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A female singer with long black hair on stage, holding a microphone and singing into it.
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins
Jul 20 • 6:30PM
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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slightly stoopid performing on stage with blue light in the background
Slightly Stoopid
Oct 9 • 4:00PM
Frost Amphitheater
Stanford, CA
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Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins performs on stage, pointing with his left hand and playing a guitar.
Smashing Pumpkins
Nov 8 • 8:00PM
SAP Center
San Jose, 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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Taking Back Sunday, Thrice & Saves The Day
Oct 10 • 7:00PM
Frost Amphitheater
Stanford, CA
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Musician playing an acoustic guitar and singing into a microphone, illuminated by stage lights.
Pokey LaFarge
Dec 17 • 8:00PM
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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The Infamous Stringdusters
Sep 16 • 8:00PM
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Man in black jacket and sunglasses sings into microphone on stage with purple lights.
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
Nov 2 • 8:00PM
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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A.J. Croce: Croce Plays Croce
Sep 27 • 7:00PM
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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Santa Cruz Alternative Schedule

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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 17
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Jul 17
8:00 PM
Hot Buttered Rum & Tea Leaf Green
Felton Music Hall
Felton, 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 18
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Jul 18
8:00 PM
The Babe Rainbow
Rio Theatre - Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, 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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2-22-25
Jul 20
Mon • 6:30 PM
Mon
Jul 20
6:30 PM
Howard Jones
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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2-22-25
Jul 20
Mon • 7:00 PM
Mon
Jul 20
7:00 PM
Haunt Me
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, 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 14
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
8:00 PM
Cowboy Mouth
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Aug 14
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Aug 14
8:00 PM
The Polish Ambassador
Felton Music Hall
Felton, 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 9
Wed • 6:00 PM
Wed
Sep 9
6:00 PM
Hail The Sun
The Ritz - San Jose
San Jose, 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
Phantom Planet
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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2-22-25
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 26
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Sep 26
8:00 PM
The Airborne Toxic Event
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Sep 27
Sun • TBD
Sun
Sep 27
TBD
Sleep
The Catalyst
Santa Cruz, 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 9
Fri • 4:00 PM
Fri
Oct 9
4:00 PM
Slightly Stoopid
Frost Amphitheater
Stanford, 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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2-22-25
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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Oct 17
Sat • 5:30 PM
Sat
Oct 17
5:30 PM
Amelie Farren
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Oct 23
Fri • 8:00 PM
Fri
Oct 23
8:00 PM
Black Flag
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Oct 24
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Oct 24
8:00 PM
BALTHVS
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Oct 27
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Oct 27
8:00 PM
Great Lake Swimmers
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Nov 1
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Nov 1
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Nov 2
Mon • 8:00 PM
Mon
Nov 2
8:00 PM
The Psychedelic Furs & We Are Scientists
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Nov 7
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Nov 7
8:00 PM
Fitz and the Tantrums
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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Nov 8
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Nov 8
8:00 PM
Fitz and the Tantrums
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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2-22-25
Nov 10
Tue • 8:00 PM
Tue
Nov 10
8:00 PM
Holy Wave
Moe's Alley
Santa Cruz, CA
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Nov 12
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Nov 12
7:30 PM
The Smithereens
Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, CA
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Nov 15
Sun • 8:00 PM
Sun
Nov 15
8:00 PM
Bombargo
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, 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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Nov 28
Sat • 7:00 PM
Sat
Nov 28
7:00 PM
Andy Grammer
Sunset Center
Carmel By The Sea, CA
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2-22-25
Dec 17
Thu • 8:00 PM
Thu
Dec 17
8:00 PM
Pokey LaFarge
Felton Music Hall
Felton, CA
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Dec 19
Sat • 8:00 PM
Sat
Dec 19
8:00 PM
Missing Persons
The Guild Theatre - Menlo Park
Menlo Park, CA
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2-22-25
Jan 21
Thu • 7:30 PM
Thu
Jan 21
7:30 PM
Five For Fighting
Carriage House Theatre At Montalvo Arts Center
Saratoga, CA
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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 3 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
The Maine Jul 3 Alameda County Fairgrounds $107
Luna the Blooma Jul 3 Brick & Mortar Music Hall $84
Dustbowl Champion & Computer Kill Jul 4 Neck of the Woods $107

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
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Jul 18 Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley $136
Evanescence, Spiritbox & Nova Twins Jul 20 Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA $46
Jimmy Eat World, Motion City Soundtrack, Mom Jeans & Illuminati Hotties Jul 24 Toyota Pavilion At Concord $46
Interpol Aug 11 Warfield $148
311 & Dirty Heads Aug 15 Toyota Pavilion At Concord $38
David Byrne Aug 25 Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley $161
Bill Callahan Aug 28 The UC Theatre $81
Liz Phair & Sleater-Kinney Sep 9 Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley $134
Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups Sep 9 Chase Center $78
Patti Smith Sep 17 Sydney Goldstein Theater $136

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
Luna the Blooma Jul 3 Brick & Mortar Music Hall $84

Top Venues in Santa Cruz, CA

Aerial view of a modern amphitheater with a large white tent roof and surrounding cityscape at sunset.
Shoreline Amphitheatre - CA
Mountain View, CA
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Aerial view of a baseball stadium at dusk, with the city lights and bay in the background.
Oracle Park
San Francisco, CA
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Outdoor amphitheater with a large stage and tiered seating, set against a backdrop of hills and buildings at dawn.
Greek Theatre - U.C. Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
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Modern glass building with a pyramid roof against a vibrant sunset sky.
SAP Center
San Jose, CA
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A grand pipe organ and stage with a piano in a concert hall.
Castro Theatre
San Francisco, CA
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A large, modern arena with a geometric facade and large windows, set against a dramatic sunset sky.
Oakland Arena
Oakland, CA
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A modern tan building with a curved facade and a relief sculpture, against a hazy orange sky.
The Masonic - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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A stage with purple curtains is set up for a performance with small tables and chairs in front.
Cobb's Comedy Club
San Francisco, CA
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Golden hour sunset over a city street with a historic theater and glowing marquee.
Orpheum Theatre - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
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An outdoor amphitheater with rows of seats facing a stone building resembling a church, with wine barrels visible on the left.
Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA
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