Santa Cruz Arts Events
Arts events Happening Next in Santa Cruz, CA
17th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 2025
Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
8 Nov 2025
ART
Santa Cruz Official Halloween Bar Crawl
Santa Cruz
31 Oct 2025
PARTIES
USD 15 TO 36
💀 China Cats Halloween Spooktacular at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻
The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
31 Oct 2025
MUSIC
Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre
12 Nov 2025
ART
Haunted Cabaret 2025: Commemorating our roots
1515 Soquel Avenue, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
1 Nov 2025
ART
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
28 Nov 2025
CONCERTS
Breakup Shoes in Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley
30 Oct 2025
ART
10th Annual Halloween Costume Ball
German Cultural Center Santa Cruz
31 Oct 2025
HALLOWEEN
Sculpting with Color!
London Nelson Community Center
1 Nov 2025
KIDS
USD 0 TO 65
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/14 in Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre
14 Nov 2025
ART
The Floozies in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
5 Dec 2025
CONCERTS
Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley
28 Nov 2025
CONCERTS
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits in Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Theatre
28 Nov 2025
ART
🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻
Kuumbwa Jazz
19 Nov 2025
MUSIC
10-Minute Mediterranean
1620 Seabright Ave
15 Nov 2025
HEALTH-WELLNESS
USD 32 TO 47
Florence & the Machine Release Day Listening Party!
939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
31 Oct 2025
PARTIES
Popovich Comedy Pet Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, CA
Rio Theatre
5 Dec 2025
COMEDY
USD 18 TO 34
Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
1 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Landscape Painting for Kids
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
15 Nov 2025
KIDS
USD 18 TO 34
Poetry on the Wharf with Marie Howe
Vino by the Sea
7 Nov 2025
ART
FREE
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 EVENING)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
15 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Barnstorm Presents: Musical Theater Showcase
UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
4 Dec 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 14)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
14 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
The SpongeBob Musical (Fri, Nov 21)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
21 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/22
Rio Theatre
22 Nov 2025
ART
USD 56
A preview of A Christmas Carol
Bookshop Santa Cruz
10 Nov 2025
CHRISTMAS
Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Peace United Church
13 Dec 2025
MUSIC
USD 31 TO 55
Bullseye with Jesse Thorn 25th Anniversary Live Spectacular in Santa Cruz
Kuumbwa Jazz
1 Nov 2025
COMEDY
Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey
Satori Arts
4 Nov 2025
ART
FREE
Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival
Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 29 TO 82
The SpongeBob Musical (Thurs, Nov 20)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
20 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Lookout Santa Cruz 5th Anniversary Party
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History
19 Nov 2025
PARTIES
FREE
Patterson Hood at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
12 Nov 2025
ART
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 MATINEE)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
22 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Todd Snider
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
7 Nov 2025
ART
Dia De Los Muertos Womens Ritual and Dance
1102 Western Dr, Santa Cruz, CA 95060-2317, United States
1 Nov 2025
DAY-OF-THE-DEAD
Yawanawá Women's Gathering w/ManxyVake & Kenetsãiny Yawanawã
Santa Cruz Yoga
29 Oct 2025
MUSIC
USD 61 TO 120
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 22 EVENING)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
22 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 16 MATINEE)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
16 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers w/ The Inciters + DJ Malamento (of The California Honeydrops)
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
6 Dec 2025
MUSIC
Trans Day of Remembrance 2025: The Sound of Holding On
Resource Center For Nonviolence
21 Nov 2025
MUSIC
FREE
Fabulous Food for Your Holiday Feast
Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
4 Nov 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 0 TO 100
Whispers from your Soul | SoulCollage® Gathering in Gratitude
Studio Hozuki
22 Nov 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 55
DESTIN CONRAD - LOVE ON DIGITAL TOUR
The Catalyst Club
5 Nov 2025
ART
November Rock Show
The Blue Lagoon
15 Nov 2025
ART
"Hawaiian Waterfall" Paint & Sip on the Santa Cruz Pier
Makai Island Kitchen & Groggery
9 Nov 2025
ART
USD 26 TO 50
Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
22 Feb 2026
MUSIC
Ana Popovic at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
3 Dec 2025
ART
Downtown Santa Cruz Makers Market - Sunday, NOVEMBER 16
Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
16 Nov 2025
ART
Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
20 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
RaÃzes do Brasil
29 Nov 2025
SPEED-DATING
USD 49 TO 140
Painted Mandolin with the Mojo Navigators Trio benefitting KSQD
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
22 Nov 2025
PERFORMANCES
USD 34
Brian Jonestown Massacre at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
21 Nov 2025
ART
USD 56
Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Moe's Alley
27 Dec 2025
CALENDAR
Moe's Alley Presents: Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne + Selecta 7
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
18 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
DÃa de los Muertos: A Sacred and Joyous Celebration & Ofrenda Creation Ceremony
3707 Portola Dr, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
1 Nov 2025
HEALTH-WELLNESS
RCNV's 2025 Fundraiser: La Ofrenda — The Flames We Tend
Resource Center For Nonviolence
1 Nov 2025
NONPROFIT
USD 18 TO 103
The SpongeBob Musical (Sat, Nov 15 MATINEE)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
15 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Catamaran Fall Issue Launch Event
1050 River Street South #127 Santa Cruz, CA, 95060
29 Oct 2025
ART
Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
McPherson Studio
10 Jan 2026
SPEED-DATING
USD 49 TO 125
George Kahumoku Jr & Daniel Ho, The Pono Hawaiian Grill, Nov 18, 6:30 PM
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
18 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 34
Wreath Making at Sea to Sky Farm on Dec 7th
6040 Bonny Doon Rd
7 Dec 2025
CHRISTMAS-WREATH-WORKSHOPS
USD 85
EBK Young Joc live in Santa Cruz
Veterans Memorial Building
1 Jan 2026
ART
USD 23 TO 45
Eternal Stoke - The Chris Brown Legacy & Particle Fever Barney Barron
Rio Theatre
6 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 10 TO 13
The SpongeBob Musical (Sun. Nov. 23 MATINEE)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Mainstage
23 Nov 2025
LIVE-MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
Valentine's Tantra Speed Date® - Santa Cruz! (Meet Singles Speed Dating)
McPherson Studio
13 Feb 2026
SPEED-DATING
USD 49 TO 125
Scotty Doesn’t know, an unofficial collaboration of Scotty Greathouse Art and Cheyanne Donald
Hotel Paradox Santa Cruz Ca
7 Nov 2025
ART
KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive
The 418 Project
2 Jan 2026
WORKSHOPS
Ana Popovic
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
2 Dec 2025
ART
Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
23 Apr 2026
ART
Conscious Indulgence: Healthy Holiday Desserts
Santa Cruz Seventh-day Adventist Church
2 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 0 TO 100
Mania - The ABBA Tribute
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
6 Feb 2026
ART
Barnstorm Presents: At the Hands of Fire & Iron (Fri, Oct 31)
UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100
31 Oct 2025
MUSIC
USD 0 TO 20
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
27 Nov 2025
ART
Beats Antique
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
5 Feb 2026
ART
Los Lobos at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
31 Dec 2025
ART
Writing Poems That Change the World with Poet and H.S. English Teacher Hannah Tool
230 Gault St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-2523, United States
5 Nov 2025
ART
Lumina 2025 New Year's Eve party w/DJs, dancing,local artists & projections
Santa Cruz Art Expressions
31 Dec 2025
NEW-YEAR
USD 34
Smokin’ Word : Poetry Salon
Sacred Mud Henna & Tattoo
17 Aug 2025
ART
FREE
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
29 Nov 2025
ART
The 418 Project Season Pass 2025
The 418 Project
1 Jan 2026
NEW-YEAR
USD 162 TO 1,069
Patterson Hood & Craig Finn
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
11 Nov 2025
ART
Amythyst Kiah in Santa Cruz
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
10 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Parking The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
22 Nov 2025
ART
The Brian Jonestown Massacre
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
22 Nov 2025
ART
The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
29 Nov 2025
ART
Santa Cruz M**der Mystery: Catch the Killer!
310 Locust St suite c
11 Jul 2025
ART
USD 10 TO 20
Create + Integrate
Everyone's Music School at The Tannery
1 Jun 2025
ART
FREE
Built To Spill
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
15 Nov 2025
ART
Brian Jonestown Massacre
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
20 Nov 2025
ART
Built To Spill
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
13 Nov 2025
ART
Beginner Stained glass Workshop
Healing Arts Community
11 Jun 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 82
Tommy Emmanuel
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
24 Apr 2026
ART
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
8 Feb 2026
ART
Art Date Night- Stained glass Worshop
Healing Arts Community
7 Jun 2025
ART
USD 151
Drew & Ellie Holcomb
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
23 Apr 2026
ART
Parking Drew & Ellie Holcomb
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
23 Apr 2026
ART
Todd Snider at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
8 Nov 2025
ART
Self-Care Exercises for Vitality and Balance (In-Person)
Hummingbird Valley Retreat Center
13 Aug 2025
WORKSHOPS
FREE
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