Chumash Casino concerts: shows, spa and the 21+ rule

Chumash Casino quick facts

Address

3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · (800) 248-6274

Concert venue

The Samala Showroom, 1,400 seats

Lineup

Its entertainment page lists every show with a Buy Tickets link

Age

21 and up for the casino, the showroom and the restaurants on the gaming floor

Tickets

No refunds or exchanges. ADA seating by phone on (800) 248-6274

Spa

Daily 9:30am–6:30pm; massages from $95 (25 min)

Hotel

AAA Four Diamond, 320 rooms and 58 suites; pool for hotel guests 21+, daily 8am–8pm

Getting there

On Highway 246 east of Solvang. A private shuttle, My Casino Shuttle, runs from Santa Maria, Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara

Who is playing next?

The resort's entertainment page is the only lineup that counts: every show there has its own Buy Tickets link on the resort's ticket site. All five shows on its late-2026 calendar fall on a Friday: Anything for Salina's, a Selena tribute (Nov 6), Gladys Knight (Nov 13, 8pm, tickets $80 to $145), Grupo Bryndis & Guardianes del Amor (Nov 20), Tower of Power (Dec 4) and Chiquis con su Banda Abeja Reina (Dec 18).

Shows are added through the year, and the mix runs from soul and classic acts to tribute nights and regional Mexican headliners, so check the latest before you plan a trip around one. Sign up for the resort's email or text list on the same page to hear about new dates first.

Tickets, seats and refunds

• Where to buy: through the Buy Tickets link for each show, which opens the resort's own ticket site. You can pick seats and keep a group together there.
• Refunds: none. The ticket page says "No refunds or exchanges for ticketed events."
• Accessible seating: ADA seating is available; call (800) 248-6274 to check.
• Arrive early: the resort recommends arriving one hour early for all Samala Showroom ticketed events.
• THE CLUB: the resort's rewards card is free for anyone 21 or older with government photo ID, and earns points on select dining, retail and spa spending as well as play.

Is Chumash 21 and over?

Yes. The ticket page says "The Chumash Casino is a 21 and up venue," and the resort's FAQ says you must be 21 to enter the casino, including the restaurants on the gaming floor. The pool is for hotel guests 21 and over. Coming with kids or under-21s? Eat in downtown Santa Ynez instead: our guide to where to eat near Chumash Casino has places a 1- to 5-minute drive away.

The spa at Chumash

Book a late-afternoon treatment and you can go straight from the spa to dinner and the show. The Spa is open daily 9:30am to 6:30pm, and the resort recommends booking ahead by phone. Beyond the treatment rooms there's a sauna, steam room, mineral pool, cold plunge and whirlpool, plus private couples' suites.

• Chumash signature massage (Swedish style): $175 for 50 minutes, $225 for 80.
• Deep tissue: $195 / $245.
• Couples massage in a private suite: $375 / $465.
• HydraFacial: $249 / $299.
• Short on time: a 25-minute head, neck and shoulder massage or facial is $95.

The Med Spa next to it adds IV therapy and vitamin injections. Rather do yoga or a day spa in town? See yoga, Pilates and spas in Solvang.

Where to eat before the show

Inside, Willows is the dinner reservation: the lounge opens at 4pm and dinner runs 5 to 10pm, to 11pm on show nights, with a 160-bottle wine wall. The Sports Bar serves noon to midnight daily. Cafe Amri does breakfast and lunch (7am to 2pm), and Grains & Grounds pours Starbucks around the clock. For a drink on the floor, the Center Bar has bartop gaming in the 115,000 sq ft casino.

Outside, downtown Santa Ynez is a 1- to 3-minute drive: S.Y. Kitchen for handmade pasta, Brothers Restaurant at the Red Barn for steaks, and the Maverick Saloon after the encore (open to 2am Friday and Saturday). The full list is in where to eat near Chumash Casino.

Staying the night

The resort hotel has 320 rooms and 58 suites and a AAA Four Diamond rating. Its pool, on the fifth floor with cabanas, is open daily 8am to 8pm for hotel guests 21 and over. Chumash also lists two affiliate hotels in Solvang, the Corque Hotel and The Hadsten. Comparing hotels for a show night? Our hotels near Chumash Casino guide sorts every option by drive time to the showroom, with pet rules; see also Santa Ynez hotels and Solvang hotels.

How do you get there?

• From the south (Santa Barbara): the resort's directions give two routes: Highway 101 north to the State Street exit and over Highway 154, or 101 to Buellton and east on Highway 246.
• From the north: Highway 101 south to the Highway 246 exit toward Solvang and Lompoc, then east through Solvang.
• By shuttle: My Casino Shuttle, (805) 864-9043, runs scheduled buses from Arroyo Grande and Santa Maria; Chatsworth, Simi Valley and Thousand Oaks; Panorama City, Encino and Reseda; Camarillo and Oxnard; and Fillmore, Santa Paula, Ventura and Santa Barbara. Schedules are on the resort's shuttle page.

Driving from Solvang or Buellton? Our getting to Solvang guide covers the 101 and 154 routes.

Good to know

Where do concerts happen at Chumash Casino? In the Samala Showroom, a 1,400-seat venue inside the resort at 3400 East Highway 246, Santa Ynez.

Do you have to be 21 to go to a concert at Chumash? Yes. The ticket page says the Chumash Casino is a 21 and up venue.

Can you get a refund on Chumash Casino tickets? No. The resort's ticket page says there are no refunds or exchanges for ticketed events.

How early should you arrive for a Chumash show? One hour early, the resort recommends, for all Samala Showroom ticketed events.

Where can you eat at Chumash Casino before a show? Willows serves dinner 5 to 10pm, to 11pm on show nights. The Sports Bar is open noon to midnight. For kids or a meal off the casino floor, downtown Santa Ynez is a 1- to 3-minute drive.

Nearby: eat, taste, stay

• Where to eat near Chumash Casino: Dinner a 1- to 5-minute drive away
• Live music in the valley: Free shows at the Maverick and winery stages
• Santa Ynez wineries: Sunstone and Gainey are minutes away
• Santa Ynez hotels: The resort and quieter inns nearby
• Santa Ynez: Town guide

Quick answers

Who is playing at Chumash Casino?

The resort's entertainment page lists every upcoming show. For late 2026 it shows Anything for Salina's (Nov 6), Gladys Knight (Nov 13), Grupo Bryndis & Guardianes del Amor (Nov 20), Tower of Power (Dec 4) and Chiquis (Dec 18). New dates are added through the year.

What are the Chumash spa hours and prices?

The Spa is open daily 9:30am to 6:30pm. A 50-minute signature massage is $175, a couples massage $375 and a 25-minute massage or facial $95. Reservations are recommended.

Is there a shuttle to Chumash Casino?

Yes. My Casino Shuttle, (805) 864-9043, runs scheduled buses from Santa Maria, Ventura County, the San Fernando Valley and Santa Barbara. The schedules are on the resort's shuttle page.