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
Ongoing | |
 | Waitress in SolvangJune 19 – July 6Sara Bareilles’ hit musical, Waitress, deliciously serves up a heartfelt story of love, liberation, and the pursuit of dreams. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney4:30 – 6:30 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with The T-Bone Ramblers5 – 8 pmClassic rock & Americana. Music in the Park 2025. — Solvang Park |
 | Live music in Solvang with Chris Pelonis8 – 10 pmMulti-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Thursday, June 26, 2025 | |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, June 27, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill Rotella4 – 7 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor5 – 8 pmRock, country, and blues. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Steve Ochoa8 – 11 pmGuitar and song. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Flannel 1019 pm90s rock. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, June 28, 2025 | |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with TD Lind & the Aviators11 amNo details. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Brady Harris1 – 4 pmAmericana and rock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Jez Blacker1 – 4 pmNo details available. — Kaena at the Ranch |
 | Live music with the Winetones1:30 – 4:30 pmFolk and blues duo. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with Redish4 – 7 pmNo details. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with Les Rose5:30 – 8:30 pmJazz. — McClain Cellars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Beau Red8 – 11 pmBlues, Americana, folk, roots, and country. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Caverns8:30 – 11:30 pmRock. — Maverick Saloon |
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 |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Erinn Alissa12 pm – 4 amSinger-songwriter and cover artist. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with the Traveling Hurtados1 – 4 pmDetails not available. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music with the Lenny Kerley Band1:30 – 4:30 pmFunky rock and blues. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Matthew Clark2 – 5 pmBeach-town music (originals and covers). — Carhartt Family Wines |
Tuesday, July 1, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Jimmy Becker4:30 – 6:30 pmAcoustic eclectic originals and covers. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with Dirty Cello5 – 8 pmA high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. — Solvang Park |
Thursday, July 3, 2025 | |
 | Chili & Cheers in Los Olivos3 – 6 pmKick of the long weekend with chili bowls, chili dogs, and Frito pies. — Carhartt Family Wines |
| Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, July 4, 2025 | |
 | 4th of July Barbecue in Santa Ynez11 amBarbecue and live music. — Roblar Winery and Vineyards |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Marika & the Ohms5 – 8 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with the Tex Pistols8 – 11 pmBlues, classic country, classic rock and roll, and originals. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, July 5, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Jayden Secor12 – 4 pmRock, country, and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Maitland Ward1 – 4 pmSoul, rock, and acoustic rhythm. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music with Oddly Straight1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Cold Spring Tavern |
| Live music from TikiBomb4 – 7 pmClassic rock, pop, dance, and even some country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Rincons8 – 11 pmOld-time classics. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, July 6, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Do No Harm12 – 4 pmBlues, rock, motown, and soul. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Buellton with Michael Keeney1 – 5 pmSongwriter. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with JonesHouse1 – 4 pmJonesHouse is a mid-century, sugar-coated collection of Pop Pop Pop inspired by Petula Clark, 5th Dimension, Burt Bacharach, and Lulu. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | 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 Los Olivos with Brian Black2 – 5 pmClassics and blues. — Carhartt Family Wines |
Tuesday, July 8, 2025 | |
| Karaoke in Santa Ynez with DJ Sam8 pmSing your song. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with Do No Harm5 – 8 pmBlues, rock, motown, and soul. — Solvang Park |
Friday, July 11, 2025 | |
 | Holmes & Watson in SolvangJuly 11–26Join Dr. Watson in a twisty, tantalizing mystery as he navigates a deadly guessing game to uncover the truth behind three men claiming to be Sherlock Holmes, in Jeffery Hatcher's gripping adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's original tale, Holmes and Watson. — Solvang Festival Theater |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jineanne Coderre5 – 8 pmR&B, pop, and smooth jazz. — Roblar Winery and Vineyards |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Adrian Floy5 – 8 pmReggae. — Carhartt Family Wines |
| Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Saturday, July 12, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with LiveWire12 – 4 pmClassic rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with the Will Stephens Band1:30 – 4:30 pmFun and danceable. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | 50th Anniversary Concert with the Randy Hansen Band4 pmCelebrate Brander's 50th anniversary with their biggest concert ever featuring wine by the glass, food trucks, and music from the Randy Hansen Band (Jimi Hendrix tribute!) and openers the Sage City Band. — Brander Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Gator Souffle8 – 11 pmSoulful roots and blues. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, July 13, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Erinn Alissa12 pm – 4 amSinger-songwriter and cover artist. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Sparkling Soirée in Los Olivos12 – 3 pmFirestone is popping the cork on a fabulous lineup of sparkling wines from Banshee, Chateau St. Jean, Foley and Foley Sonoma. Whether you prefer crisp and dry or fruity and refreshing, there’s a bubbly for everyone to enjoy. Includes live music and light bites in the Barrel Room. — Firestone Vineyard |
| 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 Alan Satchwell2 – 5 pmJazz. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Storytellers3 pmProgressive bluegrass. — Theaterfest Garden |
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with the Rincons5 – 8 pmOld-time classics. — Solvang Park |
Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Terry & the Ripleys5 – 8 pmClassic and modern rock covers. With Beth's Tamales & Tacos. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy8 – 11 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Movies Under the Stars: Napoleon Dynamite6:30 pmJoin us Demetria for evening under the stars at one of their summer "Movie in the Vineyard" nights. Each ticket includes a bottle of wine to share, all-you-can-eat artisan cuisine from De La Vina catering, and popcorn & candy. Upon arrival, enjoy a glass of wine and hors d'oeuvres in the upper courtyard. — Demetria |
| Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy8 – 11 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Smelly Cat12 – 4 pm'90s music. — Firestone Vineyard |
| 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 Jayden Secor2 – 5 pmRock, country, and blues. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with Left on Tenth3 pmFunky rock. — Theaterfest Garden |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Goodlanders3 – 6 pm60s, 70s, and contemporary soft rock hits. — Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard |
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Stacked4:30 – 7:30 pmRock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jonathan McEuen5 – 8 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with June Clivas7 – 10 pmHigh energy country, rock, and western. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Ray Jaurique Band12 – 4 pmOriginal roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Bill Rotella12 – 4 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Dustin Janson2 – 5 pmAmericana. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project3 pm'80s music. — Theaterfest Garden |
Friday, August 1, 2025 | |
 | Something Rotten in SolvangAugust 1–23Join the Bottom Brothers on a riotous quest to outshine Shakespeare in this uproariously entertaining musical romp. Something Rotten blends sixteenth-century wit with twenty-first-century Broadway flair to prove that stardom requires kicking up your heels and staying true to yourself. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu3 pmSteely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden |
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with East Valley Road4:30 – 7:30 pmSoulful blues and Americana. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
Thursday, August 28, 2025 | |
 | Songs for Nobodies in SolvangAugust 28 – September 7Featuring songs by Judy Garland, Patsy Cline, Edith Piaf, Billie Holiday, and Maria Callas. Step into the mesmerizing world of Songs for Nobodies, where the paths of some of the most legendary singers of all time intersect with those of everyday women in a tour de force of inspiration and resilience. — Solvang Festival Theater |
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Mat Kearney7 pmSongwriter and producers. — Solvang Festival Theater |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- 2025 Santa Ynez Valley Polo Classic
- 50th Anniversary Concert with the Randy Hansen Band
Sunday, June 29
Saturday, July 12
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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!