This week, Maverick Saloon in Santa Ynez has bands on Friday and Saturday nights and open mic on Thursday. Carhartt's Los Olivos patio has bands on Sunday afternoon and Friday evening. Roblar's last Friday session is Oct 23. In Solvang, V Lounge has music Thursdays. Full Maverick lineup through December: our Maverick Saloon guide.
Go for
- Groups: Carhartt Family Wines back patio
- Dancing: Maverick Saloon
- Late night: Maverick Saloon
- A patio: Carhartt Family Wines back patio
- No reservation needed: Carhartt Family Wines back patio and Folded Hills Golden Hour
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Live music this week (Sat Oct 17–Wed Nov 25)
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Thursday Oct 221 event
- 8:30–11:30pm
Open mic
Open Mic Night (main stage)
A rotating midweek lineup on the main stage of Maverick Saloon, the Santa Ynez country saloon with the valley's busiest calendar.
Maverick · Country saloon with a stage · Santa Ynez
Friday Oct 233 events
- 5–8pm
Live music
Lenny Curly Blues Band
Friday blues on the Carhartt Cabin patio in downtown Los Olivos; the winery's own pitch: grab a glass, a bite, and dance the night away.
Carhartt · Tasting room patio with live music · Los Olivos
- Patio
- Food
- Dancing
Carhartt's calendar ↗ Learn more about Carhartt
Like this vibe? McGuire & Steve, Sun · The Molly Ringwald Project, Fri · Flannel 101, Sat
- 5:30–8pm
Live musicWinery patio music
Live Music Fridays, season finale
Season finale for Live Music Fridays under Roblar Winery's pergola, with Roblar's restaurant serving lunch and tastings until 6:30pm.
Roblar · Winery with a pergola stage · Outside Santa Ynez
Artist not listed
- Finale
- Food
- 9pm–midnight
Live music
The Molly Ringwald Project (80s dance party)
A full-on 80s dance party until midnight at Maverick Saloon, the Santa Ynez country saloon with a stage.
Maverick · Country saloon with a stage · Santa Ynez
- Dancing
Maverick's calendar ↗ Our guide to Maverick
Like this vibe? Flannel 101, Sat · Lenny Curly Blues Band, Fri
Saturday Oct 243 events
- 5:30–8pm
EventInstrumental guitar
Adrian Galysh (instrumental) at the Harvest Moon Dinner
Family-style dinner in Brick Barn Wine Estate's Buellton vines with four wines, soundtracked by Guitar World-featured guitarist Adrian Galysh.
Brick Barn · Winery with weekly music · West of Buellton
Family-style vineyard dinner with four wines in the Lower Vineyard; 21 and over; sold out
Sold out (ticket page, Oct 19); tickets were $85 for members and $95 for non-members
- Sold out
- Food
- 9pm–midnight
Live music
Flannel 101 (90s dance party)
A 90s dance party, 9pm to midnight, at Maverick Saloon, the Santa Ynez country saloon with a stage.
Maverick · Country saloon with a stage · Santa Ynez
- Dancing
- TBAVenue open 4pm to 10pm; set time not posted
DJ night
DJ Beatstew (Hip Hop & R&B Night, vinyl DJ set)
Old and new hip-hop and R&B hits plus deep cuts, all on vinyl, at Analogue Room, Solvang's late-night vinyl bar with pizza.
Analogue Room · Vinyl lounge and wine bar · Solvang
No cover unless the event says otherwise
- Free
- Food
- Walk-in
Sunday Oct 252 events
- 3–6pm
Live musicPatio duo
McGuire & Steve
Carhartt's promise is to sway the day away: a Sunday duo set on the Los Olivos patio, no cover, picnics or a food truck welcome.
