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Singer Amy Lee of Evanescence performs on a stage with red lighting.
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Jul 20 • 6:30PM
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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Musician singing and playing a 12-string guitar on stage with blue lighting.
Collective Soul
Jun 25 • 8:00PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
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Kishi Bashi
Kishi Bashi
Oct 6 • 8:00PM
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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taking back sunday live at the ace of spades in sacramento california
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Oct 10 • 7:00PM
Frost Amphitheater
Stanford, CA
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A bald man with tattoos on his face sings into a microphone on a smoky stage.
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
Sep 16 • 6:45PM
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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A man in a suit stands on stage facing a large, enthusiastic crowd at an outdoor concert.
Bob Schneider
Aug 28 • 8:00PM
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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A tattooed man sings into a microphone on stage, bathed in warm stage lights.
Anthony Green
Aug 7 • 6:30PM
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Hoobastank
Hoobastank
Jun 24 • 8:00PM
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
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John Lydon sings into a microphone on stage, illuminated by red and blue lights.
Public Image Ltd
Sep 5 • 8:00PM
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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Salinas Alternative Schedule

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May 19
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 19
8:00 PM
Borns
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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May 21
Thu • 9:00 PM
Thu
May 21
9:00 PM
Provoker & Hotline TNT
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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May 22
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
May 22
8:00 PM
Larkin Poe
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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May 23
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 23
8:00 PM
Grandaddy
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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May 23
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 23
8:00 PM
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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May 24
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
May 24
8:00 PM
Better Than Ezra
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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May 27
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
May 27
8:00 PM
The Supersuckers & Scott H. Biram
Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz, CA
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May 30
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
May 30
8:00 PM
Missing Persons
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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May 31
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
May 31
7:00 PM
Grandaddy
Mary Stuart Rogers Theater at Gallo Center For The Arts
Modesto, CA
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Jun 2
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Jun 2
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 3
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 3
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 5
Fri • 8:30 PM
Fri
Jun 5
8:30 PM
Agent Orange
Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz, CA
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Jun 12
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jun 12
8:00 PM
Jake Shimabukuro
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 20
Sat • 2:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
2:00 PM
Zeds Dead
Discovery Meadow
San Jose, CA
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Jun 20
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 20
8:00 PM
Neal Francis
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 24
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 24
8:00 PM
Buckethead
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 24
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Jun 24
8:00 PM
Hoobastank
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
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Jun 25
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 25
8:00 PM
Collective Soul
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
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Jun 26
Fri • 7:00 PM
Fri
Jun 26
7:00 PM
Paul Thorn
State Theatre Modesto
Modesto, CA
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Jun 26
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jun 26
7:30 PM
Collective Soul
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Jun 27
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
8:00 PM
Agent Orange
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Jun 27
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
8:00 PM
Let's Go Bowling
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jun 27
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jun 27
8:00 PM
The Lagoons
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Jun 28
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Jun 28
7:30 PM
Kaleo
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Jul 1
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Jul 1
7:00 PM
Skald
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Jul 3
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 3
8:00 PM
The Maine
Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
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Jul 4
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 4
8:00 PM
Turnover
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Jul 15
Wed • 8:30 PM
Wed
Jul 15
8:30 PM
3OH!3
Stanislaus County Fair
Turlock, CA
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Jul 16
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jul 16
7:30 PM
Lettuce
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 17
Fri • 7:30 PM
Fri
Jul 17
7:30 PM
Lettuce
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 18
Sat • 7:30 PM
Sat
Jul 18
7:30 PM
Lettuce
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jul 19
7:00 PM
Lettuce
SFJAZZ Center - Miner Auditorium
San Francisco, CA
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Jul 20
Mon • 6:30 PM
Mon
Jul 20
6:30 PM
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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Jul 20
Mon • 6:30 PM
Mon
Jul 20
6:30 PM
Howard Jones
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Jul 23
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jul 23
8:00 PM
10,000 Maniacs
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jul 24
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 24
8:00 PM
10,000 Maniacs
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Jul 28
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jul 28
7:00 PM
Simple Plan, Bowling For Soup & 3OH!3
San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
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Aug 6
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 6
8:00 PM
Bad Nerves
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Aug 7
Fri • 6:30 PM
Fri
Aug 7
6:30 PM
Anthony Green
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Aug 7
Fri • 9:00 PM
Fri
Aug 7
9:00 PM
Man Man
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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Aug 10
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Aug 10
8:00 PM
Sports. - Band
Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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Aug 11
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Aug 11
7:00 PM
The Beths & Beach Bunny
San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
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Aug 15
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 15
8:00 PM
Penny and Sparrow
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Aug 16
Sun • 7:30 PM
Sun
Aug 16
7:30 PM
The Head and The Heart
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Aug 28
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 28
8:00 PM
Bob Schneider
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Sep 1
Tue • 9:00 PM
Tue
Sep 1
9:00 PM
Rehash
The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 4
Fri • 6:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
6:00 PM
Devildriver
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, CA
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Sep 5
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Sep 5
8:00 PM
Public Image Ltd
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 15
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Sep 15
8:00 PM
The New Pornographers
Golden State Theatre
Monterey, CA
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Sep 16
Wed • 6:45 PM
Wed
Sep 16
6:45 PM
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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Sep 16
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 16
8:00 PM
The Infamous Stringdusters
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Sep 17
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Sep 17
8:00 PM
The Growlers
The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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Sep 19
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Sep 19
8:00 PM
Meltt
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Sep 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Sep 22
7:30 PM
Peter Hook and The Light
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Sep 25
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 25
8:00 PM
The Airborne Toxic Event
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Sep 27
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Sep 27
7:00 PM
A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Oct 6
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Oct 6
8:00 PM
Kishi Bashi
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
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Oct 10
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Oct 10
7:00 PM
Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Frost Amphitheater
Stanford, CA
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Oct 10
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 10
8:00 PM
Damien Jurado
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Oct 16
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Oct 16
8:00 PM
Shovels and Rope
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Nov 8
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Nov 8
8:00 PM
Smashing Pumpkins
SAP Center
San Jose, CA
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Nov 16
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Nov 16
8:00 PM
Son Volt
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Dec 17
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Dec 17
8:00 PM
Pokey LaFarge
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Salinas for 2026

