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
Friday, May 23, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker4 – 7 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Soul Cats5 – 8 pmSongs from the '60s and '70s. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Vinyl Friday in Los Olivos with Wylde West Wreckerds5 – 7 pmRolling Stones night. — Strange Family Vineyard Tasting Room |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Les Rose5:30 – 8:30 pmJazz. — McClain Cellars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Paige Overton7 – 10 pmHonky tonk. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music from the George & Michael Band8 – 11 pmSinger-songwriter duo delivering originals and Classic Rock deep cuts. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jayden Secor8:30 – 11:30 pmRock, country, and blues. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, May 24, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Brian Black12 – 4 pmClassics and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Will Breman12:30 – 3:30 pmSinger/songwriter/multi instrumentalist. — Rideau Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch |
 | Live music with About Time Duo1 – 5 pmCosmic California rock. — Rancho Sisquoc |
 | Live music in Buellton with Different Strings1 – 5 pmRock, adult contemporary, and classic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Smelly Cat1:30 – 4:30 pm'90s music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with the New Vibe3 – 6 pmFunk+. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Lenny Kerley Band3:30 – 6:30 pmBlues. — Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. (Los Olivos) |
 | Memorial Weekend Gathering in Solvang4 – 6 pmA 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 Blue7 pmClassic rock. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy7 – 10 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Eric Zobel8 – 11 pmRock, folk, blues, country, pop, reggae, and contemporary. — The Good Life |
| Live music in Solvang with Beth Wimmer8 – 11 pmAmericana and modern folk. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Pull the Trigger8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, May 25, 2025 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Jimmy BeckerAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Sunstone Winery |
 | Celebrate Rosé at Foxen11:30 amFestive afternoon of rosé, food, and music. — Foxen Vineyard & Winery |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmAcoustic guitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Bill Rotella12:30 – 3:30 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Rideau Vineyard |
 | Live music with the Mannish Boys1 – 4 pmNo details. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Buellton with the T-Bone Ramblers1 – 5 pmClassic rock. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Salt Martians1:30 – 4:30 pmBluegrass — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Alan Satchwell2 – 4 pmJazz. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Joseph Arthur and Shane Alexander8 – 10 pmIndie folk. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Rincons8 – 11 pmOld-time classics. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Monday, May 26, 2025 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker12 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music from Tina Schlieske & the Graceland Exiles with Sister Laura1 – 4 pmOriginal material as well as old R&B, rock. and soul. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | |
 | Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Jayden Secor4:30 – 6:30 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Pence winemaker takeover at Mattie's Tavern with live music TBD5 – 7 pmMingle with Blair, Dianne, and the rest of the Pence team — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Walk the Whale8 – 10 pmPower-trio rock with introspective lyricism. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Friday, May 30, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Nels & Red3 – 7 pmJared Nels and Beau Red. — Lost Chord Guitars |
| Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4 – 7 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Teresa Russell5 – 8 pmNo details. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with June Clivas7 – 10 pmHigh energy country, rock, and western. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Bill Rotella12 – 4 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Buellton with Out of the Blue1 – 5 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with the Reserve1:30 – 4:30 pmAmericana. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Live music with Dusty Strings4 – 7 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Bill Reiland Trio7 – 10 pmRock covers. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Noach Tangeras8 – 11 pmAmerican roots. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Nate Latta2 pm – 2 amCountry roots with rockabilly & punk beats. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Razzle Dazzle Disco in Los Olivos2 – 5 pmThird Annual Razzle Dazzle Disco SYV PRIDE MONTH Kickoff Party & PRIDE Rosé Release. — Future Perfect Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless8 – 10 pmPop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor4:30 – 6:30 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Thursday, June 5, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, June 6, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | |
 | Rhone Rodeo Tasting in Los Olivos10:30 amSaddle 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 |
 | Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival1 – 4 pmEnjoy wine from 28 local wineries, world-class professional jazz musicians, and olive-themed dishes prepared by local chefs. — Lavinia Campbell Park |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker1 – 4 pmNo details available. — Kaena at the Ranch |
 | Live music with Barry McGuire1:30 – 4:30 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with the Will Stephens Band4 – 7 pmFun and danceable. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | LIve music in Solvang with Eric Tambini8 – 11 pmSolo acoustic. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Carmen & the Renegade Vigilantes8:30 pmCountry and rock music. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | |
 | Live music from Tony Buck & the Cadillac Angels1 – 4 pmMidwestern roots and California surf by the water. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music from Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doublewide Kings3 pmOriginals and covers featuring roots rock, Americana, country blues, and the glory days of '70s FM radio. — Theaterfest Garden |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Ashley & the Winos3 – 6 pmA musical performance by Ashley & The Winos featuring Fess Parker's own Ashley Parker Snider on vocals and Tim Snider on drums joined by Gunther Baumgartner, Bern Baumgartner, David Pritchard and Don Logan playing an eclectic mix of classic rock, alternative and country from the 70s, 80s and 90s. — Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard |
Sunday, June 15, 2025 | |
 | Father's Day live music with Russ Douglass12 – 3 pmBring your own picnic! — Rancho Sisquoc |
Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Sean Wiggins & lOne gOat5 – 8 pmMusic in the Park 2025 — Solvang Park |
Sunday, June 22, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jeffrey East3 pmCountry. — Theaterfest Garden |
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with The T-Bone Ramblers5 – 8 pmClassic rock & Americana. Music in the Park 2025. — Solvang Park |
Sunday, June 29, 2025 | |
 | 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic11 am – 3:30 pmPolo mallets will fly and horses will thunder down the pitch as hundreds of supporters in feathery hats and cowboy boots flock to the PiochoRanch for the 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic. Ticket price includes tented seating, barbecure lunch, and Happy Canyon wine. Proceeds benefit People Helping People (PHP), deicated to improving the lives of low-income adults and children in the Santa Ynez Valley and Los Alamos. — Happy Canyon Vineyard |
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Storytellers3 pmProgressive bluegrass. — Theaterfest Garden |
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Left on Tenth3 pmFunky rock. — Theaterfest Garden |
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project3 pm'80s music. — Theaterfest Garden |
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu3 pmSteely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney7 pmSongwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Live music in Solvang with Paige Overton
- Live music in Los Olivos with the Lenny Kerley Band
- Live music in Solvang with Nels & Red
- Live music in Solvang with June Clivas
- Los Olivos Jazz and Olive Festival
- Live music in Los Olivos with Ashley & the Winos
- 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic
Friday, May 23
Saturday, May 24
Friday, May 30
Saturday, June 7
Sunday, June 8
Sunday, June 29
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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!