Live Acoustic Music Near Ashburn, 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 Ashburn 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 Ashburn 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 Ashburn 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 12
Award-winning, world-jazz band Veronneau - classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Veronneau have three Top 10 charting albums, European, US tours and enthralling live shows.
George Mason University, Mason Square (Outdoor Music Series)
Arlington, VA
June 13
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
June 13
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Brewery)
Bluemont, VA
June 13
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
June 14
An Akron, OH based rustbelt folk songwriter. Ben is known for combining lyrically driven songs with charming and quick witted stories. Thumping fingerstlye guitar, blues harmonica, and smooth vocals, bring you a one of a kind performance.
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
June 14
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
7 Locks Brewing (Brewery)
Rockville, MD
June 14
Bright Box Theater (Small Theater)
Winchester, VA
June 14
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
June 14
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Frederick, MD
June 14
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
June 15
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
June 15
Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter based in the DC region who has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Carole King, and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful, roots-infused folk/pop.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
June 19
SOLO/DUO/TRIO/4PC Band. 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
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Listening Room)
Bluemont, VA
June 19
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
The Turn House (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Columbia, MD
June 20
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 20
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
June 21
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
June 21
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 21
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Shab Row Stage (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
June 21
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Reston Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Reston, VA
June 21
Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter based in the DC region who has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Carole King, and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful, roots-infused folk/pop.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
June 21
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
June 21
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
June 21
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
June 22
Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter based in the DC region who has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Carole King, and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful, roots-infused folk/pop.
Farm Brew Live (Vineyard)
Manassas, VA
June 22
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
June 25
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
June 26
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!
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, MD
June 26
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Saints Row Brewing (Brewery)
Gaithersburg, MD
June 26
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 26
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
June 27
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 28
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 28
Lost Rhino (Vineyard)
Ashburn, VA
June 28
SOLO/DUO/TRIO/4PC Band. 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
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
June 29
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
June 29
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
July 2
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
July 9
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
July 10
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
July 11
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 11
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
July 12
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
July 13
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 13
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
July 15
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 15
Sara Ullrika Watkins is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
July 16
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
July 17
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!
Notaviva Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Ashburn, 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)
Garys House Concert Series (Woodbine)
Hamlin Street Diner (Brentwood)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Shoeless Sounds (Ashburn)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum (Alexandria)
Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
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)
Writer's Center (Bethesda)

Folk Music Societies

Focus Music (Alexandria)
Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)
Folklore Society of Greater Washington (Washington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Acoustic Cafe (Arlington)
Carroll Cafe (Washington)
Living Arts Concert Series (Burtonsville)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Sixth & I (Washington)

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)
Creek's Edge Winery (Lovettsville)
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)
Narmada Winery (Amissville)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Cafe Sazon (Arlington)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Evening Star Cafe (Alexandria)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Frederick)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
The Turn House (Columbia)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Bright Box Theater (Winchester)
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 Live (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)
Reston Farmers Market (Reston)
Leesburg Farmers Market (Leesburg)
Sunset Concert Series Vine on Main / Patapsco Distilling Co. (Sykesville)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Madam's Organ (Washington)