With a wide range of free events taking place year-around, there’s always something to celebrate in Santa Cruz County every weekend. See what’s happening in Santa Cruz County and check out events here!
Stimulate your senses at Discretion Brewing!🎨🍻Enjoy a multi-sensory paint & Sip creative experience with live blues and R&B by Juice Box. 🎹 🎤 🌞 ✨ 🍺 Paint & Sip participants enjoy half off their first drink!🍻 🖼️ You will be guided to create a painting from right here in your vacation destination. Of course you’re […]
An Intimate Night with Lol Tolhurst & David J Legends: Live & Local is a new live music and storytelling series from Event Santa Cruz that connects iconic, world-famous musicians with local artists—creating once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, conversations, and performances. This official Legends: Live & Local event brings together two true pioneers of post-punk, Goth, and alternative […]
45 years ago, their self-titled album got so popular they went platinum, no thanks to mainstream chart success or radio play. In the 80's, everyone had a copy of the album on cassette, and their folk punk sound influenced numerous bands across genres like grunge, pop punk and indie rock. Artists from Pink to Keith […]
Head to the Quarry Amphitheater to see Latin Grammy Award Winner, Lila Downs! This singer-songwriter blends genres and rhythms like cumbia, jazz, and Mexican rancheras into her compositions. She sings in Spanish, English, and native languages, and has collaborated with artists like Juanes, Norah Jones, and Santana. Downs has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl and has released award […]
In addition to a day of great live music from some of our favorite Bay Area musicians, the festival will feature art vendors, full coffee bar, local craft beer & wine, free 10-minute massages, fresh churros, food artisans, family-friendly, supervised kids activities and most importantly, a S’mores Bar!
Led Kaapana’s mastery of stringed instruments, particularly slack key guitar, and his extraordinary baritone and leo ki`eki`e (falsetto) voices, have made him a musical legend. He has been thrilling audiences for more than 40 years. With easy-going style and kolohe (rascal) charm, he has built a loyal corps of Led Heads from Brussels to his […]
Head to the Quarry Amphitheater to see the fast, punk-influenced two-piece guitar drum and synth band, The Garden! They have become known for their energetic and off the wall performances around the world. Their term, "vada vada" represents total freedom of expression without boundaries or guidelines of any sort. The Quarry Amphitheater was carved from […]
Head to the Quarry Amphitheater to see hardcore punk band, Drain in their hometown! The intense crossover trash sound was formed right here in Santa Cruz and will be joined by bands No Pressure, Haywire and Secret World. Dolphin shorts and boogie boards are optional but encouraged. “When people come to Santa Cruz, they’re like, […]
Emmylou Harris shook up country radio in the 1970's and established herself as the premiere songwriter of a generation selling more than 15 million records and garnering 14 Grammy Awards, 3 CMA awards, and 4 Americana Awards. Harris is one of the most admired and influential women in music. Here is your chance to join […]
It's Kids Day in Downtown Santa Cruz! Exhibitors will be lined up on Cooper Street and Pacific Ave (between Church St. & Locust St.), along with performances and demonstrations at Abbott Square. Plus, many Downtown businesses will be offering discounts and specials just for kids.
Dance the day away to live music with your friends and family while enjoying tasty locally made food, cold beer, cider and wine in an open field surrounded by redwoods in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Juneteenth is a special day for anyone who believes in freedom and equality for all people. Attend and enjoy music, poetry, dance, delicious soul food, arts & crafts, basketball skills contest, and the annual sack race. Festive dress encouraged!
Enjoy a festive Summer Luau by the beach! Dress in your best Hawaiian attire and enjoy a tropical buffet, live music, hula dancers, and fun for all ages. Perfect for families, date nights, or just wrapping up a fun day the the Boardwalk!
The showstopping Santa Cruz County Fair returns September 16 - 20th for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays, carnival rides, and more!!!
Come celebrate the vibrant traditions of the Latino community with mariachi, folklorico dancers, and a free beach concert. Enjoy Boardwalk rides and games plus fun food and beverage specials throughout the park. ¡Vamos a la playa!
Go see an exciting musical parade as 55 Northern California high school and junior high school marching bands compete next to the iconic Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk in the ONLY band review with warm sand, cool surf, and hot rides!
