Live Acoustic Music Near Oceanside, California

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

Live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Oceanside area. 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 24
Charles Wesley Godwin
Belly Up Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Solana Beach, CA
April 25
Charles Wesley Godwin
Belly Up Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Solana Beach, CA
April 26
Steve Wood and Beth Fitchet Wood
The Rivian South Coast Theater (Small Theater)
Laguna Beach, CA
April 27
Rufus Wainwright
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Belly Up Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Solana Beach, CA
April 27
Steve Wood and Beth Fitchet Wood
The Rivian South Coast Theater (Small Theater)
Laguna Beach, CA
April 27
Eli Cook
Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center (Small Theater)
Laguna Beach, CA
April 28
Steve Wood and Beth Fitchet Wood
The Rivian South Coast Theater (Small Theater)
Laguna Beach, CA
May 7
Steve Wood and Beth Fitchet Wood
Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center (Small Theater)
Laguna Beach, CA
May 8
Victoria Bailey
Soda Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
San Diego, CA
May 8
Jon McLaughlin
The Holding Company (Bar/Nightclub)
San Diego, CA
May 8
Bob Schneider
Belly Up Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Solana Beach, CA
May 9
Peppino D'Agostino
The Coach House (Small Theater)
San Juan Capistrano, CA
May 11
Peter Yarrow
American singer and songwriter who found fame with the 1960s folk music trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Humphreys Backstage Live (Listening Room)
San Diego, CA
May 12
Stacy Antonel
Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
El Cajon, CA
May 12
Donovan Woods,  Drew Holcomb
Belly Up Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Solana Beach, CA
May 23
Fruition
Casbah (Bar/Nightclub)
San Diego, CA
May 23
Lissie
The Coach House (Small Theater)
San Juan Capistrano, CA
June 6
Howie Day
The Coach House (Small Theater)
San Juan Capistrano, CA
June 10
Christopher Paul Stelling
Soda Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
San Diego, CA
June 26
Jake Shimabukuro
Humphreys Backstage Live (Listening Room)
San Diego, CA
June 30
Iron and Wine
The Magnolia (Concert Hall)
El Cajon, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Oceanside, California

Listening Rooms

Humphreys Backstage Live (San Diego)

Vineyards & Breweries

Ramona Ranch Vineyard and Winery (Ramona)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Grand Ole BBQ Flinn Springs (El Cajon)
La Mesa Wine Works (La Mesa)
Le Papagayo (Encinitas)
Tio Leo's (San Diego)

Small Theaters

Laguna Beach Cultural Arts Center (Laguna Beach)
Laguna Playhouse (Laguna Beach)
Poway Center for the Performing Arts (Poway)
The Coach House (San Juan Capistrano)
The Rivian South Coast Theater (Laguna Beach)

Outdoor Music Series

Lavender and Olive Wedding and Event Center (Ramona)

Bars & Nightclubs

Belly Up Tavern (Solana Beach)
Casbah (San Diego)
Music Box (San Diego)
Soda Bar (San Diego)
Swallows Inn (San Juan Capistrano)
The Holding Company (San Diego)