Live Music Events

Apr 27, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025

Sunset Music Series free music at Lake Sonoma. It is open to the public inside the park at Lake Sonoma for all ages. For 21+ guests, beer and wine wil...

May 30, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025

Returning May 30, resort guests and locals alike are invited to join us on the front lawn every Friday night from 5 p.m. –  8 p.m. for Sonoma ...

Jun 8, 2025 - Sep 21, 2025

Sugarloaf Wine Co. is thrilled to welcome back its Sunday Summer Concert Series, kicking off June 8 and continuing every other Sunday through Septembe...

Jun 8, 2025 - Sep 28, 2025

The Inn at Occidental is pleased to welcome various artists to our Courtyard Stage to kickoff our 2025 Sunset Concert Series. June 8: Walking Mirrors,...

Jun 14, 2025 - Aug 23, 2025

Join us for an unforgettable season of music, wine and good vibes at our Summer Concert Series! Choose from general admission lawn seating or our VIP...

Jun 14, 2025 - Oct 3, 2025

Enjoy evenings of excitement at Muscardini Cellars, where we invite you to experience the perfect blend of wine and the melodies of live music on our...

Jun 22, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025

Join us this summer as we set the stage for three special live music events in the iconic Michel-Schlumberger courtyard. Three dates, three lively ban...

Jun 25, 2025 - Oct 29, 2025

Acoustic Sunsets returns! The Garden extends its hours every Wednesday this summer with special activities for all ages including live music in the am...

Jun 28, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025

Set the weekend vibe at Tasting Notes with free live music on Saturdays! Enjoy rotating local artists, wine specials from Oak Tree Winery and J.Cage C...

Jul 18, 2025 - Aug 22, 2025

Come join us for Fridays at the Hood! This community-focused outdoor music series that celebrates local culture at the historic Hood Mansion continues...

Jul 20, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025

Experience the perfect blend of classical music and fine wine with Symphony Uncorked — a series of relaxed, intimate chamber music performances s...

Jul 26, 2025 - Nov 29, 2025

Get ready for high-energy afternoons of live music at Spicy Vines! Rotating artists are bringing a bold blend of rock, pop, blues, funk, and soul that...

Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025

Join us as we celebrate three decades of exceptional performances and unforgettable moments at Live at Juilliard! Since its inception in 1994, Live at...

Jul 27, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025

Indulge in the ultimate Sunday sanctuary at our poolside oasis, nestled in the heart of the iconic Flamingo Resort. Summer Sessions: Sundays at the Po...

Aug 3, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025

Now in its fifth year, this beloved summer series brings live jazz to the heart of downtown Petaluma every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Hosted by l...

Aug 3, 2025 - Dec 7, 2025

Join us the first Sunday of every month for Sunday Swing Night at Hall of the Above with music from San Francisco’s award-winning trio Le Jazz Ho...

Aug 7, 2025

The Sound Field, a dynamic electric trio of Deb Grabien (guitars, vocals), Nic Grabien (bass), and Larry Luthi (drums), is finally ready to debut thei...

Aug 8, 2025

It’s no secret that California-based Jerry’s Middle Finger delivers one of the most authentic Jerry Garcia Band tribute experiences in the w...

Aug 8, 2025

Get ready for an electrifying night of live music with Kid Galaga and Secret Lives. Formed in 2018, Kid Galaga blends funk, rock, and feel-good energy...

Aug 8, 2025

Veterans of well over 4000 live shows from California to the Canadian border, these four seasoned professionals deliver a brand of roots rock & ro...

Aug 9, 2025

Celebrate the 53rd anniversary of Neil Diamond’s record-shattering concert series at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles in August 1972. This specia...

Aug 9, 2025

Back by popular demand! Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Vintage House with the high-energy Showcase Band! Dance the night away, enjoy delici...

Aug 10, 2025

Enjoy an afternoon piano concert presented by the Jack London Volunteer Piano Club. This uplifting concert will feature a diverse range of music style...

Aug 14, 2025

The most frequent comment after a Spike’s Awesome Hotcakes show? “No one is making this kind of music anymore!” But what exactly is thi...

