7:00PMWed, Oct 7
KaraokeFree
Karaoke Night
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 225 - Kate Buchanan Room (KBR)
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
Arcata, California
Live Music in Arcata Tonight
Monday, October 5· Pacific time· PT
No live music is listed in Arcata tonight; 3 shows are listed this weekend.
The Arcata bill
Arcata shows in the next 30 days
11:00AMThu, Oct 8
Live musicFree
Green and Gold Days
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
2:00PMThu, Oct 8
DJ nightFree
Appropriate Computing Discussion Group
Student Business Services 405
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
5:00PMThu, Oct 8
Live musicFree
Bigfoot Burger Live Music
Gutswurrak Student Activities Center 320 - Bigfoot Burgers
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
1:00PMSat, Oct 10
Live musicFree
Backpack the Siskiyous
Off Campus
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
1:00PMSun, Oct 11
Live musicFree
Backpack the Siskiyous
Off Campus
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
5:00PMSun, Oct 11
Live music
Arcata Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Listed by Arcata Chamber. Check details before you go.
12:00AMMon, Oct 12
Live music
Arcata Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Venue to confirm
Listed by Arcata Chamber. Check details before you go.
1:00AMMon, Oct 12
Live musicFree
Arcata Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Listed by Arcata Chamber. Check details before you go.
3:00PMTue, Oct 13
Live musicFree
University Senate Meeting
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
11:00AMThu, Oct 15
Live musicFree
Green and Gold Days
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt (Featured). Check details before you go.
11:00AMThu, Oct 22
Live musicFree
Green and Gold Days
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt (Featured). Check details before you go.
3:00PMTue, Oct 27
Live musicFree
University Senate Meeting
Nelson Hall 102 - Goodwin Forum
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
11:00AMThu, Oct 29
Live musicFree
Green and Gold Days
University Upper Quad, University Lower Quad
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt (Featured). Check details before you go.
Your Arcata night
Make a night of it
Found a show you like? Add it to your trip, then build the rest of your evening around it. Keep dinner, the show and your other Humboldt stops in one place.
Need a hand choosing?
Ask Xander about Arcata shows
Xander can help you explore the listings and think through a night out. Confirm final times with the venue.
This weekend in Arcata
See all 3 shows1:00PMSat, Oct 10
Live musicFree
Backpack the Siskiyous
Off Campus
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
1:00PMSun, Oct 11
Live musicFree
Backpack the Siskiyous
Off Campus
Listed by Cal Poly Humboldt. Check details before you go.
5:00PMSun, Oct 11
Live music
Arcata Chamber Board of Directors Meeting
Listed by Arcata Chamber. Check details before you go.
Venue highlights
Arcata live music venues
Four local rooms to check for the next show. Listings and ratings appear where available.
ARCATA LIVE MUSIC
1251 9th St · Arcata
Arcata Playhouse
A community arts room for local and touring musicians.
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ARCATA LIVE MUSIC
1036 G St · Arcata
Arcata Theatre Lounge
A downtown theatre with a calendar of concerts and other shows.
Community —Google 4.5 (360)
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ARCATA LIVE MUSIC
856 10th St · Arcata
Humboldt Brews
Dinner and drinks next door to its live music room.
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ARCATA LIVE MUSIC
550 S G St · Arcata
Redwood Curtain Brewing
An Arcata tasting room with its own events calendar.
Community —Google —
Check the venue calendar for upcoming shows.
The scene
Live music in Arcata
Arcata's music calendar moves between very different rooms. The Arcata Playhouse brings local and touring musicians into a community arts setting. Across town, the Arcata Theatre Lounge puts concerts on a downtown theatre calendar, while Humboldt Brews pairs its restaurant with a separate music room. Redwood Curtain Brewing's Arcata tasting room has its own events calendar too.
That range makes it worth checking the lineup before choosing a night out. A listing might be a band, a DJ set, or an open mic; the colored labels above help you spot the format quickly. Start with tonight's shows, or switch to the weekend and next 30 days for a wider look. Times are shown in Pacific time, and the map lets you see where the venues sit around Arcata.
If one show catches your eye, open its event page for the source, venue and ticket details we have. Then check the venue's own calendar for any last-minute changes. Add a show to your trip if you want to keep it alongside dinner and other Humboldt stops.
Venue details checked against Playhouse Arts, Arcata Theatre Lounge, Humboldt Brews, and Redwood Curtain Brewing on October 1, 2026.
FAQ
Live music in Arcata, answered
Where is there live music in Arcata tonight?
No live music is listed in Arcata tonight; 3 shows are listed this weekend.
Where should I buy tickets for an Arcata show?
Use the ticket link on the event page when one is listed, or check the venue's own calendar. Admission and door policies vary by show, so confirm with the venue before you go.
Are there free live music shows in Arcata?
Yes. 2 shows are marked free tonight or this weekend, including Backpack the Siskiyous and Backpack the Siskiyous. Confirm admission with the venue.
What's playing late in Arcata tonight?
No show in tonight's current listings starts at or after 9 PM Pacific. Browse the full lineup above; shows already underway may still be open.
Where can I eat before a show in Arcata?
Browse Arcata dining options through the food guide, then check the restaurant's current hours and the show's start time before making a plan.
Explore food near ArcataWhich Arcata venues have live music?
Start with Arcata Playhouse, Arcata Theatre Lounge, Humboldt Brews, and see the venue rail above for more. Each venue's own calendar is the best place to confirm its next show.
Is there live music in Arcata this weekend?
3 shows are listed this weekend: Backpack the Siskiyous on Sat, Oct 10; Backpack the Siskiyous on Sun, Oct 11.
How do I get my band's show listed here?
Submit your event through Humboldt.fyi's Post an Event page. Include the venue, date, start time and a link to the official event details so visitors can confirm the show.
Post an eventHow can I find out about shows later this week?
Use the This weekend and Next 30 days tabs on this page, then check the linked event and venue pages for updates.