Live Acoustic Music Near Monterey, California

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are house concerts being held in and around the Monterey area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Monterey. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

April 6
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Davenport, CA
April 12
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
May 4
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Davenport, CA
May 5
Cork and Fork Capitola (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Capitola, CA
May 10
The Crepe Place (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Santa Cruz, CA
May 18
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Monterey, California

House Concerts

Blue House Stage (Scotts Valley)

Listening Rooms

Lille Aeske (Boulder Creek)

Vineyards & Breweries

De Tierra Vineyards (Carmel-by-the-Sea)
Hallcrest Vineyards (Felton)
Puma Road at Portola Plaza (Monterey)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants (Capitola)
Cork and Fork Capitola (Capitola)
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Davenport)
The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz)
Trailside Cafe & Beer Garden (Carmel Valley)
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse (Soquel)

Small Theaters

Felton Music Hall (Felton)
Kuumbwa Jazz Center (Santa Cruz)
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)