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 | |
 | 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 |
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Bill RotellaJuly 16–27Americana singer and guitarist. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Rincons5 – 8 pmOld-time classics. — Solvang Park |
 | Live music in Solvang with Chris Pelonis8 – 10 pmMulti-instrumentalist, vocalist, and producer. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Jeff Pine5 pmLive on the patio. — Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cassi Nicholls8 – 10 pmIndie singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in SLO. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Open Mic Night in Santa Ynez8:30 – 11:30 pmIt's your turn. — Maverick Saloon |
Friday, July 18, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Buellton with Victor Valencia4 – 7 pmCovers and originals in English & Spanish. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | 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 Santa Ynez with Jeff Pine5 pmLive on the patio. — Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Kenny Taylor5 – 8 pmPaso Robles singer-songwriter. — Roblar Winery and Vineyards |
 | Live music in Solvang with Lindsey Marie5:30 – 8:30 pmJazzy indie rock singer / songwriter. — McClain Cellars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Skunk Puppy8 – 11 pmRock, blues, pop, reggae, and Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Walk the Whale8 – 11 pmPower-trio rock with introspective lyricism. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Molly Ringwald Project9 pm'80s music. — Maverick Saloon |
Saturday, July 19, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with CRV12 – 4 pmCountry and rock. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with with Oddly Straight Duo1 – 4 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Bobby, Finn, and Dave (BFD)1:30 – 4:30 pmClassic rock. — Cold Spring Tavern |
 | Live music with Vanise Terry3 – 6 pm— — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Jeff Pine5 pmLive on the patio. — Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn |
 | Live music in Solvang with Les Rose5:30 – 8:30 pmJazz. — McClain Cellars |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Movies Under the Stars: Napoleon Dynamite6:30 pmJoin 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 |
 | Live music in Solvang with Beau Red8 – 11 pmBlues, Americana, folk, roots, and country. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Pull the Trigger8:30 – 11:30 pmCountry. — Maverick Saloon |
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Smelly Cat12 – 4 pm'90s music. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | Live music in Buellton with Gator Souffle1 – 5 pmSoulful roots and blues. — Brick Barn Wine Estate |
 | Live music with Nate Latta1 – 4 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — 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 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 |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Paul Thorn, Stephen Styles, and the Treehouse Band3 – 7 pmA Tales From the Tavern production at Frank's Treehouse. |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Out of the Blue5 – 8 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless8 – 10 pmPop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with Out of the Blue5 – 8 pmClassic rock 'n' roll from the '50s through the '80s. — Solvang Park |
 | Winemaker takeover in Los Olivos with live music from Shawn Jones6 pmWinemaker TBD. — Mattei's Tavern |
| Live music in Santa Ynez with Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore SOLD OUT7:30 pmTales from the Tavern. Almost acoustic duo. — Maverick Saloon |
Thursday, July 24, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Stacked4:30 – 7:30 pmRock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music in Solvang with Teresa Pico8 – 10 pmFavorites and originals. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Friday, July 25, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with Jonathan McEuen5 – 8 pmClassic and new rock. — Carhartt Family Wines |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Nataly Lola5 – 7 pmSinger/songwriter. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
 | Live music in Solvang with June Clivas7 – 10 pmHigh energy country, rock, and western. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
 | Live music in Solvang with Dirty Cello8 – 11 pmA high energy and unique spin on blues, rock, and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Los Olivos with the Ray Jaurique Band12 – 4 pmOriginal roots and blues. — Firestone Vineyard |
 | 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 in Solvang with Brady Harris1 – 4 pmAmericana and rock. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
 | Live music with the New Vibe4 – 7 pmFunk+. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
| Line dance lessons in Santa Ynez6 – 8 pmLine dancing class. — Maverick Saloon |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kathleen Sieck & The Paradise Road8 – 11 pmClassic rock and Americana. — Lost Chord Guitars |
 | Live music in Solvang with Cynthia Ford8 – 11 pmCountry/Americana. — High Roller Tiki Lounge |
| Live music in Solvang with Laine & Pat8 – 11 pmFriday Night Jam session. — The Good Life |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Josue Hernandez y Los Diamantes8 pmHot valley nights. — Chumash Casino Resort |
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | |
 | Retrospective Syrah Tasting in Los Olivos11 amA guided vertical tasting of five standout vintages of Beckmen Vineyards' syrah from PMV Block Six. — Beckmen Vineyards |
| Live music in Los Olivos with Bill Rotella12 – 4 pmAmericana singer and guitarist. — Firestone Vineyard |
| Live music with Stacked1 – 4 pmRock. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
 | 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 |
| Live music in Solvang with Terry Lawless8 – 10 pmPop tunes and more. — Lost Chord Guitars |
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | |
| Live music in Solvang with Knee Deep5 – 8 pmJazz, R&B, pop, soul, and funk. — Solvang Park |
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 |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Will Breman5 – 7 pmSinger/songwriter/multi instrumentalist. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | |
 | Live music with Free Radical4 – 7 pmAmericana, blues-inspired rock, covers, and originals. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | |
| Live music with Nate Latta & the Tailgaters1 – 4 pmAmericana, rockabilly, and alt-country. — Hook'd Bar & Grill |
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Ghost Monster5 – 8 pmFeel-good rock 'n' roll. — Solvang Park |
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Doctor Wu3 pmSteely Dan tribute band. — Theaterfest Garden |
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with the Waymarkers5 – 8 pmCeltic. — Solvang Park |
Thursday, August 14, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with East Valley Road4:30 – 7:30 pmSoulful blues and Americana. — Buttonwood Winery & Vineyard |
Friday, August 15, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Keith Cox5 – 7 pmClassic rock and adult contemporary. — Brave & Maiden Estate |
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Kelly's Lot5 – 8 pmRock and blues. — Solvang Park |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Eliza Gilkyson and Nina Gerber7:30 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Solvang with Soul Kool5 – 8 pmSmooth, funky, and old school acoustic. — Solvang Park |
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 |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Mulvey7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | |
 | Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case7 pmTales from the Tavern. — Maverick Saloon |
SYV BUZZ RECOMMENDS
- Live music in Solvang with Cassi Nicholls
- Live music in Los Olivos with Paul Thorn, Stephen Styles, and the Treehouse Band
- Retrospective Syrah Tasting in Los Olivos
- Live music in Santa Ynez with Peter Case
Thursday, July 17
Sunday, July 20
Sunday, July 27
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!