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Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy LarkinsSanta Cruz · Fri, Dec 11, 2026

8:00 PM local time
Rio Theatre Santa CruzSanta Cruz, CA
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Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins takes place at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA on Friday, December 11, 2026, starting at 8:00 PM local time.

The line-up includes Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkins.

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Jonathan Richman at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz: show day guide

Show starts
8:00 PM
Support
Tommy Larkins
Jonathan Richman on stage(est.)
8:45 PM
Set length(est.)
1 hr, 15 min
Expected finish(est.)
10:00 PM

Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.

What to expect: recent setlist

From Bottom of the Hill, San Francisco on June 6, 2026

  1. 1Even Though I Know I Am the Wind and the Sun, I
  2. 2Outside O'Duffy's
  3. 3I'm in a Dancing Mood
  4. 4That Summer Feeling (Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers)
  5. 5But We Might Try Weird Stuff
  6. 6Night Fever (Bee Gees)
  7. 7Little Black Bat
  8. 8I Took a Chance on Her
  9. 9Discotheque Reggaeton
  10. 10When We Refuse to Suffer
  11. 11O Guitar
  12. 12I Was Just a Piece of Frozen Sky Anyway
  13. 13My Baby Love Love Loves Me
  14. 14Celestial
  15. 15David & Goliath
  16. 16True Love Is Not Nice
  17. 17I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar

Most played songs on this tour

  • I Was Dancing in the Lesbian Bar×14
  • I Was Just a Piece of Frozen Sky Anyway×11
  • David & Goliath×11
  • No One Was Like Vermeer×11
  • But We Might Try Weird Stuff×10
  • Pablo Picasso×10
  • Night Fever×9
  • O Guitar×9
  • That Summer Feeling×8
  • Little Black Bat×8

Setlist data: setlist.fm · Jonathan Richman

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About Jonathan Richman

Jonathan Michael Richman is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. In 1970, he founded the Modern Lovers, an influential proto-punk band. Since the mid-1970s, Richman has worked either solo or with low-key acoustic and electric backing. He is known for his wide-eyed, unaffected, and childlike outlook, and music that, while rooted in rock and roll, is influenced by music from around the world.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Venue: Rio Theatre Santa Cruz

1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, 95062
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Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins: FAQs

When is Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins?

Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins is scheduled for Friday, December 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM local time.

Where is Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins taking place?

At Rio Theatre Santa Cruz, 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062.

How much are tickets for Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

What songs will Jonathan Richman play?

At their most recent show (June 6, 2026, San Francisco) Jonathan Richman played 17 songs, including Even Though I Know I Am the Wind and the Sun, I, Outside O'Duffy's, I'm in a Dancing Mood, That Summer Feeling, and But We Might Try Weird Stuff.

Does Jonathan Richman have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Jonathan Richman has 2 upcoming dates, including Ventura (Dec 9) and Fresno (Dec 10).

Who is supporting Jonathan Richman at Rio Theatre Santa Cruz?

The line-up also includes Tommy Larkins.

What time does Jonathan Richman go on stage?

Jonathan Richman is expected on stage around 8:45 PM, after Tommy Larkins. The show itself starts at 8:00 PM local time.

How long is Jonathan Richman's set?

Recent shows ran to 17 songs, about 1 hr, 15 min on stage, so expect to finish around 10:00 PM.

Jonathan Richman w/ Tommy Larkins

Fri, Dec 11, 2026

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