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Live music and wine tasting

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Beehive The '60s musical in Solvang
August 7–23
Beehive - The 60s Musical is a joyful, high-energy tribute to the women and music that rocked a generation. With unforgettable hits like “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” and “Me and Bobby McGee,” from legends like Diana Ross, Janis Joplin, Carole King, and Aretha Franklin, this feel-good show brings the spirit of the 1960s roaring back to life. From sock hops to social change, discover the voices of a decade that redefined everything. — Solvang Festival Theater

Saturday, August 15, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Jacob Cole
1 – 4 pm
Singer-songwriter. — Rideau Vineyard

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

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

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Smelly Cat
5 – 8 pm
'90s music. — Solvang Park

Saturday, August 22, 2026

From Dirt to Glass tasting experience in Solvang
12 – 3 pm
Special tasting flight of Kaena wines from the various terroirs of Santa Ynez Valley, curated & led by Kaena winemaker, Mikael Sigouin. The flight will include white & red wines. A mixture of library & current wines will be on the flight. — Kaena at the Ranch

Live music in Solvang with Bill Rotella
1 – 4 pm
Americana singer and guitarist. — Rideau Vineyard

Live music in Solvang with Joey Sykes
1 – 4 pm
Classic new rock. — Kaena at the Ranch

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Dreamland Band
3 – 5 pm
Featuring Kimberly Ford and the music of Joni Mitchell. — Theaterfest Garden

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Soul Kool
5 – 8 pm
Smooth, funky, and old school acoustic. — Solvang Park

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Live music in Solvang with East Valley Road
4:30 – 7:30 pm
Blues and Americana — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker
1 – 4 pm
Live music. — Kaena at the Ranch

Last Light of Summer with Yacht Rock in Solvang
5 – 7 pm
Enjoy an easygoing evening as the sun dips low and the tasting room fills with the smooth sounds of Yacht Rock. Sail away through a lineup of Lucas & Lewellen wines while the laid-back rhythms of classic coastal hits carry us into the last light of summer. Enjoy a nostalgic bite, raise a glass with friends, and soak in that perfect golden hour glow before summer slips away. — Lucas & Lewellen Estate Vineyard Tasting Room

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

Live music in Solvang with The Caverns performing Led Zeppelin II
7:30 pm
Featuring opening act TD Lind & The Aviators. — Solvang Festival Theater

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Live music in Solvang with Joey Sykes
1 – 4 pm
Classic new rock. — Kaena at the Ranch

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