Sonoma County has a strong live music scene that stretches from major performing arts centers to historic theaters, taverns, and winery stages. Visitors can plan an evening around a ticketed concert, hear local performers over dinner, or pair an afternoon of wine tasting with live music.
For guests staying in our Sonoma County vacation rentals, these venues offer plenty of ways to add music to a Wine Country getaway.
Green Music Center
Located at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park, the Green Music Center presents music throughout the year. Its programming spans jazz, classical music, contemporary artists, world music, and other genres.
Weill Hall
Weill Hall is the center’s 1,400-seat performance hall. Its design includes adjustable acoustics, making the space suitable for different types of performances. The Green Music Center is also home to the Santa Rosa Symphony, giving classical music fans another reason to check the calendar.
Outdoor Performances
During the summer season, the rear wall of Weill Hall can open to the Weill Lawn. A large screen gives lawn guests a close-up view of the performance, while picnic-friendly seating creates a more casual concert experience. Summer programming commonly includes popular music, jazz, country, Broadway, and world music.
Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
The Luther Burbank Center for the Arts in Santa Rosa is another dependable stop for live entertainment. Its calendar includes touring musicians, tribute concerts, symphonic performances, comedy, and other performing arts events.
Because the schedule changes throughout the year, check the current event calendar before your trip. Adding a performance here to your itinerary is one of the many things to do in Sonoma County beyond winery visits and outdoor recreation.
Mystic Theatre
For a concert in a historic setting, head to the Mystic Theatre in downtown Petaluma. The building dates to 1911 and originally hosted vaudeville entertainment before being renovated for live music in the early 1990s.
Today, the venue holds up to 500 guests and books performers across genres such as rock, blues, reggae, country, and world music.
HopMonk Tavern
HopMonk combines food, drinks, outdoor gathering spaces, and live music. Two Sonoma County locations make it easy to fit a performance into different parts of your trip.
Sebastopol
The original HopMonk Tavern in Sebastopol occupies a historic stone and timber building and includes an outdoor beer garden and the Abbey, its live music space.
Sonoma
HopMonk Sonoma is just a few blocks from Sonoma Plaza and features a year-round beer garden and listening room. Its Tavern Stage hosts small bands and solo performers in a more intimate environment.
Enjoy Live Music at Sonoma County Wineries
Wine and music often share the calendar in Sonoma County. Seasonal winery events can include outdoor concerts, weekend performances, and music paired with wines by the glass or bottle.
For example, Gundlach Bundschu hosts concerts at its winery amphitheater, while wineries and tasting rooms across the county offer recurring seasonal music programs. Sonoma County Tourism maintains an event calendar that can help you find performances happening during your stay.
Tips for Enjoying Live Music in Sonoma County
A little planning can make concert nights easier, especially during busy weekends.
- Check venue calendars before traveling, since schedules and ticket availability change.
- Buy tickets early for popular performers and limited-capacity venues.
- Review age restrictions and venue rules before bringing children.
- For outdoor shows, check policies for blankets, chairs, outside food, and drinks.
- Plan transportation ahead if your evening includes wine tasting.
Final Thoughts
Live music in Sonoma County comes in many forms, from performances at Weill Hall to intimate shows in Petaluma, Sebastopol, and Sonoma. Winery concerts add another distinctly Wine Country option to the mix.
Choosing Sonoma County luxury rentals as your home base gives your group a comfortable place to return to after a full day of tastings, sightseeing, and live entertainment.
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Browse our Sonoma County accommodations and choose a home that gives your family, couples’ getaway, or group trip convenient access to live music, wineries, restaurants, and more.