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The Devil Makes Three
Oct 23 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Andy Grammer
Dec 13 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Modest Mouse
Oct 22 • 4:00PM
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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Slightly Stoopid
Oct 8 • 7:30PM
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Silversun Pickups
Sep 7 • 7:30PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Howard Jones
Jul 21 • 6:45PM
California Mid-state Fair Grounds
Paso Robles, CA
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The Airborne Toxic Event
Sep 23 • 8:00PM
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Southern Culture on the Skids
Nov 4 • 7:00PM
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Death Cab for Cutie
Aug 7 • 8:00PM
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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San Luis Obispo Alternative Schedule

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Jul 9
Thu • 7:00 PM
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Jul 9
7:00 PM
High Fade
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Jul 9
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Jul 9
7:30 PM
Dizgo
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Jul 21
Tue • 6:45 PM
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Jul 21
6:45 PM
Howard Jones
California Mid-state Fair Grounds
Paso Robles, CA
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Jul 26
Sun • 7:00 PM
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Jul 26
7:00 PM
Meatbodies
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Aug 4
Tue • 6:00 PM
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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
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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 21
Fri • 8:00 PM
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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
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Aug 28
8:00 PM
Tori Amos
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Sep 2
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Sep 2
7:00 PM
Rehash
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sep 4
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Sep 4
8:00 PM
Public Image Ltd
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sep 7
Mon • 7:30 PM
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Sep 7
7:30 PM
Silversun Pickups
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sep 8
Tue • 6:00 PM
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Sep 8
6:00 PM
Hail The Sun
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sep 23
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Sep 23
8:00 PM
The Airborne Toxic Event
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Sep 30
Wed • 8:00 PM
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Sep 30
8:00 PM
The Growlers
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Oct 8
Thu • 7:30 PM
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Oct 8
7:30 PM
Slightly Stoopid
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Oct 22
Thu • 4:00 PM
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Oct 22
4:00 PM
Modest Mouse
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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Oct 23
Fri • 8:00 PM
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Oct 23
8:00 PM
The Devil Makes Three
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Oct 28
Wed • 6:30 PM
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Oct 28
6:30 PM
Paul Thorn
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Nov 4
Wed • 7:00 PM
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Nov 4
7:00 PM
Southern Culture on the Skids
The Siren
Morro Bay, CA
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Nov 8
Sun • 7:30 PM
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Nov 8
7:30 PM
Pinhead Gunpowder
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Nov 14
Sat • 7:00 PM
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Nov 14
7:00 PM
Bombargo
SLO Brew Rock
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Nov 16
Mon • 8:00 PM
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Nov 16
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Dec 13
Sun • 8:00 PM
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Dec 13
8:00 PM
Andy Grammer
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, 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
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Jul 19 Santa Barbara Bowl $51
Howard Jones Jul 21 California Mid-state Fair Grounds $46
The Beths & Beach Bunny Aug 4 Madonna Inn $116
Death Cab for Cutie Aug 7 Vina Robles Amphitheater $96
Aaron Lewis and The Stateliners Aug 8 Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino $95
Interpol Aug 14 Santa Barbara Bowl $86
311 & Dirty Heads Aug 16 Santa Barbara Bowl $118
Silversun Pickups Sep 7 Fremont Theater - CA $150
Beck Sep 22 Santa Barbara Bowl $120
The Airborne Toxic Event Sep 23 Fremont Theater - CA $62

Top Venues in San Luis Obispo, CA

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Santa Barbara Bowl
Santa Barbara, CA
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Fremont Theater - CA
Fremont Theater - CA
San Luis Obispo, CA
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An amusement park entrance with a Ferris wheel, rides, and game booths under a clear sky.
California Mid-state Fair Grounds
Paso Robles, CA
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An aerial view of an outdoor amphitheater at sunset.
Vina Robles Amphitheater
Paso Robles, CA
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Aerial view of a tropical resort with buildings, beaches, and turquoise water at sunset.
Avila Beach Resort
Avila Beach, CA
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Modern hotel with a circular, illuminated top at sunset, featuring a grand entrance and palm trees.
Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino
Lemoore, CA
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Grand pipe organ and piano on stage in a concert hall.
The Lobero Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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Madonna Inn
Madonna Inn
San Luis Obispo, CA
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A historic building with ornate details and arched windows, featuring trees and a palm tree.
Granada Theatre - Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
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Spanish Mission-style building with a clock tower at sunset.
Arlington Theatre
Santa Barbara, CA
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