Live Acoustic Music Near Sterling, 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 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 and around the Sterling area. 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 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
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 5
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
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 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 7
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
June 7
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 7
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
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
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Brewery)
Bluemont, VA
June 8
Breaux Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
June 8
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
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 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 9
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
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
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 12
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
June 12
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 12
Tally Ho Theater (Small Theater)
Leesburg, VA
June 13
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 13
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
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
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
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
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 18
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
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 19
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
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 21
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
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 23
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
June 23
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
June 24
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
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
June 30
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Sterling, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
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

Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
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)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
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)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Sixth & I Downstairs (Washington)
UUCC One World Coffeehouse (Columbia)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Valley Vineyard (Delaplane)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Farm Brew Live (Manassas)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard (Stafford)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Beans in the Belfry (Brunswick)
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 Dark Horse Irish Pub (Flint Hill)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
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

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)

Bars & Nightclubs

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