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, October 8, 2026 | |
 | Movie night in Solvang with American Werewolf in London6 pmDownstairs at Valley Brewers. Free popcorn. Bring your own chair. — The Backroom |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, October 9, 2026 | |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Ricky Jimenez & the Shooting Breeze8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | |
 | Sabor del Valle in Solvang2 – 6 pmLatino food and wine tasting. — Solvang Festival Theater |
| Live music in Santa Ynex with Faultline8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, October 11, 2026 | |
 | Open mic in Los Olivos10 amOpen mic for all levels of performers. — Lefty's Coffee |
Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Dragonette5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, October 15, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Alamos with Teddy Jack6:30 – 8:30 pmSinger, songwriter, and guitarist. — The Saloon at 1880 Union Hotel |
Sunday, October 18, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Nathan Stanley & Constant Sorrow8 – 11 pmTribute to Ralph Stanley. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Whitcraft Winery5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Friday, October 23, 2026 | |
| 32nd annual Halloween Haunted House in SolvangOctober 23–24This year’s theme, Nightmares, brings a mix of eerie surprises, spooky scenes, and just the right amount of fright to keep everyone on their toes. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Saturday, October 24, 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 |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cuyama Mama & the Hot Flashes6 – 10 pmThe most rockin', foot stompin', apron flauntin' musical act in the Cuyama Valley. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Future Perfect5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
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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!
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