Salinas is a hub for exciting live entertainment. We've analyzed our sales data to bring you the most popular alternative concerts so you can easily plan your next outing.

Top Alternative Concerts in Salinas This Weekend

Planning your weekend? There are 5 alternative concerts happening around Salinas this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Salinas from Thursday to Sunday. Don't miss out on the action!

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Provoker & Hotline TNT May 21 Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst $70
Larkin Poe May 22 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $96
Grandaddy May 23 Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz $93
Josiah and the Bonnevilles May 23 The Catalyst $70
Better Than Ezra May 24 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $113

Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Salinas

Summer is the perfect time for live events in Salinas! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Grandaddy May 23 Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz $93
Hoobastank Jun 24 Alameda County Fairgrounds $76
Collective Soul Jun 25 Alameda County Fairgrounds $99
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins Jul 20 Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA $42
10,000 Maniacs Jul 23 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $146
Bad Nerves Aug 6 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $70
Anthony Green Aug 7 The Ritz - San Jose $87
Bob Schneider Aug 28 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $105
Public Image Ltd Sep 5 Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz $93
Five Finger Death Punch, Cody Jinks & Eva Under Fire Sep 16 Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA $57

Cheap Things to Do in Salinas This Weekend (Under $100)

Looking for fun in Salinas that won't break the bank? You've come to the right place. This list features the best-selling alternative concerts this weekend with tickets under $100.

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Provoker & Hotline TNT May 21 Live in the Atrium at The Catalyst $70
Larkin Poe May 22 The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park $96
Grandaddy May 23 Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz $93
Josiah and the Bonnevilles May 23 The Catalyst $70

Top Venues in Salinas, CA

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Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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SAP Center
San Jose, CA
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San Jose Center For The Performing Arts
San Jose, CA
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Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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San Jose Civic
San Jose, CA
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Golden State Theatre
Monterey, CA
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Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA
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The Fruit Yard Amphitheater
Modesto, CA
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The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, CA
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The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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