Aug 15, 2025

Join us on Friday, Aug. 15 for a locals hangout! Lounge in our garden enjoying live music from local artists, bottle service, and delicious bites avai...

Aug 16, 2025

Aki Kumar, San Jose's "King of Bollywood Blues," infuses Blues, Rock & Roll, and Country with the vibrant songs of his Indian heritage, creating a...

Aug 16, 2025

The not-so-traditional Barn Dance returns to the beautiful open-air barn at Tara Firma Farms in Petaluma. No dance experience is needed — just br...

Aug 16, 2025

Van Halen redefined rock and roll with blistering guitar riffs, unforgettable hooks, and a stage show that felt larger than life. From “Runnin&#x...

Aug 16, 2025

Experience the magic of one of the most beloved bands of all time with Summer Night City, the ultimate ABBA tribute! Bringing your favorite ABBA hits...

Aug 17, 2025

Jesús “Aguaje” Ramos is a Cuban trombonist, composer, arranger, and musical director. He is best known as the original orchestra leader, com...

Aug 17, 2025

Join us for the last of our Summer Sundays Music Series at Montgomery Village! Enjoy a live performance in The Courtyard from the Second Street Band o...

Aug 19, 2025

The five-piece alt-rock/post-punk band TREASVRE, based in San Francisco, will release their debut LP this August via Hard Cry Records ahead of their t...

Aug 24, 2025

Healdsburg Jazz is pleased to present the legendary Toninho Horta, a Grammy-winning guitarist and composer, on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Paul Mahder Gal...

Aug 29, 2025

Welcome to Trouble - The Music of Coldplay, where we bring to life the iconic music of Coldplay. Join us for an unforgettable journey and experience C...

Aug 31, 2025

3 Acre Holler is an acoustic band based in Sonoma County featuring the vocals and songs of singer Cori Wood and singer/guitarist Layne Bowen. Other ba...

Aug 31, 2025

Straight from Northern Italy, TPA Band brings their genre-blending, high-energy sound to the stage with a powerful tribute to both Italian and America...

Sep 4, 2025

Rockin' the River returns for its 14th year with a high-energy concert at historic Guerneville Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 4. The free, family-friendly s...

Sep 7, 2025

Join us on the first Sunday of every month for Sunday Swing Night at Hall of the Above, featuring live music from San Francisco’s award-winning t...

Sep 13, 2025

ILLEAGLES, the premier tribute to the music of the Eagles, are coming to Petaluma! Plus Susan Z & The Winding Road (Sheryl Crow Tribute).What do p...

Sep 14, 2025

Join us for Salsa Night at Hall of the Above on Sunday, Sept. 14, featuring live Cuban music by Son Chévere. Dance instructor Garry Johnson will lead...

Sep 19, 2025

Don’t miss a night of high-energy, feel-good country soul with one of Nashville’s most electrifying performers!

Oct 4, 2025

John Moreland is an acclaimed American singer-songwriter known for his deeply personal lyrics, raw emotion, and soulful Americana sound. Hailing from...

Oct 5, 2025

Tattooed, rural, and unapologetically blue-collar, Nashville-based duo Lakeview — Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy — are among the city’s ho...

Oct 9, 2025

On a magical night at Nectar’s, in Burlington, VT, in December of 2018, three musical masters — Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger, and Ray Paczkows...

Oct 11, 2025

Escape for an evening of Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits, fan faves, and deep cuts with the world's most authentic tribute to Fleetwood Mac, endorsed by...

Oct 18, 2025

The backroads of America tell its truest stories. The heartbreak and heartbeat of the country thump the loudest in the cracks between its big cities....

Oct 24, 2025

Earlybirds Club is a dance party designed for women, trans, and non-binary folks that starts at 6 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m.! DJ Helean spins music from...

Oct 25, 2025

The New Mastersounds have been delighting audiences with their infectious blend of funky soul-jazz since forming in Leeds, England, in 1999. For the f...

Sonoma County after sunset offers live music venues, dance clubs, hip lounges, artisan cocktail bars, and comfy pubs. See how Life Opens Up as you line dance, salsa, or groove through the county’s towns and villages.

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