Concerts & Live Music on Catalina Island
From free waterfront shows under the stars to the world's longest-running smooth jazz festival — Catalina's music scene is unlike anything on the mainland.
Live Music Around Avalon — Ongoing
Summer Nights at the Ranch
Thursday, September 3
Rancho Catalina, 602 Avalon Canyon Road
Beer & spirts from Webb Grain Works, Line dancing & live music, BBQ by Avalon Smokehouse
Luau Larry's
Fri & Sat nights, 7–10 pm
Live music in Avalon
Saturdays, 1–5 pm
Summer beach parties with DJs and local musicians
Wed & Thu — DJ Johnny Lux
Fri & Sat, 9 pm — Karaoke
Fix Biergarten & Catalina Charlie's
Thursday–Sunday
Live music
Two Harbors Events
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Two Harbors Wine Fest
September 12, 2026
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Buccaneer's Weekend in Two Harbors
October 1–3, 2026
Aargh, mateys! Come celebrate our 35th Annual Buccaneer's Weekend. Don your best pirate attire and set sail for Two Harbors for a weekend of treasure hunts, costume contests, great food and live music from the Humble Hooligans.
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Annual Music Festival
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JazzTrax Festival
October 8–11 & October 15–18, 2026
The world's longest-running smooth jazz festival, since 1987. Two consecutive October weekends, each opening with Thursdays Unplugged Under the Stars at Descanso Beach Club, then continuing Friday through Sunday inside the 1929 Casino Ballroom. Tickets at
JazzTrax.com or call 866-872-9849.
