Live Music

Hear music the way it was meant to be: live, in person. Indoors or outdoors, small venue or large, experience a unique performance and have fun being part of an audience.

Upcoming Events

Festa Italia Monterey 2026

 
9/12/26
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

Monterey's annual Festa Italia honors the local fishermen of Monterey, past and present. Enjoy three days of wonderful Italian food and drink and amazing entertainment , September 11-13 at Custom House Plaza.

Hours are Friday, 3pm-9pm; Saturday, 10am-9pm; and Sunday, 10am-6pm. Admission is free.

Maya Rayburn at Albatross Ridge

 
9/12/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Linda Arceo at Puma Road

 
9/12/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Linda Arceo , an accomplished singer, songwriter, and acoustic rhythm guitarist. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Mads Tolling at Wendi Kirby Music

 
9/13/26
 
$50
 
Wendi Kirby Music, LLC

Wendi Kirby Music presents Grammy Award winning violinist Mads Tolling in a solo show at 4pm. Tickets are $50 - purchase here .

Seamlessly blending classical virtuosity with the world of jazz, pop, and folk music, Mads Tolling creates mesmerizing layers of sound using recording technology in real time.

Demola at Golden State Theatre 2026

 
9/17/26
 
$37-$84
 
Golden State Theatre

Golden State Theatre presents Demola on Thursday, September 17 at 8pm. Tickets are $37-$84. For more information and to purchase tickets, please click here .

About Demola

Demola is a singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist,...

Anthony Presti at Puma Road

 
9/18/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Anthony Presti . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

About Anthony Presti

Anthony...

Landing Trio at Albatross Ridge

 
9/19/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents the Landing Trio featuring Keith Rayburn, Eliza James, and Rick Chelew. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Maya Rayburn at Puma Road

 
9/19/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Maya Rayburn . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Crooner Ed at Stanton Center

 
9/19/26
 
$30/$25
 
Monterey History and Art Museum at Stanton Center

Monteery History and Art Museum at Stanton Center presents Crooner Ed on Saturday, September 19, 7:30pm-9:30pm. Tickets are $25 for MHAA members, $30 for all others - purchase tickets here .

Crooner...

Peter Barnes Martin at Puma Road

 
9/20/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Nick DiSalvo at Puma Road

 
9/25/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Nick DiSalvo . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

About Puma Road

Puma...

The Rayburn Family at Albatross Ridge

 
9/25/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents The Rayburn Family, all talented singer-songwriters. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Adam Behan at Puma Road

 
9/26/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Ryan Sesma at Albatross Ridge

 
9/26/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents musician Ryan Sesma . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Glenn Bell at Puma Road

 
9/27/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Glenn Bell . In recent years, he has performed as a member of the bands Sensory Tribe, The BASSment, and Yeobo.

Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Dirty Martini Cabaret at Pearl Hour

 
10/1/26
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour cocktail bar invites you to the Dirty Martini Cabaret, a night of live jazz music and burlesque performances by members of Carmel Delights Dance Company .

Exit reality and slip into a world of sultry sounds, playful ambiance, connection, community, and fun. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

Al James Band at Pearl Hour

 
10/31/26
 
$10
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents the Al James Band on the last Saturday of the month at 8pm. Ages 21+ only. $10 cover.

Al James's rootsy, soulful delivery is flavored by a variety of influences - everything from Jimi Hendrix to Stevie Wonder. His thoughtful, upbeat vocals and onstage charisma make for a great night of music.

Toast - The Best Of Bread

 
11/17/26
 
$39/$55 + $4 FF
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

TOAST is The No. 1 Tribute to BREAD and one of the TOP tribute acts in the WORLD!

“BREAD VIRTUALLY INVENTED soft rock in the early Seventies, and the group’s biggest hits — ‘Make It With You,’ ‘If,’ ‘Baby I’m-a Want You’ and ‘Everything I Own’ — remain staples on lite-rock radio.” – Rolling Stone

Harriet: Trying To Get The Feeling Again

 
11/20/26
 
$32/$45/$58 + $4 FF
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

Relive the magic and feeling of the 1970s with British singer-songwriter Harriet in her show 'Trying To Get The Feeling Again'. With a voice frequently compared to Karen Carpenter, this is an evening not to be missed.

