | Moonrise Swim in Los Alamos5 – 9 pmEach month, as the sun sets and the full moon rises, Skyview invites you to soak up the views and the vibes at Moonrise Swims — a series of elevated evenings soundtracked by live DJ sets on the iconic hilltop pool deck. — Skyview Motel |
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | |
| Two-Step Lesson with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pmTwo-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 | |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Holus Bolus5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Ordinary Elephant7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, March 5, 2026 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, March 6, 2026 | |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Kool & the Gang8 pmLive music. — Chumash Casino Resort |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Just Dave Band8:30 – 11:30 pmCalifornia country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, March 7, 2026 | |
 | Women Winemakers & Culinarians Foundation Grand Tasting in Santa Ynez11 amThe casitas, barn and lawns of 27 Vines will be filled with dozens of women winemakers and their lady culinary colleagues, fronted by the just-awakening vines of this boutique vineyard. You’ll taste with the winemakers, chefs, and specialty food purveyors themselves as they talk to you about their passion for crafting deliciousness from the bounty of Santa Barbara County. |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Rebel Heart8:30 – 11:30 pmModern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 | |
| Two-Step Lesson with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pmTwo-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Story of Soil5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, March 13, 2026 | |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Redondo Bitch9 pm'80s. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, March 14, 2026 | |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | |
| Two-Step Lesson with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pmTwo-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Alma Rosa5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Vonda Shepard7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, March 27, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Richiman & Groove Nice5 – 8 pmAmerican blues from South Korea. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Everclear7 pmAlt rock. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Saturday, March 28, 2026 | |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, April 3, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Out of the Blue5 – 8 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Carhartt Family Wines |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Tenth anniversary celebration in Los Alamos
- An Afternoon of Soaring Songs in Los Olivos
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Ordinary Elephant
- Live music in Los Olivos with Richiman & Groove Nice
Saturday, February 28
Sunday, March 1
Wednesday, March 4
Friday, March 27
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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!