Live Acoustic Music Near Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro 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 16
Songwriter, banjo-piano-uke-guitar player, Rachael Davis is as renowned for her expressive–and explosive–voice as she is for uniting the often disparate worlds of folk, blues, country, and pop.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 16
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 17
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 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!
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, MD
April 18
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 19
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
April 19
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
April 20
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
April 20
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
April 21
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
April 21
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
April 24
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 25
From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and rock.
Arts Barn Music (House Concert)
Herndon, VA
April 26
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.
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Listening Room)
Bluemont, VA
April 27
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
April 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 27
District Provision and Supply Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Hagerstown, MD
April 27
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
May 1
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
May 2
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 3
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
May 3
Willi Carlisle is an award-winning folksinger, writer, and theater-artist from Northwest Arkansas
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 4
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
May 4
Since 2003 ilyAIMY's played the nation's baitshops, biker weeks, coffeehouses, colleges & clothing-optional resorts as "an acoustically roiling combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare"
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
May 4
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Charles Town Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Charles Town, WV
May 4
Catoctin Colorfest (Festivals)
Thurmont, MD
May 4
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
May 5
New Spire Arts (Listening Room)
Frederick, MD
May 5
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!
Linganore Winecellars (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
May 5
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Sharpsburg, MD
May 7
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 8
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 8
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 8
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
May 9
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 11
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
May 11
Since 2003 ilyAIMY's played the nation's baitshops, biker weeks, coffeehouses, colleges & clothing-optional resorts as "an acoustically roiling combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare"
Worman’s Mill (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
May 12
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
May 12
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 15
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
May 17
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 17
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
May 17
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Brewery)
Bluemont, VA
May 17
Bluegrass/Americana in Silver Spring, MD and DC area; leader of Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Woodbine, MD
May 18
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
May 18
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
May 18
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
May 19
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.
Blue Valley Vineyard (Vineyard)
Delaplane, VA
May 19
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
May 19
868 Estate Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Hillsboro, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Live from Rob's Living Room (Manassas)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Stone Room Concerts (Falls Church)

Listening Rooms

Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Concerts at Cedar Lane (Bethesda)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)

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 Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
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)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Beans in the Belfry (Brunswick)
Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Matchbox (Reston)
Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine (Frederick)
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar (Broadlands)
The Dark Horse Irish Pub (Flint Hill)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Bright Box Theater (Winchester)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Hagerstown)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)

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)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)