Live Acoustic Music Near Falls Church, 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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 Falls Church 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

April 18
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
April 19
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
April 19
3-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Danny Paisley leads the Southern Grass, a bluegrass band rooted in tradition. The band has received over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
April 19
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
April 21
TZALL Goode Concerts and SHC Music Tribe Present ilyAimy at 49 West, Monday, April 21, 2025 @ 7:30 PM 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar, and Gallery 40westcoffeehouse.com
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
April 22
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
April 23
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 23
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
April 23
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 23
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!
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
April 24
Tally Ho Theater (Small Theater)
Leesburg, VA
April 24
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
April 25
Described as a songwriter's songwriter, Danny's songs grab you by the throat, touch your heart, and warm your soul. He is a storyteller with uncompromised sincerity.
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
April 26
Born to Irish parents in Minnesota, Patrick O’Flaherty is a traditional Irish musician raised in Galway's Gaeltacht on the West Coast of Ireland.
Focus Music (Folk Music Society)
Alexandria, VA
April 26
With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Listening Room)
Catonsville, MD
April 26
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
April 26
Cherith Yuly is a singer/songwriter based out of Waldorf, MD who dabbles in a variety of music projects.
Two Lions Vineyards (Vineyard)
Upper Marlboro, MD
April 26
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
April 26
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
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
April 26
Winner of seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist.
Lucketts Bluegrass (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Leesburg, VA
April 26
On Love & Fire Debuted #1 and #6 on NACC and Folk DJ charts "A dead solid perfect singer/songwriter...the words, music and voice come together so perfectly...Killer stuff." - Midwest Record
Shoeless Sounds (House Concert)
Ashburn, VA
April 26
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
April 27
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
April 27
Described as a songwriter's songwriter, Danny's songs grab you by the throat, touch your heart, and warm your soul. He is a storyteller with uncompromised sincerity.
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
April 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 29
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 30
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 30
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
May 1
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 1
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
May 1
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
May 1
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
May 2
Beautiful voices, harmonies to cherish, and some of the most whimsical, joyous, witty, and touching songs!
Big Bear Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Washington, DC
May 2
Born into music royalty, the daughter of folk legends Kate McGarrigle and Loudon Wainwright III
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
May 2
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
May 2
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
May 2
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
May 3
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
May 3
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
May 4
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 4
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.
Little Market Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ellicott City, MD
May 6
Black Cat (Nightclub)
Washington, DC
May 7
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 7
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
May 7
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
May 8
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 9
Arts Barn (Small Theater)
Gaithersburg, MD
May 10
Concerts at the Sevareid House (House Concert)
Alexandria, VA
May 11
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
May 11
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Falls Church, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Bonnie Branch House Concerts (Ellicott City)
CommuniTea House Concert (Glen Burnie)
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)
Potomac House Concerts (Potomac)
Shoeless Sounds (Ashburn)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum (Alexandria)
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)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
SHC Music Tribe Concerts (Gambrills)
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)
Itzall Goode Concert Series (Annapolis)
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)
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)
Farm Brew Live (Manassas)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard (Stafford)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
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)
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 White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
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

1st Sunday Arts Festival (Annapolis)
Sky Stage (Frederick)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)
Reston Farmers Market (Reston)
Leesburg Farmers Market (Leesburg)

Bars & Nightclubs

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