Events in Ventura — October 2026 (121 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Ventura, California brings 121 live events across the city, led by music (63), art (16), food & drink (14). 5 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Ventura in October 2026?

There are 121 events in Ventura, California in October 2026, including Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet at The Grape, Mike Dawes | Fully Seated at Ventura Music Hall, Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci at The Grape, Thursday Trivia with King Trivia @ SIPS at SIPS Coffee Wine Beer (6:00 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Ventura in October 2026?

Yes — 5 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Ventura. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Ventura for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Ventura, California with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

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Events in Ventura — October 2026

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Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet

Mike Dawes | Fully Seated

Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci

Thursday Trivia with King Trivia @ SIPS

Trivia Night at SIPS

Free Intro to West Coast Swing lesson

Head Games Trivia Night @ TOPA TOPA Ventura (Colt St. HQ)

Castle Rat: Summon The Beasts Tour 2026

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio

Geordie Greep

An Evening With Geordie Greep

2nd Annual Oktoberfest

SuperFunkyVeryLucky – Jazz / Funk / Rock / Latin

Jest Improv's First Friday Show: Short Form Shenanigans!

Ventura Saturday Downtown CFM — Saturday

Toadies - the Charmer Tour

Cheers to CFROG

Barrelhouse Wailers

Parallel Histories Lecture Series: Indigenous Solidarities and Legacies

Herbal Honey Workshop with Lauren Snyder

Hail The Sun

D.R.I Live in Ventura

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

World Habitat Day Free Day

Storytime at Saticoy Library

Avenue Storytime

Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers' Market — Wednesday

Tom Collins and Friends

RJ Mischo's 1st Wednesday Blues Showcase

Duff Goldman Presents: The Tao of Duff | Fully Seated

Wednesday Swap Meet

Morgan Page

The Used

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet

Breathwork Workshop with Chrissy Graham

Justin Kirk Sextet

The Sure Fire Soul Ensemble

Punchis Punchis: Banda Rave Experience - 18+ Event

Sploinky Rave - Ages 18+

Happy Hour with The Fred Kaplan Trio

Sploinky Rave

Ventura Saturday Downtown CFM — Saturday

Fabric Dyeing with Botanicals & Herbal Tea Making

One County, One Book 2026

Coming Home: A Couples Healing Workshop with Gordana Marić

Joe Rivas Memorial Show With His Friends Good Riddance, No Motiv and more

Jest Improv's Mainstage Improv Comedy Show: The Jesties & Besties Show!

Mike Garson & Friends: An Evening With Bowie

Herbal Allies For All: Women, Men, & Nonbinary Folks with Emily Watson

Autumn New Moon Sound Bath & Tea Crafting Ceremony with Jennifer Hassan

Happy Hour w/ Monte Montgomery & Friends

The Grape Gratitude Jazz Jam

Storytime at Saticoy Library

Avenue Storytime

Ventura Open Men's Group Meeting

Tom Collins and Friends

Turnstile

Live Nation/Sound & Fury Pres. TURNSTILE: THE NEVER ENOUGH TOUR PT. 2

Midtown Ventura Certified Farmers' Market — Wednesday

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet

Happy Hour with Collins & Rollins Quartet

Mike Dawes | Fully Seated

Mike Dawes | Fully Seated

Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci

Special EFX featuring Chieli Minucci

Thursday Trivia with King Trivia @ SIPS

Thursday Trivia with King Trivia @ SIPS

Trivia Night at SIPS

Trivia Night at SIPS

Free Intro to West Coast Swing lesson

Free Intro to West Coast Swing lesson

Head Games Trivia Night @ TOPA TOPA Ventura (Colt St. HQ)