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The fall run.

The dates worth planning around, printed here like we'd print them on a pole. Pin-up version at the visitor center — free, actually printed, fridge-ready.

Salsa Under the Stars24SEPSalsa Under the Stars

Salsa under the star at Vaquero Y Mar Thursday Nights. Come and dance out on the patio of Vaquero Y Mar Restaurant this summer Dance Lessons from 7-8pm Dancing all night til close.

VAQUERO Y MARTwin Temple – Ventura24SEPTwin Temple – Ventura

Get ready to unleash your inner rock fan at the electrifying “”Twin Temple – Ventura”” concert, taking place at the iconic Majestic Ventura Theatre!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERDogstar – Ventura25SEPDogstar – Ventura

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Dogstar takes the stage at the Majestic Ventura Theatre in beautiful Ventura, California!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERArtWalk Ventura26SEPArtWalk Ventura

More than 200 artists, dozens of venues, 20-plus bands and performers, poets, and filmmakers will participate in ArtWalk Ventura, the area’s largest arts festival, Sept. 26-27, 2026.

FREETribal Seeds29SEPTribal Seeds

Tribal Seeds are coming to Ventura this Sept 29th! Get your tickets now.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATEROld Crow Medicine Show30SEPOld Crow Medicine Show

Old Crow Medicine Show is coming to Ventura this Sept 30th. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERCastle Rat – Ventura02OCTCastle Rat – Ventura

Get ready for an unforgettable night as Castle Rat takes the stage at the Majestic Ventura Theatre for their highly anticipated concert, “”Castle Rat – Ventura.””

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater03OCTToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater

Toadies are coming to Ventura this Oct 3rd. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience09OCTPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience

Get ready to dance the night away at the **Punchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience – Ventura**!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERTurnstile – Ventura14OCTTurnstile – Ventura

Get ready to rock as Turnstile takes the stage at the Ventura County Fairgrounds for an unforgettable night of hard-hitting music!

VENTURA FAIRGROUNDSNapoleon Dynamite16OCTNapoleon Dynamite

Celebrate hit classic Napoleon Dynamite! Join us for a Q&A with cast members, along with a viewing of the movie.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERRagtime – Ventura21OCTRagtime – Ventura

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, California, as we present “”Ragtime – Ventura.””

SELECT DATESThe Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater22OCTThe Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater

The Devil Makes Three is coming to Ventura this Oct 22nd. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER3rd Bloodsuckers Ball24OCT3rd Bloodsuckers Ball

Join us for the 3rd Bloodsuckers Ball, an immersive night filled with six stage performances, dark vendors, and sinister photo stations!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERDowntown Ventura Trunk-of-Treat31OCTHalloween Night Market Dia de los Muertos Kick-off

A spooky, family-friendly Night Market packed with culture, community, and non-stop entertainment, including a classic car “Trunk or Treat” showcase

Día de los Muertos Festival Downtown Ventura01NOVDía de los Muertos Festival

Downtown Ventura’s largest cultural event of the year! Día de los Muertos returns to Downtown Ventura with a rich blend of cultural practices, artistic expressions, and community spirit, spanning 7 blocks.

Nekrogoblikon14NOVNekrogoblikon

Nekrogoblikon is bringing their music to Ventura this Nov 14th. Get your tickets now!

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATERFred Armisen17NOVFred Armisen

Fred Armisen is bringing his comedy stylings to Ventura this Nov 17th.

MAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
THU
24 SEPSalsa Under the Stars7–11:59 PMVAQUERO Y MAR
THU
24 SEPTwin Temple – Ventura8–10 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
FRI
25 SEPDogstar – Ventura8–10 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
26 SEPArtWalk Ventura200+ artists · two stages · freeARTS FESTIVAL
TUE
29 SEPTribal Seeds7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
WED
30 SEPOld Crow Medicine Show7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
FRI
02 OCTCastle Rat – Ventura7:30–9:30 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
03 OCTToadies at Majestic Ventura Theater7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
FRI
09 OCTPunchis Punchis – Banda Rave Experience9–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
WED
14 OCTTurnstile – Ventura7–9 PMVENTURA FAIRGROUNDS
FRI
16 OCTNapoleon Dynamite7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
WED
21 OCTRagtime – Ventura7–9 PMSELECT DATES
THU
22 OCTThe Devil Makes Three at Majestic Ventura Theater7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
24 OCT3rd Bloodsuckers Ball8–11:59 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
SAT
31 OCTHalloween Night Market Dia de los Muertos Kick-off2pm-9pm
SUN
01 NOVDía de los Muertos Festival11am - 6pm
SAT
14 NOVNekrogoblikon6–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER
TUE
17 NOVFred Armisen7–11 PMMAJESTIC VENTURA THEATER

Where it's happening.

Places running enough of their own programme to fill this page on their own.
Ema’s Herbs7 workshops · next Sun Sep 13
The dates
Everything at Ema’s Herbs →

Every week, no date required.

Farmers marketSaturdays 8:30–noon · Santa Clara + Palm. The strawberries go first; act accordingly.
Trivia TuesdaysThree bars, three hosts, one shared pool of local know-it-alls. 7 PM-ish.
Jazz ThursdaysLive on the patios along Main from 6. Free, unless you count the second round.
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