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, September 9, 2025 | |
 | 2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pm2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Adrian Galysh4:30 – 6:30 pmGuitar. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with Flying Goat and live music5 – 7 pmWine and music at Mattei's. — Mattei's Tavern |
 | Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney7 pmSongwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Mulvey7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Steve Postell and Chris Pelonis8 – 10 pmSinger/songwriter guitarists. |
Thursday, September 11, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, September 12, 2025 | |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with CRV8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry and rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, September 13, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with Barry McGuire1:30 – 4:30 pmEclectic mix of music on acoustic guitar. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live comedy in Solvang with Orny Adams7:30 – 9:30 pmStand up comedy. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Solvang with Keith Cox8 – 11 pmClassic rock and adult contemporary. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Rebel Heart8:30 – 11:30 pmModern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, September 14, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Nataly Lola12 – 4 pmSinger/songwriter. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney1 – 5 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | |
| 2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pm2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jayden Secor4:30 – 6:30 pmRock, country, and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
Thursday, September 18, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, September 19, 2025 | |
 | Solvang Danish DaysSeptember 19–21Live music, events, and food throughout town. |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jimi Nelson8:30 – 11:30 pmClassic and modern country. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, September 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Kelly's Lot1:30 pm – 1:30 amRock and blues. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Songs of the Sea in Los Olivos7 pmSea shanties, fiddle tunes, the Navy Hymn, folk songs and more featuring music from England, New Zealand, Jamaica, the United States, Spain, Scotland, and Ireland! — St. Mark's in the Valley |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jared Nels8 – 11 pmSanta Barbara singer/songwriter. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, September 21, 2025 | |
| Live music with Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan1:30 – 4:30 pmGuitar and harmonica blues, rags and good time music. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | |
| 2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pm2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, September 25, 2025 | |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Larry Williams & the Groove1:30 – 4:30 pmClassics and blues. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Nasvhille Nights in Solvang5:30 pmMusic and stories from award-winning Nashville songwriters. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Solvang with Eric Zobel8 – 11 pmRock, folk, blues, country, pop, reggae, and contemporary. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Robert Heft Band8:30 – 11:30 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | |
 | Live music with the Reserve and Dauzat St. Marie1:30 – 4:30 pmSinger/songwriter, Americana, folk. — Cold Spring Tavern |
Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | |
| 2-Step Class with Vannessa in Santa Ynez6 – 7:30 pm2-step dancing. — Maverick Saloon |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Solvang Danish Days
- Songs of the Sea in Los Olivos
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case
Friday, September 19
Saturday, September 20
Wednesday, October 1
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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!