47 things to do in Santa Monica, California this month
August 2026 in Santa Monica, California brings 47 live events across the city, led by comedy (17), community (6), music (5). 11 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.
There are 47 events in Santa Monica, California in August 2026, including Ex-Jeopardy Alumni Quiz at O'Brien's, Variety Show: Scot Nery's Boobietrap! at Illusion Magic Lounge (7:30 PM), Maggie's Mashup at Westside Comedy Theater (8:00 PM), Jetlagged Comedy Show - HI Los Angeles Santa Monica at HI Los Angeles Santa Monica Hostel (8:00 PM). Browse the full August 2026 calendar on VenuNite.
Are there free things to do in Santa Monica in August 2026?
Yes — 11 August 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Santa Monica. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.
How do I find events in Santa Monica for a specific date in August 2026?
VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Santa Monica, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow August 2026 down to a single day or weekend.