The Catalyst

$$
Closed
yelp logo

(435)

Photos

1011 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Catalyst, located in Santa Cruz, CA, is a vibrant venue showcasing a variety of events, from live music performances to themed parties. With a diverse lineup appealing to different age groups, the venue hosts events such as karaoke nights and lively concerts featuring both local and well-known artists.

Designed to foster community engagement, Catalyst encourages attendees to enjoy an immersive entertainment experience in a lively atmosphere. The venue not only serves as a hub for music lovers but also supports a creative and inclusive environment for all visitors.

Generated from the website

Reviews

yelp logo
3.0435 reviews
Photo of Curtis H.
Curtis H.
9/26/2025

One of the only places in Santa Cruz to see music I've seen Nickatina, Tech N9ne and steel pulse. Here they have a variety of performances.

Photo of Tara M.
Tara M.
10/16/2025

Went to a show on Tuesday. This place books great people so I'm surprised with how rundown it still is. I used to come to this place a lot when I was younger and I guess I didn't mind how bad it...

Photo of Skully P.
Skully P.
9/16/2025

This place is so ADA unfriendly it unreal. They have no seats set aside for just ADA. They have a upstairs balcony on both sides that they could easily put some chairs and tops it off for ADA...

Photo of Stefanie M.
Stefanie M.
12/9/2024

This is a Santa Cruz institution and we had the pleasure to see The Expendables in their 25th year perform an amazing show! The good stuff - The Catalyst dedicates a LOT of time to it's music...

Iroquois P.
8/19/2025

Came here for a Strfkr concert. Show was amazing, staff was friendly. A bottle of water is only $2!! However, once the openers started playing, it got very very hot inside. I was in the second...

Own this business?
See a problem?

You might also like

Partial Data by Foursquare.