# Live Shows in Santa Cruz | Performances, Musicals & Acts

- **Subtitle**: Find live performances in Santa Cruz — musicals, variety shows, dance and stage acts. Browse upcoming shows by date and venue and book tickets.
- **Category**: Performances
- **Type**: format

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## About

For the lover of all things art there is a lot to catch; performing arts, musicals and theater events in [CITY] are all set to keep you entertained. There are these amazing and unforgettable performances in [CITY] that will keep you hooked for days long. This is your guide to the [CITY] show listings and all the top-rated performances so you never miss out on top-rated events. Explore the best of Broadway shows, plays and performances with us and book your tickets already.

## Performances Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bonnie-raitt-at-santa-cruz-civic-auditorium/2400029850586753
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/joe-russos-almost-dead-at-quarry-amphitheater/2400029767712721
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 13 2026 at 04:00 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm (+00:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bonnie-raitt-and-jon-cleary/2300029828758148
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
🏠 Address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.97, -122.03🎉 Welcome to Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Joi
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 04:30 am (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/bonnie-raitt-with-jon-cleary/3200029995051732
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Oliver Tree at Quarry Amphitheater
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/oliver-tree-at-quarry-amphitheater/2400030048319212
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Public Image Ltd :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 9/5
  - **Description**: Public Image Ltd join us for one night at Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz.About this Event(((folkYEAH!))) presentsPUBLIC IMAGE LTDRio Theat
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/public-image-ltd-rio-theatre-santa-cruz-9-5/100001984910190813
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 77 to 83
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Joe Russo's Almost Dead
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 01 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/joe-russos-almost-dead/2300029628833403
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Snatam Kaur in Santa Cruz
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Snatam Kaur Live in Santa Cruz on Friday, September 25, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Snatam Kaur like never before? With chart-topping hits like Ong Namo, Mul Mantra and Ra Ma Da Sa and 470.5K+ d
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 09:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/snatam-kaur-in-santa-cruz/3300029646814701
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/ani-difranco/2300029678337545
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Built to Spill :: Rio Theatre :: Santa Cruz 8/26
  - **Description**: ((folkYEAH!))) presents

BUILT TO SPILL

plus:: PLAYDEAD

Rio Theatre

Santa Cruz, CA

August 26th, 2026

Doors at 7PM  / Show at 8PM

All Ages
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 6
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 07:00 am – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 11:00 am (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/built-to-spill-rio-theatre-santa-cruz-8-26/200029813751054
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Ani DiFranco at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 15 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Aug 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/ani-difranco-at-santa-cruz-civic-auditorium/2400029898975737
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
🏠 Address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.97, -122.03🎉 Welcome to Lyle Lovett and his Small Large Band, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 10:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/lyle-lovett-and-his-small-large-band/3200030342980503
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: Oliver Tree Tickets
  - **Description**: Oliver Tree is an American singer, producer, and performer known for blending alternative rock, electronic, and pop music with eccentric visuals and dark humor. His unique style, viral videos, and emotionally charged songs have made him a standout figure
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/oliver-tree-tickets/200030248026857
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz, California
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  - **Categories**: performances, music, entertainment, pop
- **Event Name**: Aldous Harding:: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 9/29
  - **Description**: Aldous Harding comes to Santa Cruz for a special performance with Sam Burton at Rio Theatre.About this Event(((folkYEAH!))) presentsALDOUS H
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:00 pm – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 11:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/aldous-harding-rio-theatre-santa-cruz-9-29/100001984153375157
  - **Venue**: Rio Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 46
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Oliver Tree
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Quarry Amphitheater
🏠 Address: 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95064
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.9986, -122.056🌟 Be part of history at Oliver Tree, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The p
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/santa-cruz/oliver-tree/3200030041909826
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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## Trending Events in Santa Cruz

- **Event Name**: Ancestral Healing Retreat | August 28th-30th
  - **Description**: Return to Great Waters: A Lunar Eclipse JourneyThe Celestial AlignmentThis retreat is intentionally timed with a rare and potent cosmic event. On the night of August 27–28, 2026, a Deep Partial Lunar Eclipse will sweep ac
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz
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- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Jurassic Park - FREE Movies on the Beach
  - **Description**: Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach

FREE Movies on the Beach
Friday Nights at 9pm
June 12 – August 7, 2026 (Except July 3)
Beach in front of the Colonnade

Jurassic Park - July 31 at 9 PM

There’s nothing quite like watching your favorit
  - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
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- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Back to the Future - FREE Movies on the Beach
  - **Description**: Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach

FREE Movies on the Beach
Friday Nights at 9pm
June 12 – August 7, 2026 (Except July 3)
Beach in front of the Colonnade

Back to the Future - July 17 at 9 PM

There’s nothing quite like watching your fa
  - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
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- **Event Name**: Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
🏠 Address: 307 Church Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
🌆 City: Santa Cruz
📍 Location: 36.97, -122.03🎉 Welcome to Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Joi
  - **Venue**: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: A Minecraft Movie - FREE Movies on the Beach
  - **Description**: Get the full lineup: bit.ly/Free-Movies-on-the-Beach

FREE Movies on the Beach
Friday Nights at 9pm
June 12 – August 7, 2026 (Except July 3)
Beach in front of the Colonnade

A Minecraft Movie - July 24 at 9 PM

There’s nothing quite like watching your fav
  - **Venue**: 400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States, California 95060
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- **Event Name**: Oliver Tree at Quarry Amphitheater
  - **Venue**: Quarry Amphitheater
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Bonnie Raitt at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium), Joe Russo's Almost Dead at Quarry Amphitheater (Sat Aug 01 2026 at Quarry Amphitheater), Bonnie Raitt & Jon Cleary (Tue Oct 13 2026 at 04:00 pm at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium), Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary (Wed Oct 14 2026 at 07:30 pm at Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium), Oliver Tree at Quarry Amphitheater (Fri Aug 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Quarry Amphitheater).
- **Q**: How can I find Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Performances events in Santa Cruz on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **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 Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Performances events in Santa Cruz include Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Quarry Amphitheater, Rio Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Prices for Performances events in Santa Cruz range from USD 46 to USD 83. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Performances events in Santa Cruz include Vivid Events, Ticket Network Events, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online Performances events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Performances 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 Performances events in Santa Cruz?
  - **A:** Follow the Performances category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Performances events are listed in Santa Cruz.

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