Carhartt · Tasting room patio with live music · Los Olivos
- Free
- Patio
- Picnic OK
- Walk-in
- TBAStart time not posted yet
EventWinemaker takeover
Press Gang Cellars Sunday Takeover
Press Gang winemaker Kyle Knapp (also Stolpman's head winemaker) takes over Solvang vinyl bar Analogue Room for good wine, pizza and punk rock.
Analogue Room · Vinyl lounge and wine bar · Solvang
Sunday winemaker takeover featuring Press Gang Cellars. No start time posted; Analogue Room is open 4pm to 8pm on Sundays.
- Food
- Walk-in
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Earlier in the week: Richiman & Groove Nice, Carhartt (Sun, Oct 18, 3pm); John Gorka with Michael Manring, Maverick (Wed, Oct 21, time not posted).
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The full week as a table
| Date | Time | Venue | Who | Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 17 | 8:30pm–11:30pm | Maverick Saloon Santa Ynez | Tex Pistols | |
| Sat, Oct 17 | Time not listed | Analogue Room Solvang | DJ Flaco De Oro (Funk & Soul Night, vinyl DJ set) Open 4pm to 10pm | No cover unless the event says otherwise |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 1pm–4pm | Kaena at the Ranch Outside Solvang | Olivia Willhite | Free |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 3pm–6pm | Carhartt Family Wines (back patio) Los Olivos | Richiman & Groove Nice | |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Time not listed | Maverick Saloon Santa Ynez | John Gorka with Michael Manring Time not on the calendar | Ticketed: ticket sales only for entry |
| Thu, Oct 22 | 8:30pm–11:30pm | Maverick Saloon Santa Ynez | Open Mic Night (main stage) | |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 5pm–8pm | Carhartt Family Wines (back patio) Los Olivos | Lenny Curly Blues Band | |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 5:30pm–8pm | Roblar Winery Outside Santa Ynez | Live Music Fridays, season finale Artist not listed | |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 9pm–12am | Maverick Saloon Santa Ynez | The Molly Ringwald Project (80s dance party) | |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 5:30pm–8pm | Brick Barn Wine Estate West of Buellton | Adrian Galysh (instrumental) at the Harvest Moon Dinner Family-style vineyard dinner with four wines in the Lower Vineyard; 21 and over; sold out | Sold out (ticket page, Oct 19); tickets were $85 for members and $95 for non-members |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 9pm–12am | Maverick Saloon Santa Ynez | Flannel 101 (90s dance party) | |
| Sat, Oct 24 | Time not listed | Analogue Room Solvang | DJ Beatstew (Hip Hop & R&B Night, vinyl DJ set) Open 4pm to 10pm | No cover unless the event says otherwise |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 3pm–6pm | Carhartt Family Wines (back patio) Los Olivos | McGuire & Steve | |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Time not listed | Analogue Room Solvang | Press Gang Cellars Sunday Takeover Sunday winemaker takeover featuring Press Gang Cellars. No start time posted; Analogue Room is open 4pm to 8pm on Sundays. | |
| Wed, Nov 25 | 5pm–8pm | Carhartt Family Wines (back patio) Los Olivos | Jayden Secor |
Which live music series repeat every week?
- Carhartt Family Wines (back patio): Back-patio live music. Fridays 5–8pm and Sundays 3–6pm. No cover listed. Year-round per the calendar; patio buyouts cancel some dates
- Maverick Saloon: Live bands, open mic and karaoke. Bands most Fri and Sat, 8:30–11:30pm or 9pm–midnight; Thu open mic 8:30–11:30pm; Tue karaoke 8pm–midnight; Tue two-step lessons 6–7:30pm ($15). Not listed except ticketed concerts. Year-round
- Roblar Winery: Live Music Fridays under the pergola. Fridays 5:30–8pm. Not listed. Jun 5–Oct 23, 2026
- Folded Hills Homestead: Golden Hour. Fridays 4–7pm; vinyl most weeks, live music on the last Friday of the month. No cost listed; first come, first served, no reservations. Apr 3–Oct 23, 2026
- Brick Barn Wine Estate: Wine Down Wednesday and weekend music. Wednesday evenings and weekend afternoons. Not listed. Ongoing
- V Lounge at the Vinland: Live music. Every Thursday (time not listed; lounge open 4–11pm). Not listed. Ongoing
- Analogue Room: Guest vinyl DJ nights. Selected Saturdays; vinyl every open hour. No cover unless an event says otherwise. Ongoing
Not in the list: Solvang Brewing Company: Thu karaoke, Fri live music and Sat DJ are reported by Visit Solvang, but its own site has no calendar, so it is not in the weekly list. Buttonwood: Saturday garden music is reported by Wine Industry Advisor; no dated calendar entries this week on its own site.
