Santa CruzGig Guide — Metal, Rock & Punk
Santa Cruz currently has 24 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 5 venues, including The Crepe Place, Moe's Alley, The Catalyst-CA. The next gig is Moe's Alley & Do It Ourselves Present: Joe Kaplow w/ Emily Afton on August 27, 2026. Moshradar tracks the Santa Cruz underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.
Santa Cruz gigs by genre
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Gigs in Santa Cruz: the basics
How many gigs are on in Santa Cruz?
There are 24 upcoming gigs listed in Santa Cruz across 5 venues. The next is Moe's Alley & Do It Ourselves Present: Joe Kaplow w/ Emily Afton on 27 August 2026.
What are the best live music venues in Santa Cruz?
The Santa Cruz venues with the most upcoming shows listed are The Crepe Place, Moe's Alley, The Catalyst-CA, Quarry Amphitheater, Rio Theatre.
What genres of live music can you see in Santa Cruz?
Upcoming shows in Santa Cruz cover Alternative, Rock.
Gigs near Santa Cruz
Upcoming Events in Santa Cruz
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27 Aug
Moe's Alley & Do It Ourselves Present: Joe Kaplow w/ Emily Afton
Moes Alley and Do It Ourselves present Joe Kaplow with special guest Emily Afton! Thursday, August 27, 2026Doors: 7pm / …
Moe's AlleyAugust 27, 2026 -
31 Aug
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal plays The Catalyst-CA in Santa Cruz on Tuesday 1 September 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this …
The Catalyst-CAAugust 31, 2026 -
4 Sep
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: PINK BREATH OF HEAVEN
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: PINK BREATH OF HEAVEN plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 5 September 2026. Doors from …
The Crepe PlaceSeptember 4, 2026 -
5 Sep
HARRY AND THE HITMEN GARDEN PARTY
HARRY AND THE HITMEN GARDEN PARTY plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 5 September 2026. Doors from …
The Crepe PlaceSeptember 5, 2026 -
6 Sep
THE CREPE PLACE AND (((folkYEAH))) Present: STEPHEN MALKMUS
THE CREPE PLACE AND (((folkYEAH))) Present: STEPHEN MALKMUS plays Rio Theatre in Santa Cruz on Monday 7 September 2026. Stephen …
Rio TheatreSeptember 6, 2026 -
11 Sep
NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: AMELIA DAY
NO-BRAINER PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS: AMELIA DAY plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 12 September 2026. Doors from 03:00 …
The Crepe PlaceSeptember 11, 2026 -
12 Sep
IAN GEORGE AND THE KNEE POCKETS
IAN GEORGE AND THE KNEE POCKETS plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Sunday 13 September 2026. Doors from …
The Crepe PlaceSeptember 12, 2026 -
17 Sep
The Schizophonics "Burning Floor Tour" w/ Fever Dog, The Tremolos + DJ Archive 65
Moes Alley presents the return of garage rock heroes The Schizophonics with special guests Fever Dog and The Tremolos plus …
Moe's AlleySeptember 17, 2026 -
17 Sep
The Growlers
The Growlers plays The Catalyst-CA in Santa Cruz on Friday 18 September 2026. Doors from 03:00 for this alternative show. …
The Catalyst-CASeptember 17, 2026 -
25 Sep
Moe's Alley Presents: Tania Cassette w/ HOLY WATER + DJ Archive 65
Moes Alley presents Tania Cassette, the voice of Glass Spells supporting the release of her forthcoming LP The Death of …
Moe's AlleySeptember 25, 2026 -
30 Sep
THE RAT UTOPIA EXPERIMENT
THE RAT UTOPIA EXPERIMENT plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Thursday 1 October 2026. Doors from 03:00 for …
The Crepe PlaceSeptember 30, 2026 -
1 Oct
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: COLOR GREEN, COLD WATER LAW FIRM
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: COLOR GREEN, COLD WATER LAW FIRM plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Friday 2 October 2026. …
The Crepe PlaceOctober 1, 2026 -
2 Oct
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: SODA BLONDE
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: SODA BLONDE plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 3 October 2026. Soda Blonde is on …
The Crepe PlaceOctober 2, 2026 -
9 Oct
PETE SAWYER AND THE LEFT HAND MONKEY WRENCH GANG
PETE SAWYER AND THE LEFT HAND MONKEY WRENCH GANG plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 10 October …
The Crepe PlaceOctober 9, 2026 -
10 Oct
Acid Bath with High On Fire, Melvins & Windhand
Quarry Ampitheater at UC Santa CruzCarved from a former limestone quarry in the 1960s, the historic Quarry Amphitheater located at …
Quarry AmphitheaterOctober 10, 2026 -
18 Oct
Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv
Denvers high-flying Indie-Jam band Sqwerv is coming to Moes! Sunday, October 18, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 8:30pm$15 in advance / …
Moe's AlleyOctober 18, 2026 -
30 Oct
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Mother Hips
(((folkYEAH!))) presents The Mother Hips with special guests TBA!Friday, October 30th, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$37 in advance / $40 …
Moe's AlleyOctober 30, 2026 -
7 Nov
CHRIS ACKER
CHRIS ACKER plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Sunday 8 November 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this alternative …
The Crepe PlaceNovember 7, 2026 -
7 Nov
(((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Legend Zeppelin
(((folkYEAH!))) presents Legend Zeppelin!Saturday, November 7, 2026Doors: 8pm / Show: 9pm$22 in advance / $25 day of the show21+* No …
Moe's AlleyNovember 7, 2026 -
10 Nov
Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre)
Moes Alley presents the Rolling Together Revue featuring Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens live at The Rio Theatre!Tuesday, …
Moe's AlleyNovember 10, 2026 -
13 Nov
Moe's Alley Presents: Roger Clyne and PH Naffah
Moes Alley presents a special performance from Roger Clyne (founder of Roger Clyne and The Peacemakers) and PH Naffah (founder …
Moe's AlleyNovember 13, 2026 -
17 Nov
The Goddamn Gallows w/ King Sickabilly
Moes Alley presents The Goddamn Gallows with special guest King Sickabilly! Tuesday, November 17, 2026Doors: 7pm // Show: 8pm$20 in …
Moe's AlleyNovember 17, 2026 -
2 Dec
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER
(((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Thursday 3 December 2026. Playing: Jessica …
The Crepe PlaceDecember 2, 2026 -
11 Dec
THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES
THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES plays The Crepe Place in Santa Cruz on Saturday 12 December 2026. Doors from 04:00 for this …
The Crepe PlaceDecember 11, 2026
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