Santa Cruz Music Events
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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
Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 2)
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
22 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre
12 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
House of the Undead w/ Donald Glaude
Santa Cruz St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States
31 Oct 2025
HALLOWEEN
The Dave Holodiloff Duo
The Salty Otter Sports Grill
1 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 8
Wax in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
23 Nov 2025
CONCERTS
CunninLynguists in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
12 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Handel’s Messiah
Holy Cross Catholic Church
19 Dec 2025
MUSIC
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
28 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
10 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz
The Catalyst
14 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley
29 Nov 2025
ART
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/14 in Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre
14 Nov 2025
ART
Santa Cruz Yacht Club Halloween
Santa Cruz Yacht Club
31 Oct 2025
HALLOWEEN
💥Matt Masih & The Messengers at ABBOTT SQUARE **SAT NOV 08**
Abbott Square Market
8 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Popcorn & Pasties
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
8 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 34 TO 45
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
Stickmen - featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter
UCSC Music Recital Hall
9 Dec 2025
HEALTH-WELLNESS
🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻
Kuumbwa Jazz
19 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Santa Cruz Symphony Presents: The Planets
Civic Auditorium
1 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Halloween Boricua! Live Music and Puerto Rican Food!
Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos Inc
31 Oct 2025
MUSIC
FREE
Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
1 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 1)
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
21 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Moe's Alley Halloween Bash with Ghost-Note!
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
31 Oct 2025
HALLOWEEN
Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz
Moe's Alley
19 Nov 2025
CONCERTS
The California Honey Drops Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
22 Nov 2025
The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ Los Dryheavers, The Swillbillys & Astro Zombies (Night 1)
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
12 Dec 2025
MUSIC
Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/22
Rio Theatre
22 Nov 2025
ART
USD 56
Drew & Ellie Holcomb:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 4/22
Rio Theatre
22 Apr 2026
ART
USD 64 TO 370
The Floozies and Dirtwire at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
5 Dec 2025
TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ
Peace United Church
13 Dec 2025
MUSIC
USD 31 TO 55
Southern Culture on the Skids
Moe's Alley
7 Nov 2025
Todd Snider Live at The RIO, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
8 Nov 2025
Winter Wonderland: Holiday Market
979 17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95062
13 Dec 2025
HOLIDAY
Crow's Nest
The Crow's Nest
8 Nov 2025
MUSIC
One Voice - A Collaborative Concert
Midtown Community Center - 115 S. Morrissey Ave, Santa Cruz
1 Nov 2025
CONCERTS
Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey
Satori Arts
4 Nov 2025
ART
FREE
11/1/25 VIP Upgrade
Moe's Alley
1 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 107
The Chop Tops - Final Reunion Shows w/ The Swillbillys, The Inciters & Surf Creeps (Night 2)
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065
13 Dec 2025
MUSIC
Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival
Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 29 TO 82
Patterson Hood at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
12 Nov 2025
ART
The Floozies & Dirtwire Tour Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
5 Dec 2025
Pan Handlers Union, Denney, Kitty Dearing, Jesse, Chuck 3 & Suzan Jayne, Billy, Stephen, & John.
The Blue Lagoon
8 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Todd Snider
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
7 Nov 2025
ART
Yawanawá Women's Gathering w/ManxyVake & Kenetsãiny Yawanawã
Santa Cruz Yoga
29 Oct 2025
MUSIC
USD 61 TO 120
Yala Lati 20th Annual Fall Concert - Hybrid Event
Rio Theatre
22 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 0 TO 50
Spike and the Gimme Gimmes Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
28 Nov 2025
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - L'Éclair w/ Marinero
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
11 Nov 2025
MUSIC
A Sonic Bouquet - The Tom Ralston Band
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
15 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 35
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
Felly - Santa Cruz, CA
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
30 Oct 2025
'Ukulele Workshop With Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
18 Nov 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 39
Pacific Roots Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
31 Oct 2025
Delicate Steve at Moes Alley
Moes Alley
19 Nov 2025
Chad & JT Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA
5 Dec 2025
Evanora Unlimited Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
6 Nov 2025
Mark Hummel's Allstar Harmonica Blowout
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
22 Feb 2026
MUSIC
The Frights at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
4 Dec 2025
JO⚡️LT Halloween Superhero/Villain Theme Party 🎃 at Vino By The Sea 10/31, 8-12 am.
Vino By The Sea
31 Oct 2025
HALLOWEEN
Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
20 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Moe's Alley Presents: The Heeters (ft. members of The California Honeydrops)
1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95065
14 Dec 2025
MUSIC
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
California Honeydrops at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
22 Nov 2025
Sisters in Harmony Santa Cruz with Debbie Nargi-Brown
Yoga Center Santa Cruz
29 Oct 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 23 TO 28
CLUB DUB ent Presents… 9th Prince & The WUTANG KILLA BEEZ!!
THE CATALYST (upstairs)
21 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 23
Slack Key Guitar Workshop With George Kahumoku At The Pono Hawaiian Grill
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
18 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 39
Nomad at Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz, CA
Chaminade Resort & Spa
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
Vino By the Sea w/Kid Kameleon & the Lounge Lizards
Vino By The Sea
7 Nov 2025
Workshops With George Kahumoku, Jr And Daniel Ho At The Pono Hawaiian Grill
Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street
18 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 66
Acoustic Groove Master Jack West
Kuumbwa Jazz Center
20 Feb 2026
MUSIC
USD 15 TO 29
Dixon Dallas Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
15 Nov 2025
Afrobeats Nite & Winin School present: SocaNRG ft. Luna
Tannery World Dance & Cultural Center
14 Dec 2025
WORKSHOPS
USD 45 TO 109
Apricot Court FREE In-store Performance!
939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
9 Nov 2025
MUSIC
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
The Swag Tones at The Crows Nest
Crow's Nest Restaurant
28 Nov 2025
THANKSGIVING
Dance on Friday 11/21 @ The Crow's Nest w/The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band
The Crow's Nest
21 Nov 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics
Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
30 Dec 2025
MUSIC
Back Alley Brass Band
Vino By The Sea
30 Jan 2026
MUSIC
Matt Masih & The Messengers 🎉NEW YEARS EVE🎉 at Crows Nest
The Crow's Nest
31 Dec 2025
MUSIC
KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive
The 418 Project
2 Jan 2026
WORKSHOPS
Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
23 Apr 2026
ART
Spooky Rave
The Catalyst
30 Oct 2025
RAVES
Espressivo Benefit Concert
German Cultural Center Santa Cruz - German American Hall
7 Dec 2025
ENTERTAINMENT
USD 10 TO 40
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
Outliers and Outlaws
Rio Theatre
7 Nov 2025
MUSIC
USD 18
Speakeasy Night at Woodhouse Brewery
Woodhouse Blending & Brewing
19 Nov 2025
MUSIC
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
27 Nov 2025
ART
Contra Dance- Caller: Zack; Band: Slick's Picks No. 6
Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange
14 Dec 2025
MUSIC
Sir Chloe at The Catalyst Santa Cruz
The Catalyst Santa Cruz
7 Nov 2025
CONTESTS
Lumina 2025 New Year's Eve party w/DJs, dancing,local artists & projections
Santa Cruz Art Expressions
31 Dec 2025
NEW-YEAR
USD 34
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