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
Tuesday, April 28, 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, April 29, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney4:30 – 6:30 pmSongwriter, performer, and recording artist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Native 95 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, April 30, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Just Dave Band8:30 – 11:30 pmCalifornia country. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, May 1, 2026 | |
 | Winemaker takeover weekend in Los Alamos with DemetriaMay 1–2Each Saturday features a winemaker paired dinner. — The Saloon at 1880 Union Hotel |
 | Golden Hour at Folded Hills: Vinyl Night (Taylor Swift)4 – 7 pmIncludes happy hour wine by the glass, a food truck, lawn games, a mini petting zoo, and family friendly activities. — Folded Hills Winery Homestead Tasting Room |
 | Spring Shuck & Sip in Santa Ynez4:30 – 7 pmAn after-hours celebration of National Sauvignon Blanc Day at Brander Vineyard with live music, freshly shucked oysters, and wine! — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the New Vibe5 – 8 pmFunk+. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | La Fiesta del Viñedo in Solvang5 – 7 pmA lively evening celebrating the people whose hands grow the grapes and make the wines possible. — Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyard Tasting Room |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Julio Preciado8 pmLive music. — Chumash Casino Resort |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, May 2, 2026 | |
 | Cachuma Lake Spring Fair11 amCelebrate renewal, community, and the beauty of spring. Vendors and event details TBA. |
 | Buellton Brew Fest 202611:30 amOver 50 craft breweries, wineries, ciders, seltzers, and spirit companies. Live entertainment, a new mechanical bull, and prizes for best dressed person and group. — River View Park |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Do No Harm12 – 4 pmBlues, rock, motown, and soul. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Buellton with the Keith Cox Band1 pm – 4 amClassic rock and adult contemporary. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with Rocky Logue1 – 4 pmOriginals, covers, and Hawaiian guitar. — Kaena at the Ranch |
| Live music in Buellton with the Bryan Titus Trio1 – 4 pmBluegrass and American roots music. — Folded Hills Winery Homestead Tasting Room |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Maitland Ward1 – 4 pmGuitarist. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music with The T-Bone Ramblers4 – 7 pmClassic rock & Americana. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | 2026 St. Mark's in the Valley Spring Classic5 pmCelebrating 100 years of St. Mark's in the Valley. Dinner, live & silent auctions, live music, specialty cocktails, local wines. — St. Mark's in the Valley |
 | Flamenco in the Vines in Santa Ynez6 – 9 pmAn unforgettable evening of live Flamenco, estate wines, and golden hour in the Gainey vineyard. Featuring renowned guitarist Tony Ybarra and professional Flamenco dancers bringing rhythm and movement to life under the evening sky. — Gainey Vineyard |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Régulo Caro8 pmLive music. — Chumash Casino Resort |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Coveralls8 – 11 pmCovers (and originals). — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, May 3, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker12 – 4 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jonathan McEuen2 – 5 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4:30 – 6:30 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos celebrating Women Winemakers of the Valley5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Harrison Swalley5 – 8 pmLive music. — The Landsby |
Friday, May 8, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Teresa Rusell5 – 8 pmGuitar rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | An Evening Benefitting the Arts with P!NK in Solvang7 pmVoices of the Valley is a one-night-only benefit concert hosted by P!NK, featuring a rare, intimate acoustic performance from her alongside Broadway artists and special guests. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Saturday, May 9, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Ray Jaurique Trio12 – 4 pmOriginal roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jared Nels12 pm – 4 amSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney1 – 4 pmSongwriter, performer, and recording artist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with Oddly Straight1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Kaena at the Ranch |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Teresa Rusell3 – 6 pmGuitar rock. — Figueroa Mountain Brew Co. (Los Olivos) |
 | Live music in Solvang with Chris Pierce and Chris Pelonis8 – 11 pmSinger-songwriters. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Sunday, May 10, 2026 | |
 | Mothers Day Jazz on the Lawn in Los Olivos with Adrian GalyshJazz for Mothers. Pack a picnic: Bring your own basket & blanket and settle in—families welcome, kids and furry companions included. — Koehler Winery |
 | Mothers Day live music with Russ Douglass12 – 3 pmLive music. — Rancho Sisquoc |
 | Live music in Buellton with Will Breman12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter/multi instrumentalist. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Solvang with Olivia Willhite1 – 4 pmLive music. — Kaena at the Ranch |
