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Who is playing this week, from venue calendars. All Good for lists

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Weekend · Solvang

What's happening every week in the valley

Residents' nights, trivia, karaoke, farmers markets, live music and the Wednesday winemaker takeover at the Mattei's Tavern bar, Monday to Sunday.

28 weekly picks · Verified Oct 2026

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Weekend · Santa Ynez Valley

Live music in the Santa Ynez Valley this week

Maverick Saloon's weekend bands, Carhartt's back patio and the last of the winery Fridays. Dates, times and cover from each venue's own calendar.

7 venues · Verified Oct 2026

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Quick answers

Where can you hear live music in the Santa Ynez Valley?

The regular stages are Maverick Saloon, V Lounge at the Vinland, Analogue Room, Carhartt Family Wines back patio, Roblar Winery Live Music Fridays, Brick Barn Wine Estate, Folded Hills Golden Hour and Kaena at the Ranch. Our live music guide lists who is playing this week, from each venue's own calendar.

Which nights have live music?

Maverick Saloon: Bands most Fri & Sat from 8:30 or 9pm. Carhartt Family Wines back patio: Fridays 5 to 8pm. Carhartt Family Wines back patio: Sundays 3 to 6pm. Carhartt Family Wines back patio: Fridays first come, first served; Sunday tables can be booked.

Is there an open mic night?

Maverick Saloon: Thu open mic 8:30 to 11:30pm.

Do you pay a cover for live music?

Analogue Room: No cover unless an event says otherwise. Carhartt Family Wines back patio: No cover listed. Brick Barn Wine Estate: Harvest Moon Dinner Oct 24, 5:30 to 8pm (ticketed, sold out). Kaena at the Ranch: Kelly Fitzgerald, Sat Dec 5, 2026, 12:30 to 3:30pm (free).

This week's live music lineup