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September 2026 · Music

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Wednesday, September 2

  • Wed, Sep 2

    7 PM

    Music

    REHASH w/ special guest Makeout Reef

    SLO Brew Rock · San Luis Obispo

    Rehash is a rising indie rock outfit out of South Florida, blending elements of alternative rock, grunge, and shoegaze into a sound that feels both nostalgic and distinctly modern. Formed by high school friends Renzo Valdez (vocals/guitar) and Sebastian Gamez (guitar/keys), the band later expanded to a four-piece with brothers…

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    REHASH w/ special guest Makeout Reef

Thursday, September 3

  • Thu, Sep 3

    6 PM – 9 PM

    Music

    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

    Hotel SLO · San Luis Obispo,

    As a self-taught guitarist, passion and creativity have always been the driving forces behind Jon’s music. Cultivating a sense of serenity, his songs will take listeners into the carefree realm they crave. Go out to enjoy his live music and experience the vibe for yourself.

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    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

Friday, September 4

  • Fri, Sep 4

    5 PM – 8 PM

    Music

    Concerts in the Plaza: Hot 45 and Forever Green

    2 venues · San Luis Obispo

    Friday nights sound better downtown. Join us on Friday evenings every summer in downtown San Luis Obispo for live local music, dancing, and drinks. Voted Best Community Event in San Luis Obispo County, Concerts in the Plaza is free to the public and family-friendly.

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    Concerts in the Plaza: Hot 45 and Forever Green
  • Fri, Sep 4

    8 PM

    Music

    Yachtley Crew

    Vina Robles · San Luis Obispo

    Batten down the hatches and tighten up your bottom end, as it’s high time for one and all to salute the news about Yachtley Crew’s Seas The Night 2026 Tour, which will land at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Friday, September 4. Yachtley Crew are a seven-piece SoCal band who burst…

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Sunday, September 6

  • Sun, Sep 6

    1 PM – 4 PM

    Music

    Rockin’ The Ranch: Jack Milstead Band

    Filipponi Ranch · San Luis Obispo

    Join us on Summer Sundays at Filipponi Ranch for good wine and groovy jams at our outdoor event venue. Entry is $5 per person | Free for wine club members Artists will play from 1 PM to 4 PM with wine available for purchase by glass or bottle.

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    Rockin’ The Ranch: Jack Milstead Band

Monday, September 7

Tuesday, September 8

Thursday, September 10

  • Thu, Sep 10

    6 PM – 9 PM

    Music

    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

    Hotel SLO · San Luis Obispo,

    As a self-taught guitarist, passion and creativity have always been the driving forces behind Jon’s music. Cultivating a sense of serenity, his songs will take listeners into the carefree realm they crave. Go out to enjoy his live music and experience the vibe for yourself.

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    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

Saturday, September 12

  • Sat, Sep 12

    Time TBA

    Music

    CCRD VS TBD HOME

    Central Coast Roller Derby · San Luis Obispo

    CCRD VS TBD HOME buy Tickets now

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  • Sat, Sep 12

    1 PM – 5 PM

    Music

    Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

    Point San Luis Lighthouse · Avila Beach

    Join us for these “bucket list” concert experiences perched high atop the blue Pacific. Food and drink available for sale. Come by land or sea! These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot.

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    Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

Tuesday, September 15

  • Tue, Sep 15

    7:30 PM

    Music

    "Weird Al” Yankovic

    Vina Robles · San Luis Obispo

    Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER 2026 Tour, playing his iconic hits as well as some never-performed-live-before fan favorites. Al’s long-time band is joined by four additional players to create a super-sized concert experience.

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Thursday, September 17

  • Thu, Sep 17

    6 PM – 9 PM

    Music

    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

    Hotel SLO · San Luis Obispo,

    As a self-taught guitarist, passion and creativity have always been the driving forces behind Jon’s music. Cultivating a sense of serenity, his songs will take listeners into the carefree realm they crave. Go out to enjoy his live music and experience the vibe for yourself.

