Smokey The Groove performs during NYE 2023 at Lost On Main, Chico, CA

Music Events

Music, dance and drum related events.

Calendar listings: Music, Drum, DJ and Dance events in the greater Chico area. Ticket pricing (links) & band links are listed when available.

February 2025

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Open Mic

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It’s Open Mic night! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes! $3

132 Meyers St Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928

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Bare Bones Band
featuring DBLinski

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Join the Bare Bones Band as they perform with DBLinski!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Idea Fab Labs event venue image, 2024

It’s Open Mic at the Fab Lab with Maker’s Radio!

603 Orange St. Chico, CA 95928

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Soul Posse

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It’s time a Barn Dance with Soul Posse! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Limited Seating. FREE

1930 Market Place, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

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Jeff Pershing hosts Open Mic night with signups beginning at 6 pm!

DownLo


319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Special Guest

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It’s time to dance as Special Guest performs in Chico! $10

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Off The Record

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Off The Record performs for the first time at Jen’s Place! It’s gonna be a rocking dance party!

7126 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

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Surrogate
Belda Beast
Micro Magnesia

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Celebrate 20 years of Surrogate! Come rock out! Belda Beast and Micro Magnesia and their first show in 23 yrs! $10

824 Oroville Ave. Chico, CA 95928

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Rockhounds

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Catch the Rockhounds at Jen’s Place!

7126 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

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Lavendar Persuasion • Freeman • Dogtooth • Fauna

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222 Perfect Dark with DJs till closing!

212 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928

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BanjerDan

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It’s the debut performance for BanJerDan (Santa Cruz County) performing on 5-string banjo and possibly guitar, mandolin, and dobro!

27 Lost Dutchman Dr – Chico, CA 95973

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Magic City Hippies
Mustard Service

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Magic City Hippies bring their funk and swagger to The Big Room! Mustard Service opens. Tix $27+ via Eventbrite.

1075 East 20th St, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Secret Trail Brewing - Open Mic event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

132 Meyers St Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928

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Robert Karch
with
Charles Staser & DB Linski

Mulberry Station event graphic, 2023

Catch Robert Karch with Charles Staser & DB Linski as they blend R&B, jazz, and Americana into a fun evening of music! FREE

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Idea Fab Labs event venue image, 2024

It’s Open Mic at the Fab Lab with Maker’s Radio!

603 Orange St. Chico, CA 95928

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RAVENSCOON • Shlump • STVSH • Ghost Lotus

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Catch RAVENSCOON for “Glass Orchid Part Two” with three bands supporting! Doors: 8 pm. $24.60 Presale via Ticketweb. Local tix: Diamond W Western Wear

517 Main St. Chico, CA 95928

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The Altons & Thee Sinseers

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The Altons & Thee Sinseers bring their Club Heartache tour to The Big Room! Mustard Service opens. Tix $22+ via Eventbrite.

1075 East 20th St, Chico, CA 95928

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The Darts (PHX)
The Chemicals
Cherry Ghoul

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It’s the first time in Chico for The Darts with local support from The Chemicals and Cherry Ghoul! $12 via Eventbrite and at the door!

118 W. 2nd Street, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic - Downlo event graphic, 2024

Jeff Pershing hosts Open Mic night with signups beginning at 6 pm!

DownLo


319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Four on the Floor

Mulberry Station event graphic, 2023

It’s a birthday bash celebrating Jeff, Dave and Katie! Rock out with Four on the Floor and groove to classics from the 60’s to present! $5

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Soul Posse

Tackle Box Chico, event graphic 2024

Soul Posse brings the Boogie Vortex to the Box! It’s time to dance! $5

379 E Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

March 2025

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Southern Edge

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An evening of southern rock and classic rock covers along with a few original songs with Southern Edge!

2412 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley

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Chico continues to draw out-sized bands with AJ Lee & Blue Summit, an award-winning band quickly rising on the national roots music and bluegrass scene. Doors: 6:30 pm. Presale tix $28.45 via Eventbrite or locally with no service charge (cash) at Pullins Cyclery and Music Connection.

592 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928

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Rigged

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Join Rigged for a night of Motown, R&B and some jazzy blues to lift your soul and move your feet! FREE

1930 Market Place, Chico, CA 95928

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Daft Punk Night

Lost on Main venue image - diamond, 2023

Come dance to your favorite Daft Punk hits & deep cuts plus Kavinsky, Justice, Giorgio Moroder, French electro, disco, indie-dance and more! (Daft Punk not in attendance) Tix $12 + fees via Ticketweb.

319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Tricia & Peter Berkow

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Enjoy brunch with music from Tricia and Peter Berkow happening the first Sunday of the month!

824 Oroville Ave. Chico, CA 95928

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Another Mellow June

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Catch an afternoon set of favorite tunes, old and new with Another Mellow June!

2412 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Ballyhoo!
Cydeways & The Harbor Boys

Lost on Main venue image - diamond, 2023

Join Ballyhoo! for their Winter Tour 2025 with special guests Cydeways & The Harbor Boys. Doors 7 pm. Tix $20 + fees via Ticketweb.

319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Blues Jam

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The monthly Blues Jam is the first Wednesday of each month with a different opening band playing a 4-minute set before the jam starts.

7126 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969

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Alex Salcido
Scout The Wise
Sons of Jefferson

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Alex Salcido (The Harmed Brothers) is performing with local support from Scout The Wise and Sons of Jefferson.

