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Find the Best Alternative Concerts in Santa Cruz for 2026
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz This Weekend
Planning your weekend? There are 9 alternative concerts happening around Santa Cruz this weekend! Here are the most popular alternative concerts happening in Santa Cruz 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 | $107 |
| The Aquarium | May 22 | The UC Theatre | $209 |
| Grandaddy | May 23 | Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz | $93 |
| The Adicts | May 23 | The Fillmore - San Francisco | $68 |
| Josiah and the Bonnevilles | May 23 | The Catalyst | $72 |
| Hannah Lew | May 23 | The Independent | $70 |
| The Beths | May 24 | The UC Theatre | $70 |
| Better Than Ezra | May 24 | The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park | $120 |
Top 2026 Summer Alternative Concerts in Santa Cruz
Summer is the perfect time for live events in Santa Cruz! Check out this list of the top alternative concerts happening from May through September.
| Event Name | Date | Venue | Lowest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collective Soul | Jun 25 | Alameda County Fairgrounds | $99 |
| Streetlight Manifesto | Jul 13 | The Regency Ballroom | $98 |
| Rainbow Kitten Surprise | Jul 18 | Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley | $136 |
| Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins | Jul 20 | Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA | $42 |
| Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, Mom Jeans & Illuminati Hotties | Jul 24 | Toyota Pavilion At Concord | $63 |
| Interpol | Aug 11 | Warfield | $146 |
| 311 & Dirty Heads | Aug 15 | Toyota Pavilion At Concord | $63 |
| Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney | Sep 9 | Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley | $134 |
| Bleachers | Sep 17 | Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley | $140 |
| Beck | Sep 26 | The Masonic - San Francisco | $125 |
Cheap Things to Do in Santa Cruz This Weekend (Under $100)
Looking for fun in Santa Cruz 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 |
| Grandaddy | May 23 | Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz | $93 |
| The Adicts | May 23 | The Fillmore - San Francisco | $68 |
| Josiah and the Bonnevilles | May 23 | The Catalyst | $72 |
| Hannah Lew | May 23 | The Independent | $70 |
| The Beths | May 24 | The UC Theatre | $70 |