Santa Cruz Music Events

Santa Cruz Official Halloween Bar Crawl

Santa Cruz 31 Oct 2025

💀 China Cats Halloween Spooktacular at the Santa Cruz Vets Hall 🌻

The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building 31 Oct 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 2)

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 22 Nov 2025

Drive-By Truckers in Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre 12 Nov 2025

Me First and the Gimme Gimmes in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 28 Nov 2025

Breakup Shoes in Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley 30 Oct 2025

House of the Undead w/ Donald Glaude

Santa Cruz St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, United States 31 Oct 2025

The Dave Holodiloff Duo

The Salty Otter Sports Grill 1 Nov 2025

Wax in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 23 Nov 2025

CunninLynguists in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 12 Dec 2025

Handel’s Messiah

Holy Cross Catholic Church 19 Dec 2025

(((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 28 Dec 2025

Hobo Johnson, Budman. in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 10 Dec 2025

The Aquabats! in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 14 Nov 2025

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley 29 Nov 2025

Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/14 in Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre 14 Nov 2025

Santa Cruz Yacht Club Halloween

Santa Cruz Yacht Club 31 Oct 2025

💥Matt Masih & The Messengers at ABBOTT SQUARE **SAT NOV 08**

Abbott Square Market 8 Nov 2025

Sin Sisters Burlesque & Drag: Popcorn & Pasties

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 8 Nov 2025

The Floozies in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst 5 Dec 2025

Kabaka Pyramid in Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley 28 Nov 2025

The Fab Four: Tribute to the Beatles' "Help!" and the Hits in Santa Cruz, CA

Rio Theatre 28 Nov 2025

Stickmen - featuring Tony Levin, Pat Mastelotto, and Markus Reuter

UCSC Music Recital Hall 9 Dec 2025

🎻 Scotland's Breabach Live at Kuumbwa Jazz Center 🎻

Kuumbwa Jazz 19 Nov 2025

Santa Cruz Symphony Presents: The Planets

Civic Auditorium 1 Nov 2025

Halloween Boricua! Live Music and Puerto Rican Food!

Santa Cruz Barrios Unidos Inc 31 Oct 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: Spafford

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 1 Nov 2025

Young Dubliners "Head For The Light Tour" w/ The Uninvited

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 7 Nov 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: Zepparella (Night 1)

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 21 Nov 2025

Moe's Alley Halloween Bash with Ghost-Note!

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 31 Oct 2025

Delicate Steve in Santa Cruz

Moe's Alley 19 Nov 2025

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

Built to Spill:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 11/22

Rio Theatre 22 Nov 2025

Drew & Ellie Holcomb:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 4/22

Rio Theatre 22 Apr 2026

The Floozies and Dirtwire at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz 5 Dec 2025

Wintersongs with Kitka - SANTA CRUZ

Peace United Church 13 Dec 2025

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

Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest 8 Nov 2025

One Voice - A Collaborative Concert

Midtown Community Center - 115 S. Morrissey Ave, Santa Cruz 1 Nov 2025

Inter|Act Spoken Word Open Mic Featuring James Lenfestey

Satori Arts 4 Nov 2025

11/1/25 VIP Upgrade

Moe's Alley 1 Nov 2025

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

Y2K25 International Live Looping Festival

Santa Cruz Actors' Theatre 7 Nov 2025

Patterson Hood at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 12 Nov 2025

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

Todd Snider

Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 7 Nov 2025

Yawanawá Women's Gathering w/ManxyVake & Kenetsãiny Yawanawã

Santa Cruz Yoga 29 Oct 2025

Yala Lati 20th Annual Fall Concert - Hybrid Event

Rio Theatre 22 Nov 2025

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

A Sonic Bouquet - The Tom Ralston Band

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 15 Nov 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers w/ The Inciters + DJ Malamento (of The California Honeydrops)

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 6 Dec 2025

Trans Day of Remembrance 2025: The Sound of Holding On

Resource Center For Nonviolence 21 Nov 2025

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

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

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

Moe's Alley Presents: The Nth Power

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 20 Nov 2025

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

Brian Jonestown Massacre at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 21 Nov 2025

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes

Moe's Alley 27 Dec 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne + Selecta 7

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 18 Nov 2025

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

CLUB DUB ent Presents… 9th Prince & The WUTANG KILLA BEEZ!!

THE CATALYST (upstairs) 21 Nov 2025

Slack Key Guitar Workshop With George Kahumoku At The Pono Hawaiian Grill

Pono Hawaiian Grill Downtown Santa Cruz, 120 Union Street 18 Nov 2025

Nomad at Chaminade Resort in Santa Cruz, CA

Chaminade Resort & Spa 7 Nov 2025

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

Acoustic Groove Master Jack West

Kuumbwa Jazz Center 20 Feb 2026

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

Apricot Court FREE In-store Performance!

939 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060 9 Nov 2025

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

The Swag Tones at The Crows Nest

Crow's Nest Restaurant 28 Nov 2025

Dance on Friday 11/21 @ The Crow's Nest w/The Ten O'Clock Lunch Band

The Crow's Nest 21 Nov 2025

Moe's Alley Presents: Monophonics

Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz 30 Dec 2025

Back Alley Brass Band

Vino By The Sea 30 Jan 2026

Matt Masih & The Messengers 🎉NEW YEARS EVE🎉 at Crows Nest

The Crow's Nest 31 Dec 2025

KINESPHERE: Axis Syllabus Deep Dive

The 418 Project 2 Jan 2026

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 23 Apr 2026

Spooky Rave

The Catalyst 30 Oct 2025

Espressivo Benefit Concert

German Cultural Center Santa Cruz - German American Hall 7 Dec 2025

Mania - The ABBA Tribute

Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 6 Feb 2026

Barnstorm Presents: At the Hands of Fire & Iron (Fri, Oct 31)

UCSC Theater Arts Center Studio B100 31 Oct 2025

Outliers and Outlaws

Rio Theatre 7 Nov 2025

Speakeasy Night at Woodhouse Brewery

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing 19 Nov 2025

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute

Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz 27 Nov 2025

Contra Dance- Caller: Zack; Band: Slick's Picks No. 6

Santa Cruz Live Oak Grange 14 Dec 2025

Sir Chloe at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz 7 Nov 2025

Lumina 2025 New Year's Eve party w/DJs, dancing,local artists & projections

Santa Cruz Art Expressions 31 Dec 2025