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    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap
  • Thu, Sep 17

    8 PM

    Music

    Chicago

    Vina Robles · San Luis Obispo

    With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, in addition to being in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the multi-Grammy Award-winning band has been hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the "most important bands in music since the dawn of the rock and roll era.” The…

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Sunday, September 20

  • Sun, Sep 20

    7 PM

    Music

    Bert Kreischer

    Vina Robles · San Luis Obispo

    Due to popular demand, renowned comedian Bert Kreischer has added new dates to extend his Permission to Party World Tour through the end of 2026, including a stop at the Vina Robles Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 20. A presale will begin Wednesday, April 8 at 10 a.m.

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Tuesday, September 22

  • Tue, Sep 22

    7:30 PM – 9 PM

    Music

    Ballets Jazz Montréal: ”Dance Me” The Music of Leonard Cohen

    Harold Miossi Hall – Performing Arts Center San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo

    Ballets Jazz Montréal brings Leonard Cohen’s extraordinary artistic legacy to life in Dance Me, a critically acclaimed contemporary dance production inspired by the music, poetry, and spirit of the legendary Montréal-born artist. Approved by Cohen during his lifetime, this exclusive creation is a powerful tribute that explores the grand cycles…

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    Ballets Jazz Montréal: ”Dance Me” The Music of Leonard Cohen

Wednesday, September 23

Thursday, September 24

  • Thu, Sep 24

    6 PM – 9 PM

    Music

    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

    Hotel SLO · San Luis Obispo,

    As a self-taught guitarist, passion and creativity have always been the driving forces behind Jon’s music. Cultivating a sense of serenity, his songs will take listeners into the carefree realm they crave. Go out to enjoy his live music and experience the vibe for yourself.

    Learn more »

    Live Music By Jonathan Millsap

Friday, September 25

Saturday, September 26

  • Sat, Sep 26

    1 PM – 5 PM

    Music

    Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

    Point San Luis Lighthouse · Avila Beach

    Join us for these “bucket list” concert experiences perched high atop the blue Pacific. Food and drink available for sale. Come by land or sea! These Saturday afternoon concerts are limited and will sell out, so make your purchase early to secure your spot.

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    Live at the Lighthouse Concert Series

Sunday, September 27

  • Sun, Sep 27

    7 PM

    Music

    Fortunate Youth

    SLO Brew Rock · San Luis Obispo

    From backyard BBQs in Southern California beach towns to its rise as one of the most popular reggaerock bands in the country, Fortunate Youth remains devoted to its roots and a simple mission: Spreadpeace, love, and unity with music. Its a mantra of sorts for the multi-faceted sextet from HermosaBeach,…

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    Fortunate Youth
  • Sun, Sep 27

    8 PM

    Music

    Get the Led Out

    Fremont Theater · San Luis Obispo

    Live music at Fremont Theater.

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    Get the Led Out

Tuesday, September 29

  • Tue, Sep 29

    7:30 PM

    Music

    Robert Plant with Saving Grace and Suzi Dian

    Vina Robles · San Luis Obispo

    Third tour leg, in celebration of critically acclaimed album Saving Grace, set to perform at Vina Robles Amphitheatre on September 29. On Saving Grace, which was six years in the making, Plant and this group of distinguished musicians—vocalist Suzi Dian, drummer Oli Jefferson, guitarist Tony Kelsey, banjo and string player…

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Wednesday, September 30

  • Wed, Sep 30

    7 PM

    Music

    SLO Brew Live + (((folkYEAH!))) present ~ Groundation

    SLO Brew Rock · San Luis Obispo

    More than two decades into a storied career, GROUNDATION has helped define American roots reggae, while building a large and loyal following in Europe, South America, Australia/New Zealand, and the US where they have been a consistent major headliner and festival attraction for the last 18 years.

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    SLO Brew Live + (((folkYEAH!))) present ~ Groundation
  • Wed, Sep 30

    8 PM

    Music

    The Growlers

    Fremont Theater · San Luis Obispo

    Live music at Fremont Theater.

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    The Growlers