Live Acoustic Music Near Alexandria, Virginia

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Alexandria area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Alexandria host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Alexandria. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

June 2
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 2
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
1st Sunday Arts Festival (Outdoor Music Series)
Annapolis, MD
June 4
Pie Shop (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Washington, DC
June 5
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 5
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 5
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
June 5
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 5
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 6
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, MD
June 6
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 6
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 7
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
June 7
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 7
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 8
Gabrielle Zwi is a singer-songwriter and Bossa Nova performer based in Rockville, MD.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
June 8
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
June 8
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
June 8
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
June 8
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
June 9
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 11
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 12
Tally Ho Theater (Small Theater)
Leesburg, VA
June 12
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 12
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 12
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
June 13
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
June 13
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 14
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 15
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
June 15
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 15
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 15
“Their energy and stories perfectly paired with their harmony and musicianship.”- Birdsong Concerts 5.2022
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
June 16
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 16
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 18
Bluegrass/Americana in Silver Spring, MD and DC area; leader of Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones
Acoustic Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Arlington, VA
June 18
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
June 19
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 21
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
June 21
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Stone Silo Brewery (Brewery)
Damascus, MD
June 22
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Lost Rhino (Vineyard)
Ashburn, VA
June 24
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 25
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 26
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 28
Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Stafford, VA
June 28
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
June 29
The Hamilton (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
June 30
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
July 5
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
July 6
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
July 10
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Alexandria, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
CommuniTea House Concert (Glen Burnie)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Concerts at the Sevareid House (Alexandria)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Live from Rob's Living Room (Manassas)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Potomac House Concerts (Potomac)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)
Stone Room Concerts (Falls Church)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
SHC Music Tribe Concerts (Gambrills)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)

Folk Music Societies

Focus Music (Alexandria)
Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Acoustic Cafe (Arlington)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Sixth & I Downstairs (Washington)
St Margarets Episcopal Church (Annapolis)
UUCC One World Coffeehouse (Columbia)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Farm Brew Live (Manassas)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Perigeaux Vineyards and Winery (St Leonard)
Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard (Stafford)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Two Lions Vineyards (Upper Marlboro)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

49 West Coffeehouse (Annapolis)
Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
Cafe Sazon (Arlington)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
Matchbox (Reston)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar (Broadlands)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)
The Birchmere (Alexandria)
The Hamilton (Washington)
The Miracle Theatre (Washington)
Union Stage (Washington)

Outdoor Music Series

1st Sunday Arts Festival (Annapolis)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)

Bars & Nightclubs

Black Cat (Washington)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)