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Beck
Sep 22 • 7:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Modest Mouse
Oct 22 • 4:00PM
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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Lord Huron
Jun 2 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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311 & Dirty Heads
Aug 16 • 4:30PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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A band plays guitars on stage, with a lead singer belting into a microphone.
The Old 97's
Aug 6 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Interpol
Aug 14 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Tori Amos
Aug 28 • 8:00PM
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Buckethead
Jun 25 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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The Black Keys
Jun 13 • 7:00PM
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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San Luis Obispo Alternative Schedule

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May 26
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
May 26
8:00 PM
Matt Maeson
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jun 2
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 2
7:00 PM
Lord Huron
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jun 4
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jun 4
7:00 PM
Agent Orange
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Jun 4
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 4
8:00 PM
Margot Sinclair
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jun 6
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Jun 6
7:00 PM
The Lagoons
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jun 11
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Jun 11
8:00 PM
Guttermouth
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jun 13
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Jun 13
7:00 PM
The Black Keys
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jun 16
Tue • 7:00 PM
Tue
Jun 16
7:00 PM
Sir Woman
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jun 25
Thu • 8:00 PM
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Jun 25
8:00 PM
Buckethead
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jul 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
Thu
Jul 9
7:00 PM
High Fade
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jul 18
Sat • 6:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
6:00 PM
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jul 19
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Jul 19
7:00 PM
Rainbow Kitten Surprise
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jul 21
Tue • 6:45 PM
Tue
Jul 21
6:45 PM
Howard Jones
California Mid-state Fair Grounds
Paso Robles, CA
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Aug 4
Tue • 6:00 PM
Tue
Aug 4
6:00 PM
The Beths & Beach Bunny
Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Aug 6
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Aug 6
8:00 PM
The Old 97's
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Aug 7
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Aug 7
8:00 PM
Death Cab for Cutie
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Aug 8
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Aug 8
8:00 PM
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
Lemoore, CA
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Aug 14
Fri • 7:00 PM
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Aug 14
7:00 PM
Interpol
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Aug 16
Sun • 4:30 PM
Sun
Aug 16
4:30 PM
311 & Dirty Heads
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Aug 21
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 21
8:00 PM
Sun Kil Moon
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Aug 28
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 28
8:00 PM
Tori Amos
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 2
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Sep 2
7:00 PM
Rehash
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 4
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Sep 4
8:00 PM
Public Image Ltd
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 7
Mon • 7:30 PM
Mon
Sep 7
7:30 PM
Silversun Pickups
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 20
Sun • 7:00 PM
Sun
Sep 20
7:00 PM
Cowboy Junkies
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 22
Tue • 7:30 PM
Tue
Sep 22
7:30 PM
Beck
Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 23
Wed • 7:30 PM
Wed
Sep 23
7:30 PM
A.J. Croce
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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2-22-25
Sep 30
Wed • 8:00 PM
Wed
Sep 30
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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2-22-25
Oct 22
Thu • 4:00 PM
Thu
Oct 22
4:00 PM
Modest Mouse
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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2-22-25
Oct 28
Wed • 6:30 PM
Wed
Oct 28
6:30 PM
Paul Thorn
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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2-22-25
Nov 4
Wed • 7:00 PM
Wed
Nov 4
7:00 PM
Southern Culture on the Skids
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in San Luis Obispo for 2026

San Luis Obispo 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 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in San Luis Obispo

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

Event Name Date Venue Lowest Price
Matt Maeson May 26 Fremont Theater - CA $105
Lord Huron Jun 2 Santa Barbara Bowl $116
The Black Keys Jun 13 Santa Barbara Bowl $165
Buckethead Jun 25 Fremont Theater - CA $98
Young The Giant, Cold War Kids & KennyHoopla Jul 18 Santa Barbara Bowl $99
The Old 97's Aug 6 Fremont Theater - CA $68
Interpol Aug 14 Santa Barbara Bowl $98
311 & Dirty Heads Aug 16 Santa Barbara Bowl $119
Tori Amos Aug 28 Vina Robles Amphitheater $118
Beck Sep 22 Santa Barbara Bowl $122

Top Venues in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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California Mid-state Fair Grounds
Paso Robles, CA
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Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
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Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
Lemoore, CA
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Forbes Hall at Clark Center For The Performing Arts
Arroyo Grande, CA
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