824 Oroville Ave. Chico, CA 95928

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Blü Egyptian

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Local tour giants Blü Egyptian playing their home turf! FREE

2412 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Hot Flash

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Join Hot Flash, a six-piece band, and a 4-time CNR Best of Chico award winner! FREE

132 Meyers St Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928

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The Garden • Iceage

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The Garden “Nine Desperate Dates”   with support from Iceage. Doors: 7:30 pm. $38.48 Presale via Ticketweb. Local tix: Diamond W Western Wear

517 Main St. Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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ZOSO

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Check out ZOSO on their 30th Anniversary tour as a tribute to Led Zeppelin! Doors: 7 pm. $32.31 Presale via Ticketweb. Local tix: Diamond W Western Wear

517 Main St. Chico, CA 95928

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AJ Lee & Blue Summit

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Chico continues to draw out-sized bands with AJ Lee & Blue Summit, an award-winning band quickly rising on the national roots music and bluegrass scene. Doors: 6:30 pm. Tix $33.77 via Eventbrite

592 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928

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Pineo & Loeb

Lost on Main venue image - diamond, 2023

It’s a Pisces Party with DJs Pineo & Loeb with local support from Otter, FunkÖlen, and DJ Ame!

319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Driver

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Driver returns to The Union!

2053 Montgomery St, Oroville, CA

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Daffney Payne
Freature
Booked By Mistake

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Don’t miss Daffney Payne, Freature and Booked By Mistake in downtown Chico! Doors 7 pm. $10

118 W. 2nd Street, Chico, CA 95928

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Jam Sessions

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Join the fun with Justin Mora & Friends Band hosting jam sessions! $5. All Ages.

379 E Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong
High Fade

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Pigeons Playing Ping Pong returns to Chico, this time to perform in The Big Room! High Fade opens. Tix $32+

1075 East 20th St, Chico, CA 95928

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Spark n Cinder

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Celebrate Spring Equinox and dance to the tunes of Spark n Cinder one more time! $10

1930 Market Place, Chico, CA 95928

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Smokey The Groove

Lost on Main venue image - diamond, 2023

Smokey The Groove is celebrating 10 yrs! It’s time to dance! Tix: Advance $15 and $20 at the Door. Tix available at the Downlo (no fees) and via Promotix (link not yet available).

319 Main St, Chico, CA 95928

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Soul Posse

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Catch Soul Posse for your afternoon dancing pleasure! FREE

132 Meyers St Suite 120, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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The Amity Affliction
Hail The Sun
Many Eyes
Solence

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The Amity Affliction and three supporting acts! Doors: 6 pm. $37.96 Presale via Ticketweb. Local tix: Diamond W Western Wear.

517 Main St. Chico, CA 95928

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Kyle Smith Band

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Join Kyle Smith and his Bad for Business Tour stop with special guests! Tix: Advance: $20 Door: $25 VIP: $100

2412 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

April 2025

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Running in the Shadows

Tackle Box Chico, event graphic 2024

Join this Fleetwood Mac tribute band and DJ dancing after! $10

379 E Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Lo-Fi Lowdown

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Lo-Fi Lowdown returns to The Commons performing their blend of roots-rock!

2412 Park Ave, Chico, CA 95928

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Jason Beard

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Jason Beard (Poor Man’s Whiskey) shares his Bring Joy event – a night of laughter, music, and good vibes! Doors 6:30 pm. Presale $33.77 via Eventbrite

592 E 3rd St, Chico, CA 95928

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Tricia & Peter Berkow

Winchester Goose event graphic, 2023

Enjoy brunch with music from Tricia and Peter Berkow happening the first Sunday of the month!

824 Oroville Ave. Chico, CA 95928

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Open Mic

Open Mic Mulberry Station event graphic, 2025

It’s Open Mic night at The Station! Time to discover new talent and experienced players out playing their tunes!

175 E 20th St, Ste 100, Chico, CA 95928

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Event Calendar FAQ

How can I submit an event to the calendar?

Please include:
the event date, starting time of performance,
venue, entry/ticket price, any presale info,
web (band/ticket) links, and a short description of the event.
Door time, if needed.

You will receive a confirmation email and, if this is your first submission, a second email with a link to confirm you are human, to prevent bots from spamming the email account. Once you click the link, the email arrives.

events@chicomusicalendar.org

What is the source of the ticket pricing we post?

We share event pricing and ticket links when they are listed on event source information (venue websites, Facebook venue and band profiles) and when received by email submission.

What about FREE events?

Free events are listed on the event calendar as FREE if that information was provided. If we are not provided entry/ticket pricing information, we list no prices on an event. If there is no ticket pricing, we encourage you to contact the venue. (Tipping is encouraged!)

How often do you update the calendar?

The calendar is updated throughout the week.

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Tipping encouraged for all events!

Tipping encouraged for all events!

Community Concerts

Friday Night Concerts – Chico

2024 Chico Friday Night Concerts schedule

Party in the Park – Paradise

Paradise Party in the park schedule, 2024

Spring Concerts in the Park – Oroville

Concerts on the Green – Navato

Regional Music Festivals

Winter Wondergrass

Winter Wondergrass festival 20254

Woofstock

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Wildflower

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Golden Road Gathering

Golden Road Gathering, 2025 festival announcement

Spring Strawberry

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High Sierra

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Dead On The Creek

Dry Diggings Festival 2024

DRY DIGGINGS

Dry Diggings Festival 2024

 The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival

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Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest

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 Worldfest

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Fall Strawberry

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AFTERSHOCK

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Last Updated on February 18, 2025

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