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Santa Cruz Events 2026
Your guide to live events and things to do in Santa Cruz, CA, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Santa Cruz throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Santa Cruz events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Santa Cruz Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Santa Cruz
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 63
- Jun0720268:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventDogs In A PileFelton Music Hall
95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $36Avg. price ~ $687 tickets remaining!Select Seats - Jun0720269:00 PMSunRAP / HIP HOPWeekend Event1 UmbrellaThe Catalyst • 800 seatsThe Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $69Avg. price ~ $7916 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun0920268:00 PMTueREGGAE / REGGAETONMihaliFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $6012 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun0920268:00 PMTuePOP / ROCKWayne HancockMoe's Alley95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, US95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $47Avg. price ~ $8524 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1120269:00 PMThuTECHNO / ELECTRONICRayBurgerThe Catalyst • 800 seatsThe Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $5220 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKHunx And His PunxLive in the Atrium at The Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $41Avg. price ~ $4918 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1220268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKMonolordThe Catalyst • 800 seatsThe Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $35Avg. price ~ $4417 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1720268:00 PMWedPOP / ROCKBrett DennenFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $48Avg. price ~ $7516 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1820268:00 PMThuPOP / ROCKLucinda WilliamsRio Theatre - Santa Cruz95062, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA, US95062, 1205 Soquel Avenue Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $161Avg. price ~ $2584 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun1820268:00 PMThuStraight Tequila Night - Tribute to 90s CountryFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $28Avg. price ~ $3921 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2120267:30 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventDeath AngelThe Catalyst • 800 seatsThe Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $6318 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2120268:00 PMSunREGGAE / REGGAETONWeekend EventAaron WolfFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $19Avg. price ~ $2316 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2320268:00 PMTueCOUNTRY / FOLKBest ValueUncle LuciusFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $15Avg. price ~ $3121 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2620268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKNik Parr and The Selfless LoversFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $40Avg. price ~ $8518 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2720268:00 PMSatALTERNATIVEWeekend EventThe LagoonsFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $23Avg. price ~ $3920 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jun2720269:00 PMSatRAP / HIP HOPWeekend EventAndre NickatinaThe Catalyst • 800 seatsThe Catalyst95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, US95060, 1011 Pacific Ave Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $97Avg. price ~ $130Tickets Available: 36Select Seats
- Jun2820264:00 PMSunR&B / SOULHigh DemandWeekend EventThe Joint ChiefsMoe's Alley95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, US95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $42Avg. price ~ $5218 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jul0920268:00 PMThuCOMEDYBeth StellingFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $4416 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jul1020268:00 PMFriPOP / ROCKShinyribsMoe's Alley95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, US95063, 1535 Commercial Way Santa Cruz, CA, USFrom $43Avg. price ~ $5116 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- Jul1220268:00 PMSunPOP / ROCKWeekend EventNick LutskoFelton Music Hall95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, US95018, 6275 Hwy 9 Felton, CA, USFrom $25Avg. price ~ $4120 tickets remaining!Select Seats
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Santa Cruz Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
Events in May 2027
June
This Month
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Santa Cruz events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Santa Cruz. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Santa Cruz venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 31
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Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
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Quarry Amphitheater
Santa Cruz, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 6
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Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Santa Cruz, CA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 2
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The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 11
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The Crepe Place
Santa Cruz, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
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04 Center
Austin, TX
Arena
Upcoming Events: 23
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101 Wild West Rodeo Arena
Ponca City, OK
Arena
Upcoming Events: 3
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1015 Folsom Nightclub
San Francisco, CA
Nightclub
Upcoming Events: 11
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11:11
El Paso, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 10
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11th Street Cowboy Bar
Bandera, TX
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
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123 Pleasant Street
Morgantown, WV
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 4
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1700 Theater at Steppenwolf Theatre - Chicago
Chicago, IL
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 29
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1720
Los Angeles, CA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 17
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1846 Farms
Latrobe, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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185 King Street
Brevard, NC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 14
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1876 SC-284
Abbeville, SC
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
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Santa Cruz venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Santa Cruz right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Santa Cruz rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Santa Cruz?
Yeah — Santa Cruz doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Santa Cruz?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Santa Cruz, CA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Santa Cruz and nearby areas