Where can you find live music in Solvang and Santa Ynez at night?
Bars and lounges, open into the evening.
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Missvain, CC BY 4.0 Editor's pickCountry saloon with a stage, Santa Ynez · Santa Ynez
Maverick SaloonReserve
Eater LA Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley
The valley's busiest music room. Bands play most Friday and Saturday nights, open mic is Thursday, karaoke and two-step lessons are Tuesday, and some touring acts are ticketed.
- Open
- Bands Fri & Sat nights
- Booking
- Walk in; tickets for concerts
Go for Dancing · A late night
Only here Two-step lessons on Tuesdays
More details
Press Eater LA's best places to eat around the Santa Ynez Valley: "a break from the wine crowds". Eater LA, Aug 18 2026
- Bands most Fri & Sat from 8:30 or 9pm
- Thu open mic 8:30–11:30pm
- Tue karaoke 8pm–midnight; two-step lessons 6pm ($15)
- Cover not listed, except ticketed concerts
3687 Sagunto Street, Suite D, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · 805-686-4785
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Hotel lounge, Solvang · Solvang
V Lounge at the Vinland
A hotel lounge with live music every Thursday. It doesn't post times or performers.
- Open
- Thu evenings
- Booking
- Walk in
More details
- Live music every Thursday
- Open 4–11pm, closed Tuesdays
- Kitchen until 10:30pm
1455 Mission Drive, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-688-2018
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Vinyl lounge and wine bar, Solvang · Solvang
Analogue Room
Not a band venue: records spin all night, and guest DJs take the booth on selected Saturdays. Open later than most of Solvang.
- Open
- Thu–Mon evenings
- Booking
- Walk in
Only here Guest vinyl DJs on Saturdays
More details
- Thu–Sat 4–10pm; Sun & Mon 4–8pm
- Guest vinyl DJs on selected nights
- No cover unless an event says otherwise
1693 Mission Drive, Suite D2, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-691-9093
Which wineries have live music?
Afternoon and early-evening music, wine in hand.
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Tasting room patio with live music, Los Olivos · Los Olivos
Carhartt Family Wines back patioBook
Bands play on the back patio behind the Los Olivos tasting room, usually Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons. A private buyout sometimes cancels a date, so check the calendar.
- Open
- Fri evenings, Sun afternoons
- Booking
- Walk in Fridays; Sunday tables can be booked
Go with A group
More details
- Fridays 5–8pm
- Sundays 3–6pm
- No cover listed
- Fridays first come, first served; Sunday tables can be booked
2939 Grand Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441 · 805-693-5100
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Winery with a pergola stage, Santa Ynez · Outside Santa Ynez
Roblar Winery Live Music FridaysReserve
Live music under the pergola on Friday evenings through the summer, next to Roblar's restaurant. The 2026 season ends on Oct 23.
- Open
- Open Friday; closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Fri 5:30–8pm
- Booking
- Walk in; book dinner on Tock
- Getting there
- On Roblar Ave at Hwy 154, about 9 min by car from Sagunto St in Santa Ynez
More details
- Fridays 5:30–8pm
- Jun 5 to Oct 23, 2026
- Artist and cover not listed
3010 Roblar Avenue, Santa Ynez, CA 93460 · 805-686-2603
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Winery with weekly music, Buellton · West of Buellton
Brick Barn Wine Estate
Live music on Wine Down Wednesday evenings and weekend afternoons, plus ticketed dinners with musicians.
