Performing Arts & Entertainment

Santa Cruz Performing Arts & Entertainment

Whether you’re looking for classical music, theatre, concerts of well-known artists, or the local music scene, Santa Cruz has it all.

• With performances throughout the year, the Santa Cruz Chorale presents concerts in a cappella and with orchestras.
• The Santa Cruz County Actor's Theater is a leading producer of new plays and host to many independent productions at its theater.
• The Four-Eighteen Project performs dance theater and cultural dance expressions.
• Rio Theatre and The Catalyst book popular artists that are always a great, fun option.
• Though you won’t see them performing together there, music lovers will want to check out the Grateful Dead Archive, located at the University of California Santa Cruz.