Journey USA - The Hits of Journey

 
2/19/27
 
$37-$65 + $4 Facility Fee
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

With a vocalist who sang for Steve Perry during his solo career and former members of Great White and The Babys, Journey USA delivers the hits of Journey like no other!

Fleetwood Mask: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

 
3/6/27
 
$35/$45/$52/$65 + $4.00 FF
 
Campbell Heritage Theatre

Dedicated to authenticity, Fleetwood Mask has gone to extraordinary lengths to recreate the Fleetwood Mac concert experience and is the only Fleetwood Mac tribute band in the Americas officially endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member Mick Fleetwood.

Past Events

Carie & the SoulShakers at Tessora's Barra di Vino

 
4/22/16
 
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Carie and the SoulShakers bring soulful blues, sultry funk and provocative rock and roll together in an exciting show that will move you to the core. You'll dance, you'll sing, you'll laugh, you'll cry... Come and experience the soul shaking...

Maya and Keith Rayburn at Albatross Ridge

 
8/29/26
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents father-daughter duo Keith and Maya Rayburn. Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Peter Barnes Martin at Puma Road

 
3/15/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Peter Barnes Martin at Puma Road

 
2/1/26
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Peter Barnes Martin at Albatross Ridge

 
10/4/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents guitarist and songwriter Peter Barnes Martin . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Adam Behan at Puma Road

 
7/8/23
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Adam Behan . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Joyce Sampson at Puma Road

 
4/22/23
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Joyce Sampson . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Joyce Sampson's recording and...

Kyle Kovalik at Puma Road

 
4/1/23
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents musician Kyle Kovalik . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Guitarist, songwriter, and performer...

Monterey Bay Greek Festival 2022

 
9/23/22
 
free
 
Custom House Plaza

All are welcome to the Monterey Bay Greek Festival, a weekend of family fun featuring Greek cuisine, live Greek music, and shopping, September 23-25 at Custom House Plaza. Hours are 5pm-9pm on Friday, 11am-7pm on Saturday, and 11am-4pm on Sunday. Admission is free.

SEA.LVL Performs at Pearl Hour

 
9/27/21
 
$5
 
Pearl Hour

Pearl Hour presents SEA.LVL, featuring Glenn Bell on guitar and Schuyler Horn on trumpet, for an evening of instrumental R&B music on Monday, September 27 at 8pm. $5 cover. Ages 21 and over only.

Out of the Blue at Puma Road

 
5/24/20
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents Out of the Blue. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Out of the Blue is a class...

Hootenanny! at Tessora's

 
12/13/19
 
No Cover
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

Join us at Tessora's Barra di Vino in Downtown Campbell on Friday the 13th of December. Ooohhh, scary! It'll be fun! We play 7-10pm. Show up or Blow up!

P.S. Acoustic Music at Tessora's

 
4/30/22
 
 
Tessora's Barra di Vino

P.S. Acoustic Music will be playing their second show of the year on the patio at Tessora's. There's no cover, but please observe the two item minimum for outdoor dinner seating.

Sej Miles at Puma Road

 
10/23/21
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents award-winning singer-songwriter Sej Miles, whose musical influences draw from gospel, blues, and folk. Join us for wine tasting and wines by the glass or bottle while you enjoy this up and coming talent.

Love Stoned at Campbell Brewing Company

 
11/7/15
 
No Cover
 
Campbell Brewing Company

Join us on Saturday November 7th at Campbell Brewing Company for Love Stoned .

According to their Reberb Nation profile:

Love Stoned was Created by Band Leader "Joey jam" Flores from the bay Area....

RJ DeMarco at Albatross Ridge

 
2/22/25
 
 
Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen

Albatross Ridge Winery and Kitchen presents singer-songwriter RJ DeMarco . Experience the magic of live music along with award-winning wines, tapas style light bites, and a rotating selection of craft beer.

Adam Astrup and Miranda Perl at Puma Road

 
10/3/21
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents guitarist Adam Astrup and vocalist Miranda Perl. Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Linda Arceo at Puma Road

 
4/29/22
 
 
Puma Road at Portola Plaza

Puma Road at Portola Plaza presents singer-songwriter Linda Arceo . Enjoy wine tasting, wines by the glass, and wines by the bottle while you listen to one of our favorite local acts.

Linda Arceo is an...