Live Acoustic Music Near Baltimore, Maryland

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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore. 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

December 10
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 11
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
December 11
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New Market, MD
December 11
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 12
Waverly Brewing Company (Brewery)
Baltimore, MD
December 12
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
Maggie's Restaurant (Neighborhood Bar)
Westminster, MD
December 12
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 12
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 12
First time appearance at this popular house concert series in Maryland, hosted by Georgie Mauler. Charlotte Morris is opening the show.
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
December 13
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 13
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.
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
December 13
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Nottingham, MD
December 13
The Honey Badgers performing at Deer Creek Coffeehouse in Darlington, MD, on Saturday 12/13/25 from 7:30pm-9:30pm. 7pm doors, $20 suggested donation.
Deer Creek Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Darlington, MD
December 13
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
December 13
The Mainstay (Listening Room)
Rock Hall, MD
December 14
Square in a Circle House Concert (House Concert)
Takoma Park, MD
December 14
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 15
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
December 18
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 18
Award-winning duo blending world, jazz, folk and blues influences. Classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Tours in the US, Canada and Europe, and Top 10 charting albums.
Blues Alley (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
December 19
Award-winning duo blending world, jazz, folk and blues influences. Classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Tours in the US, Canada and Europe, and Top 10 charting albums.
Blues Alley (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
December 19
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 19
The Bull Pen at Widespread Country Market (Neighborhood Bar)
Frederick, MD
December 20
An Die Musik (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
December 21
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 21
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
December 29
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 30
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
December 31
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
January 6
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
January 7
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.
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
January 10
?Folkgrass for the Critical Thinker.?
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
January 10
The White Oak Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ellicott City, MD
January 11
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
January 16
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
January 16
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.
Three Whistles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Arlington, VA
January 17
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
Deer Creek Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Darlington, MD
January 18
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.
Unity by the Bay Church (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Annapolis, MD
January 23
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
January 24
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
January 28
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.
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
January 29
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
January 30
Daniel Neihoff, born in Texas and raised in Kentucky, has been writing since age 8. At 20, he earned a spot at the Bluebird Café. He won the Kerrville New Folk and Rocky Mountain Songwriters contests, cementing his place as a rising songwriter.
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
January 30
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
January 31
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
January 31
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
February 6
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
Black Ankle Vineyards (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
February 6
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.
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
February 6
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
February 7
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Baltimore, Maryland

House Concerts

Bonnie Branch House Concerts (Ellicott City)
Club 603 (Baltimore)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Garys House Concert Series (Woodbine)
Hamlin Street Diner (Brentwood)
J and J House Concerts Bel Air, MD (Bel Air)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Macum Creek Concerts (Chester)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

An Die Musik (Baltimore)
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Baltimore)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Le Mondo (Baltimore)
Manor Mill (Monkton)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)
The Mainstay (Rock Hall)
The Mansion on O (Washington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Deer Creek Coffeehouse (Darlington)
Itzall Goode Concert Series (Annapolis)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Nottingham)
True North Project at UUFHC (Churchville)
Unity by the Bay Church (Annapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Allegro Winery (Stewartstown)
Black Ankle Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Boordy Vineyards (Hydes)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm (Baldwin)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

49 West Coffeehouse (Annapolis)
Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge (Annapolis)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Turn House (Columbia)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
The Birchmere (Alexandria)
The Hamilton Live (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)
Liriodendron Mansion (Bel Air)
Sunset Concert Series Vine on Main / Patapsco Distilling Co. (Sykesville)

Bars & Nightclubs

BabyCat Bethesda (Bethesda)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Madam's Organ (Washington)
Maggie's Restaurant (Westminster)
Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville)
Sangfroid Distilling (Hyattsville)
Stan and Joe's (Annapolis)
The Bull Pen at Widespread Country Market (Frederick)