 | Live music in Buellton with John Lyle2 – 4 pmJohn Lyle Trio. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Adam Kogelman2 – 5 pmLive music. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh4:30 – 6:30 pmGuitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Mckinney Vineyards and live music from Ellis Bryant5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | |
| Live music in Solvang with Ciela Ashworth5 – 8 pmLive music. — The Landsby |
Friday, May 15, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Terry & the Ripleys5 – 8 pmClassic and modern rock covers. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Stand-Up Comedy in Buellton7 – 8:30 pmTicket includes popcorn and a glass of estate wine. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Saturday, May 16, 2026 | |
 | Santa Ynez Valley Chorale live in SolvangMay 16–17"Songs Along the Road We Share." Performances Saturday and Sunday at 3:30 pm at the Solvang Veterans Memorial Hall. |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh12 – 4 pmGuitar. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Solvang with Rocky Logue1 – 4 pmOriginals, covers, and Hawaiian guitar. — Kaena at the Ranch |
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Taste the Future: 2025 White Wines1 pmAn exclusive pre-bottling tasting of Brick Barn's 2025 white wines, guided by winemaker Adrian Bolshoi. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Buellton with Gator Souffle2 – 4 pmSoulful roots and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Hector Hurtado2 – 5 pmClassic rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia4:30 – 6:30 pmCovers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Friday, May 22, 2026 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with the Lenny Kerley Band5 – 8 pmFunky rock and blues. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Saturday, May 23, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Buellton with Jared Nels12 pm – 4 amSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Buellton with Out of the Blue1 – 4 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Sunday, May 24, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Natalie Wattré12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker2 – 4 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Oddly Straight2 – 5 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | |
| Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney1 – 4 pmSongwriter, performer, and recording artist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Thursday, May 28, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Arwen Lewis8 – 10 pmSinger, songwriter, and guitarist. — The Landsby |
Friday, May 29, 2026 | |
| Golden Hour at Folded Hills with Live Music from Jimmy Becker4 – 7 pmIncludes happy hour wine by the glass, a food truck, lawn games, a mini petting zoo, and family friendly activities. — Folded Hills Winery Homestead Tasting Room |
| Live music in Los Olivos with The T-Bone Ramblers5 – 8 pmClassic rock & Americana. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Saturday, May 30, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Smelly Cat12 – 4 pm'90s music. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Paul Kent12 – 4 pmRock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
 | Live music in Buellton with Amber & Smoke1 – 5 pmCalifornia folk 'n' soul. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Sunday, May 31, 2026 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bob Stricklin12 – 4 pmSoul-soothing songs. — Vega Vineyard & Farm |
| Live music in Buellton with the Paul Kent Band2 – 4 pmRock, country, pop and folk favorites. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Alan Satchwell2 – 5 pmJazz. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Sunday, June 7, 2026 | |
 | The Wilderness Table dinner in Solvang4 – 8 pmThis gathering brings together community, conservation, and the bounty of the Central Coast. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated, multi-course meal under the open sky, paired with exceptional wines and meaningful conversation. |
Thursday, June 11, 2026 | |
 | Come From Away in SolvangJune 11–27An uplifting, Tony-award-winning musical based on a real story. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Sunday, June 14, 2026 | |
 | Live music with Petty Party in Solvang3 pmPetty Party delivers a high-energy, heartfelt tribute to one of the most iconic catalogs in rock history. From the first chord to the final encore, the band captures the sound, spirit, and soul of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers with stunning authenticity—faithfully recreating the songs that defined generations. Expect a hit-packed evening featuring classics like “American Girl,” “Refugee,” “Free Fallin’,” “I Won’t Back Down,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” and many more. — Theaterfest Garden |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- La Fiesta del Viñedo in Solvang
- Buellton Brew Fest 2026
- Live music in Buellton with the Bryan Titus Trio
- Flamenco in the Vines in Santa Ynez
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Régulo Caro
- An Evening Benefitting the Arts with P!NK in Solvang
- Live music in Los Olivos with Teresa Rusell
- Live music in Solvang with Chris Pierce and Chris Pelonis
- The Wilderness Table dinner in Solvang
Friday, May 1
Saturday, May 2
Friday, May 8
Saturday, May 9
Sunday, June 7
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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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