Live music in Santa Cruz

community singing celebrating the season of gratitude with hope, resilience & connection

3:00-5:00pm JADe is an Acoustic Trio performing in the Santa Cruz / Bay Area, playing acoustic rock, adult contemporary, beautiful ballads and more from the…

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Anyone into the alternative country or Americana scene probably already knows about Drag the River. Formed in Fort Collins, Colorado in 1996, it was the…

Sing your heart out! We will start at 5pm....ends when the cops show up or when I throw in the towel....No way you can be…

Grateful Sundays at the Crepe Place take place in the beautiful garden. Full meals are available, and the Garden Bar is open for service! For…

7 - 9pm · Puerto Rican singer-songwriter and guitarist Rick Reyes. Rick is known for his work with Cosmic Jíbaros and the more acoustic Novela…

An artist entering his staggering fourth decade writing and performing music that weaves in and out of seminal pop-punk, alt-country, metal, and a fascinating indie…

The Django Sheridan Collective is a dynamic group of local Santa Cruz college students and musicians performing for free every Sunday at Mariposa Coffeebar in…

Cactus Blossoms w/ Margo Cilker at Felton Music Hall on Sunday, November 15th 2026 Tickets: https://www.prekindle.com/event/47511-the-cactus-blossoms-felton

Fiddling Cricket & Canyon Acoustic Society Concert Series 2025 Djangatos hot club sound of gypsy jazz Saturday, November 15th · 7pm doors 6:30, $25 adv/$30…

The California Honeydrops bring the Sweet Like That Tour to The Catalyst, November 15. Doors 8 PM, show 9 PM.

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It's Monday Open Mic at the Ugly Mug! Sign ups at 5p Beer, Espresso Drinks and Desserts available

With a career spanning more than twenty years and six studio albums, Las Migas have become one of the most internationally acclaimed Spanish bands. They…

Audiences are invited to the UC Santa Cruz Music Department Ensemble Showcase Concert, featuring five student ensembles: • Percussion Ensemble (opening), directed by Willy Winant…

Audiences are invited to the UC Santa Cruz Music Department Ensemble Showcase Concert.

Open Mic Night Sign-ups at 7:00 PM Starts at 8:00 PM, every Monday Join us to hear local musicians and build community!

A concert featuring a cello ensemble in Santa Cruz.

Join other students in learning the basic techniques and fundamentals of art using many mediums. Learn about line, value, balance, shape, form, texture, color, art…

An evening of live music with Jim Lewin and Diana Z.

Sober Karaoke is a fun, welcoming, and alcohol-free night where everyone is invited to take the stage and share their favorite songs. Whether you're a…

A recurring karaoke night held on the first and third Tuesdays at The 418 Project. Grab the mic and sing your favorite songs in a…

John Carroll Kirby brings his iconic set to Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.

Born in Duluth, Minnesota, and raised between suburban Chicago and northern New Jersey, David Dondero has spent over two decades on the road as a…

Moes Alley presents The Goddamn Gallows with special guest King Sickabilly! Tuesday, November 17, 2026Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm$20 in advance // $25 day of…

Free live music every Tuesday night with the Del Mar Trio at Callahan's in Santa Cruz.

Zwergenmusik - German Parent Toddler Class Session 4 Nov 17 to Dec 15, 2025 (no class Nov 24) Montags 4:30-5:15 Music, singing, movement, instrument exploration…

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Screening and Conversation Join Visualizing Abolition at the Rio Theatre for a screening of TCB, The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing, followed by a…

7 - 9pm · Weekly bluegrass jam with local musicians.

A folk and rock double bill with Michael Nau and Breezers, presented by folkYEAH!

Formed in the late 1970s as The Stains and playing their first gig under this name in August 1980, MDC were one of three pioneering…

Moe's Alley presents Two Runner with special guests Dessert Boys (featuring members Shannon and the Clams and La Luz)! Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Doors: 7pm…

Mr. Vale's Math Class and El Duo share a night of funk, soul, and grooves at The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz Come see high…

As I Lay Dying headlines a free evening of metalcore, bringing heavy riffs and high-energy performance.

5:30-7:30pm Neil Bradley Country Band is a Country-Rock/Country-Blues band playing throwback outlaw and modern country, and indie music with a mix of covers and originals.

Ripatti & Rose - Live at Bruno's Bar & Grill

Live rock from Empire Grade in a local club setting.

7 - 10pm · Live improvisational modular synth performance by M31 Transport.

Rebecca Coupe Franks / Trumpet Nancy Heth / Vocals and Piano

James Gordon Williams has played piano and performed around the world. A virtuoso pianist Williams has headlined at Birdland and The Village Vanguard anchoring his…

James Durbin Revival performs a live set of rock, acoustic, and alternative music.

Come kick off the weekend early with The Thursday Night Wine Down. Grab a glass of wine at Cocoa Vino in Capitola Village and settle…

Live rock from HOG in a local club setting.

Original homegrown Santa Cruz rock from The Messiahs.

Moe's Alley presents Empire Grade (EP Release Party) with special guests Rosewood and Dirtkicker plus DJ Gavi_N spinning for the afterparty! Thursday, November 19, 2026…

A 21+ concert blending soul, funk, rock, country, and bluegrass with live-band energy.