# Live Music in Monterey | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Monterey tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Monterey. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Monterey.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/geoff-tates-operation-mindcrime/2300029885147017
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Steep Canyon Rangers
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/steep-canyon-rangers/2300030629942408
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime at Golden State Theatre
  - **Description**: Join us for an unforgettable night with Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime! Experience the iconic music and powerful vocals of the former frontman of Queensryche. Get ready for a night of intense energy and classic hits. Don't miss out on this opportunity
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/geoff-tates-operation-mindcrime-at-golden-state-theatre/200030722457414
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: The Devil Makes Three
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/the-devil-makes-three/2300030311665202
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Eaglemania - Tribute To The Eagles
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Oct 31 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/eaglemania-tribute-to-the-eagles/2300030666344359
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Easy Star All Stars at Golden State Theatre
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/easy-star-all-stars-at-golden-state-theatre/2400030574221916
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Tusk - Tribute To Fleetwood Mac
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 05 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Nov 05 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/tusk-tribute-to-fleetwood-mac/2300030031504600
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Tastings & Tunes w/ Sylvain Poirier
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of live music in our tasting room as you enjoy some of your favorite Puma Road wines. 

Here's a bit from our very special Tastings & Tunes artist for October 16....

Discover French Quebec

Curious about French-speaking Quebec?
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 13
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/tastings-and-tunes-w-sylvain-poirier/200030701672515
  - **Venue**: Puma Road at Portola Plaza
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, Art
- **Event Name**: Elvin Bishop at Golden State Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/elvin-bishop-at-golden-state-theatre/2400030721914956
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Toad the Wet Sprocket at Golden State Theatre
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 08 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/toad-the-wet-sprocket-at-golden-state-theatre/2400030644228516
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art
- **Event Name**: Community Contra Dance - 1st Sunday in Monterey!
  - **Description**: Sunday Afternoon Schedule:
3:30pm Doors open
​3:40pm Learn How to Contra Dance
4-7pm Dance!
~5:30pm Potluck Snacks on the Porch :-)

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Live music and livelier dancing since 1999! We host public contra dances on 1st Sundays & 3rd Saturdays in Montere
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/community-contra-dance-1st-sunday-in-monterey/200030722800602
  - **Venue**: YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, food-drinks, dance, potluck
- **Event Name**: CALIFORNIA BLUEGRASS REUNION  WITH OTTER OPRY  AT MONTEREY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
  - **Description**: We are SO LUCKY!!! Every year, the home-grown and absolutely amazing
California Bluegrass Reunion band comes back to celebrate our state’s rich
bluegrass traditions. This all-star lineup of California-based musicians will
be back on Wednesday, November 11
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
  - **Date**: Wed Nov 11 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/california-bluegrass-reunion-with-otter-opry-at-monterey-united-methodist-church/200030557309910
  - **Venue**: 1 Soledad Drive, Monterey, CA, United States, California 93940
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Circle Jerks and Repo Man at Golden State Theatre
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Dec 05 2026 at 10:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/circle-jerks-and-repo-man-at-golden-state-theatre/2400030747160439
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Zoso - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band
  - **Date**: Sat Jan 16 2027 at 08:00 pm – Sat Jan 16 2027 at 10:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/zoso-led-zeppelin-tribute-band/2300030734878332
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Music of Hey Arnold Live!
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 27 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Nov 27 2026 at 10:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monterey/the-music-of-hey-arnold-live/2300030695868732
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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## Trending Events in Monterey

- **Event Name**: Santa Barbara LOVE Scavenger Hunt for Couples Date Night!!
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- **Event Name**: Brian Regan at Golden State Theatre
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Death From Above 1979
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Brian Regan
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Nimesh Patel
  - **Venue**: Golden State Theatre
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Hands & Harvest Festival
  - **Description**: Visit www.highlandcounty.org/hands-harvest-festival frequently until the event begins to stay updated on the full list of activities, addresses, and hours!

Celebrate the beauty and bounty of fall at the 34th Hands & Harvest Festival in beautiful High
  - **Venue**: 165 W Main St, Monterey, VA 24465-2754, United States
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), Steep Canyon Rangers (Thu Oct 15 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime at Golden State Theatre (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), The Devil Makes Three (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), Eaglemania - Tribute To The Eagles (Sat Oct 31 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Monterey today September 30, 2026?
  - **A:** Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime at Golden State Theatre (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Monterey this weekend October 2–4, 2026?
  - **A:** Community Contra Dance - 1st Sunday in Monterey! (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 03:30 pm at YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Monterey in September 2026?
  - **A:** Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre), Geoff Tate's Operation: Mindcrime at Golden State Theatre (Wed Sep 30 2026 at 08:00 pm at Golden State Theatre).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Monterey on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Monterey include Golden State Theatre, Puma Road at Portola Plaza, YMCA of the Monterey Peninsula.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Monterey include Ticket Network Events, Tickets Junction, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Monterey?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Monterey?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Monterey.

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