Looking for live music in Santa Cruz County? Whether you’re into rock, jazz, folk or something in between, there’s no shortage of great shows happening this long weekend. From intimate local venues to larger stages, here’s your guide to the best upcoming concerts in Santa Cruz County — including dates, venues and ticket info so you don’t miss a beat.
Read on for a list curated from Lookout’s free, searchable events calendar, BOLO.
Thursday, May 22
- Nick Disalvo from Santa Cruda | 6 p.m. @ Bruno’s Bar and Grill
- Yak Attack w/ Banshee Tree | 7 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Stephen Stanley: Trustfall Tour | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- The Bad Plus | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
Friday, May 23
- Cheb Nasro | 7 p.m. @ Kuumbwa Jazz Center
- Local Math Emo / Digiskramz | 7 p.m. @ SubRosa
- The Sun Kings – Beatles tribute (21-plus) | 8 p.m. @ Felton Music Hall
- Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Electronic Dance Party | 8 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- 2 Fast 2 Fiesta: A 2000s Latin Night | 9 p.m. @ The Catalyst
- Moe’s Alley Presents: La Familia | 9 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
Saturday, May 24
- Soupstock 2025 free concert | Noon @ San Lorenzo Park
- Junebug at Seascape Resort | 5 p.m. @ Seascape Resort
- The Alex Lucero Band Live Video Shoot | 8 p.m. @ Moe’s Alley
- Carti Party with Tsunami.wav @ The Catalyst (18-plus) | 9 p.m. @ The Catalyst
Sunday, May 25
- Junebug at California Coffee | 10 a.m. @ California Coffee
- Symphonic Winds Concert featuring California composers | 3 p.m. @ Crocker Theater
- 1 Shot 1 Kill | 6 p.m. @ SubRosa
- Live in the Atrium: In the Round Sessions with Up&Up | 7 p.m. @ The Catalyst
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