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Concerts in Santa Cruz

Thu, 23 Apr • 07:30 PM

Tommy Emmanuel at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Tue, 24 Mar • 07:30 PM

Jeff Tweedy at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Sat, 01 Aug • 06:30 PM

Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater

Quarry Amphitheater
Mon, 30 Mar • 08:00 PM

Nick Lowe at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

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Music events in Santa Cruz

Sat, 18 Apr • 08:00 PM

Emmylou Harris at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Sat, 18 Apr • 04:00 PM

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Quarry Amphitheater
Sat, 04 Apr • 07:00 PM

Snakehips at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Sat, 09 May • 09:00 PM

Protoje at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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Live Music in Santa Cruz

Sun, 03 May • 07:30 PM

Pat Metheny in Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre
Sat, 11 Apr • 09:00 PM

Raggaeton Rave Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

13+ Interested
Sat, 11 Apr • 07:00 PM

Snazzy Productions presents PAUL THORN and WILL HOGE

Rio Theatre

19+ Interested
Fri, 24 Apr • 08:30 PM

Landon McNamara in Santa Cruz

The Catalyst

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Performances in Santa Cruz

Wed, 26 Aug • 07:00 AM

Built to Spill :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 8/26

Rio Theatre

4+ Interested
Fri, 27 Mar • 07:30 PM

Cristela Alonzo at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre Santa Cruz
Fri, 25 Sep • 07:30 PM

Snatam Kaur in Santa Cruz

Rio Theatre
Sun, 10 May • 08:00 PM

Jim Messina & The Band

Rio Theatre

33+ Interested

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Parties in Santa Cruz

Sat, 21 Mar • 07:00 PM

Gimme Gimme Disco Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

10+ Interested
Thu, 21 May • 09:00 PM

Unknown Mortal Orchestra at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Sun, 26 Apr • 12:00 PM

Caballos y banda #2

Calistoga, Napa Valley

10+ Interested
Wed, 25 Nov • 05:00 PM

Santa Cruz Official Thanksgiving Eve Bar Crawl 2026

Downtown Santa Cruz

Free

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Arts events in Santa Cruz

Sat, 02 May • 04:00 PM

Pat Metheny

Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Sat, 07 Nov • 10:00 AM

18th Annual Santa Cruz Sea Glass & Ocean Art Festival 2026

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

2569+ Interested
Sat, 04 Apr • 04:00 PM

Richard Thompson

Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Thu, 16 Apr • 12:00 AM

Ripple Effect Santa Cruz Arts Festival

Santa Cruz, California

12+ Interested

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Jazz concerts events in Santa Cruz

Thu, 09 Apr • 05:00 PM

Lee Ritenour in Santa Cruz

Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Mon, 06 Apr • 07:00 PM

Mark Lettieri in Santa Cruz

Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Sat, 02 May • 07:00 PM

Martha High's FUNKY DIVAS with Fred Wesley & The New JBs

Kuumbwa Jazz

15+ Interested
Thu, 14 May • 08:00 PM

Rik Jam w/ Dalwayne

Moe's Alley

USD 25

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Tournaments in Santa Cruz

Tue, 12 Mar • 10:30 AM

Oklahoma City Blue at Santa Cruz Warriors

Kaiser Permanente Arena
Sun, 26 Apr • 11:00 AM

SurfAid Cup Santa Cruz 2026

Pleasure Point, Santa Cruz
Thu, 26 Mar • 04:00 PM

Santa Cruz Warriors vs. Texas Legends

Kaiser Permanente Arena
Fri, 20 Mar • 02:00 AM

Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Santa Cruz Warriors

Kaiser Permanente Arena

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Trips & Adventurous Activities in Santa Cruz

Thu, 19 Mar • 07:00 PM

Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Santa Cruz Warriors at Kaiser Permanente Arena

Kaiser Permanente Arena
Wed, 01 Apr • 08:00 PM

The Happy Fits at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Tue, 24 Mar • 09:00 PM

Monaleo at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz
Fri, 27 Mar • 08:00 PM

The Record Company at The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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Comedy events in Santa Cruz

Sun, 10 May • 02:30 AM

David Sedaris

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Fri, 10 Apr • 08:00 PM

(((folkYEAH))) and THE CREPE PLACE PRESENT: JERRY'S MIDDLE FINGER

Rio Theatre

USD 44
Fri, 20 Mar • 07:00 PM

Don't Tell Comedy Show!

2100 Delaware Ave Suite B, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Sun, 16 Aug • 04:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: The Blues Project

Moe's Alley

USD 30

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Sports events in Santa Cruz

Sat, 28 Mar • 06:30 AM

Boardwalk Fun Run

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
Sat, 21 Mar • 09:00 AM

No Attitudes Beach Volleyball Tournaments @ Main Beach

Main Beach , Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060

9+ Interested
Sat, 21 Mar • 06:15 PM

Season Opener! SCRD vs Bay Area Derby

Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium

83+ Interested
Fri, 08 May • 11:59 PM

Sports - band at The Atrium - The Catalyst Santa Cruz

The Atrium - The Catalyst Santa Cruz

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Reggae events in Santa Cruz

Sat, 09 May • 09:00 PM

Protoje (Ages 16 and Up)

The Catalyst-CA
Fri, 17 Apr • 09:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Quique Neira w/ ELeNAH

Moe's Alley

USD 30
Sun, 05 Apr • 04:00 PM

RIZE THE PEOPLE

Woodhouse Blending & Brewing

90+ Interested
Sat, 05 Sep • 09:00 PM

Moe's Alley Presents: Clinton Fearon & Boogie Brown Band

Moe's Alley

USD 35

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Which are the most trending events happening in Santa Cruz today?

Here are the best events happening in Santa Cruz today:

Rio Grande Valley Vipers at Santa Cruz Warriors at Kaiser Permanente Arena is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Kaiser Permanente Arena, Santa Cruz
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Third Mind w/ Jenny Kerr is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz
The Dao & Pwny Show is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at The Catalyst Club, Santa Cruz
Metalachi is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards at Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz
Woodhouse Comedy Night is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Woodhouse Blending & Brewing, Santa Cruz
Toubab Krewe is happening on 19 Mar 2026 from 4:00 PM onwards at Moe's Alley, Santa Cruz

Which are the most trending events happening in Santa Cruz this weekend?

Here are the best events happening in Santa Cruz this weekend:

Gimme Gimme Disco Live at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz is happening on Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 1011 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
China Cats: Beckoning to the Spring is happening on Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at The Santa Cruz County Veterans Memorial Building
No Attitudes Beach Volleyball Tournaments @ Main Beach is happening on Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 9:00 AM onwards at Main Beach , Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
Santa Cruz Toy-Anime-Comic Con is happening on Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 11:00 AM onwards at Santa Cruz Elks Lodge
Stanley Jordan in Santa Cruz is happening on Sun 22 Mar 2026 from 2:00 PM onwards
Abby Holliday in Santa Cruz is happening on Sat 21 Mar 2026 from 8:30 PM onwards at The Catalyst, Santa Cruz

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