Entertainment & Events in Monterey, California

Special Events

Monterey County Fairgrounds 831-372-5863
2004 Fairground Road
Monterey, CA 93940
Situated on 23 oak-studded acres, these fairgrounds have outdoor stages, seven buildings ranging from 400 to 7,100 square feet, a year round satellite horse racing facility, and two RV park sites. The fairground is home to the Monterey County Fair each August, as well as the world renowned Monterey Jazz Festival, a favorite since 1958, the annual Monterey Bay Blues Festival, major horse shows, and several other events. more

Club Octane 831-646-9244
321 D Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
The premiere upscale dance club in the Monterey Bay, this fun place has four rooms, four bars, DJs, an outdoor smoking patio, wonderful views of Monterey Bay, and live music. The club is open f nights a week at 9:00 p.m. more

Monterey Live 831-646-1415
414 Alvarado Street
Monterey, CA 93940
This state-of-the-art performing arts venue features live music, theater, dance, comedy, and spoken word seven days a week in an intimate and sophisticated setting. The venue is styled with sophisticated Spanish influenced decor and it is equipped with state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems. more

Paper Wing Theatre Co, The 831-675-0521
320 Hoffman Avenue
Monterey, CA 93940
The Paper Wing Theatre Co is your local, independent theatre company specializing in edgy and thought provoking theatre. more

Annual Monterey Wine Festival 800-422-0251
886 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940
Monterey Bay Aquarium
For more than 30 years, the Monterey Wine Festival has been delighting wine enthusiest. This year will be no different with a great line up of wineries offering tastings and enjoyable live music. more