Live Music Calendar October 14 – October 27
Ventura Breeze
October 14, 2026
There's something special about a two-week stretch where you can catch live music almost any night of the week here in the 805. The Ventura Breeze just dropped its latest live music calendar, and it's a good reminder of how spoiled we are — from Monday nights with Katie Shorey at the Boatyard Pub to weekend sets at Barrel Works in Camarillo, there's no shortage of local talent keeping our venues humming.
What I love most is the rhythm of it: the weekly residencies, the Thursday bluegrass jam, the rotating acts that make a neighborhood bar feel like home. These aren't just gigs — they're the heartbeat of our community, a chance to run into neighbors and support the musicians who make Ventura County sound so good.
So grab a friend, pick a night, and go see something live. For the full lineup of times and genres, head over to VenturaRocks.com, and keep an eye on the Ventura Breeze for more listings.
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