Santa Cruz

Metal, rock, punk and alternative listings. 17 upcoming gigs across 6 venues, next on 18 October.

17Upcoming gigs

6Venues

$18Tickets from

$28.75Typical ticket

Santa Cruz currently has 17 upcoming metal, punk and alternative shows across 6 venues, including Moe's Alley, The Crepe Place, Rio Theatre Santa Cruz. The next gig is Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv on October 18, 2026. Tickets start at $18 and typically run $28.75. Moshradar tracks the Santa Cruz underground scene — gig listings, venue guides — updated as new shows are announced.

Overview

What's onThe next 8 of 17

All gigs

Sun 18 Oct Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv Moe's Alley $18 Tickets
Thu 22 Oct Todd Rundgren Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Tickets
Fri 30 Oct (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Mother Hips w/ Skyway Man Moe's Alley $44.16 Tickets
Sat 7 Nov CHRIS ACKER The Crepe Place $23.60 Tickets
Sat 7 Nov (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Legend Zeppelin Moe's Alley $28.71 Tickets
Sun 8 Nov Moe's Alley Presents: Southern Culture On The Skids Moe's Alley $30.31 Tickets
Tue 10 Nov Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre) Moe's Alley $47.82–$63.27 Tickets
Tue 10 Nov (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave Moe's Alley $26.65 Tickets

Where they playBusiest rooms in Santa Cruz

All venues

Moe's Alley12 The Crepe Place3 Rio Theatre Santa Cruz1 The Catalyst-CA1 Quarry Amphitheater

Gigs

Upcoming gigs in Santa Cruz17 listed

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Listings checked daily · updated 11 Oct 2026

Sun 18 Oct Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv Moe's Alley $18 Tickets
Thu 22 Oct Todd Rundgren Rio Theatre Santa Cruz Tickets
Fri 30 Oct (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - The Mother Hips w/ Skyway Man Moe's Alley $44.16 Tickets
Sat 7 Nov CHRIS ACKER The Crepe Place $23.60 Tickets
Sat 7 Nov (((folkYEAH!))) Presents - Legend Zeppelin Moe's Alley $28.71 Tickets
Sun 8 Nov Moe's Alley Presents: Southern Culture On The Skids Moe's Alley $30.31 Tickets
Tue 10 Nov Moe's Alley Presents - Rolling Together Revue: Donavon Frankenreiter + The Band Of Heathens (Live at The Rio Theatre) Moe's Alley $47.82–$63.27 Tickets
Tue 10 Nov (((folkYEAH!))) Presents: Holy Wave Moe's Alley $26.65 Tickets
Fri 13 Nov Moe's Alley Presents: Roger Clyne and PH Naffah Moe's Alley $30.31 Tickets
Tue 17 Nov The Goddamn Gallows w/ King Sickabilly + Rabbit Truck Moe's Alley $25.16 Tickets
Wed 18 Nov As I Lay Dying The Catalyst-CA Tickets
Wed 2 Dec (((folkYEAH))) Presents: JESSICA LEA MAYFIELD, HORSEPOWER The Crepe Place $25.66 Tickets
Thu 10 Dec Moe's Alley Presents: The Slackers Moe's Alley $30.31 Tickets
Fri 11 Dec THE FLAMIN' GROOVIES The Crepe Place $28.75 Tickets
Sun 10 Jan Moe's Alley Presents: Ana Popovic Moe's Alley Tickets
Sat 30 Jan Moe's Alley Presents: Keller Williams Moe's Alley Tickets
Fri 12 Feb Moe's Alley Presents: Eddie 9V Moe's Alley Tickets

Venues

Venues in Santa Cruz6 listed, busiest first

Moe's Alley 1535 Commercial Way · 12 upcoming The Crepe Place 1134 Soquel Ave. · 3 upcoming Rio Theatre Santa Cruz 1205 Soquel Ave · 1 upcoming The Catalyst-CA 1011 Pacific Ave · 1 upcoming Quarry Amphitheater 1156 High Street Rio Theatre 1205 Soquel Avenue

Map

Gigs on the mapSanta Cruz venues with something coming up

Browse Santa Cruz gigsBy genre, by night, by month

By genre

Alternative gigs10 Rock gigs6 Alternative gigs UK Rock gigs UK

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Who's playing soonActs with upcoming Santa Cruz dates

Ana Popovic As I Lay Dying Donavon Frankenreiter Eddie 9V Holy Wave Horsepower Jessica Lea Mayfield Keller Williams King Sickabilly Roger Clyne Skyway Man Southern Culture On the Skids

Gigs in Santa Cruz: the basics

How many gigs are on in Santa Cruz?

There are 17 upcoming gigs listed in Santa Cruz across 6 venues. The next is Moe's Alley Presents: Sqwerv on 18 October 2026.

Are there any gigs in Santa Cruz this weekend?

Nothing is listed in Santa Cruz this weekend yet (09–11 October), but 17 gigs are listed further ahead.

What are the best live music venues in Santa Cruz?

The Santa Cruz venues with the most upcoming shows listed are Moe's Alley, The Crepe Place, Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, The Catalyst-CA, Quarry Amphitheater.

Which bands are playing in Santa Cruz soon?

Acts with upcoming Santa Cruz dates include Ana Popovic, As I Lay Dying, Donavon Frankenreiter, Eddie 9V, Holy Wave, Horsepower, Jessica Lea Mayfield, Keller Williams, King Sickabilly, Roger Clyne, Skyway Man, Southern Culture On the Skids.

What genres of live music can you see in Santa Cruz?

Upcoming shows in Santa Cruz cover Alternative, Rock.

How much do gig tickets cost in Santa Cruz?

Across the 12 upcoming Santa Cruz gigs with a published price, the typical ticket is $28.75 and the cheapest is $18.

The basics

Country: United States
Upcoming: 17 gigs
Venues: 6
Next gig: 18 October 2026
From: $18
Typical: $28.75

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