- Open
- Wed evenings, weekend afternoons
- Booking
- Walk in
More details
- Wednesday evenings and weekend afternoons
- Harvest Moon Dinner Oct 24, 5:30–8pm (ticketed, sold out)
- Cover not listed for regular sessions
795 West Highway 246, Buellton, CA 93427 · 805-686-1208
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Friday evening at the Homestead tasting room, off Highway 101 · Gaviota
Folded Hills Golden Hour
Wine, food, yard games and records on Friday evenings, with live music on the last Friday of the month. The season ends Oct 23.
- Open
- Open Friday; closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday. Fri 4–7pm
- Booking
- No reservations
Go for A drop-in visit
More details
- Fridays 4–7pm, Apr 3 to Oct 23, 2026
- Vinyl most weeks; live music the last Friday of the month
- No cost listed; first come, first served, no reservations
2323 Old Coast Highway, Gaviota, CA 93117 · 805-694-8086
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Winery on Highway 246 between Buellton and Solvang · Outside Solvang
Kaena at the RanchBook
Free afternoon sets on some Saturdays, with tastings and wine by the glass 11am–5pm. Outside food is allowed.
- Open
- Open every day. Daily 11am–5pm
- Booking
- Reservations online; call for 6+
- Getting there
- On Highway 246 west of the village, about 4 min by car from Copenhagen Dr
More details
- Kelly Fitzgerald, Sat Dec 5, 2026, 12:30–3:30pm (free)
- Closed all day Thu Nov 26 (Thanksgiving) and Fri Dec 25 (Christmas)
800 E Highway 246, Solvang, CA 93463 · 805-691-9555
How do we build this list?
Every date comes from the venue's own calendar or events page, never from ticket resellers or review sites. If a venue posts no start time, we mark it "TBA" or "Time not listed" rather than guessing. We check each venue's calendar and update the list. For more late-night options, see Solvang nightlife; for afternoons, see unique wineries.
Plan your day
- MorningBreakfast first: Breakfast in SolvangDanish pancakes to bear claws
- MiddayGo tasting: Wine tasting in SolvangNebbiolo to Rhône in an adobe
- EveningBook dinner: Solvang restaurantsBib Gourmand chicken to aebleskiver
- LateNight out: Solvang happy hoursSpritzes, Industry Night, 8pm deals
- OvernightFind a bed: Solvang hotelsNordic rooms to a 1946 ranch
Good to know
Is there a cover charge? None of the winery patios list one. The Maverick Saloon charges for some touring concerts, sold as tickets; its regular band nights list no cover.
What is on at the Maverick Saloon this weekend? Check the table above: it lists every band on the saloon's own calendar for this week, with start times.
Quick answers
Where can I find live music in Solvang?
V Lounge at the Vinland has live music every Thursday, and Analogue Room hosts guest vinyl DJs on selected Saturdays. For bands most weekends, the Maverick Saloon is a few minutes away in Santa Ynez.
Which Santa Ynez Valley wineries have live music?
Carhartt in Los Olivos (Friday evenings and Sunday afternoons on the back patio), Brick Barn in Buellton (Wednesday evenings and weekend afternoons) and Roblar in Santa Ynez (Fridays, June to Oct 23). Folded Hills has live music on the last Friday of the month during its Golden Hour season.
Sources
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- Each venue's own website or official page, linked in its listing above.
- Source log with supporting quotes kept on file for every name, hour and price.
Last updated Oct 26, 2026. We list what each venue publishes, plus dated news from regional press. We haven't visited every one this season, and we never copy reviews. Confirm hours and policies before you go.
