Live Acoustic Music Near Manassas, 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 Manassas 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 Manassas 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 Manassas 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

December 10
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
December 11
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
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 12
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm (Vineyard)
Gainesville, VA
December 12
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 12
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.
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, 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
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
December 13
50 West Vineyards (Vineyard)
Middleburg, VA
December 14
Square in a Circle House Concert (House Concert)
Takoma Park, MD
December 14
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
December 14
Free Bluegrass/Folk music at least 3 artists more will come join us, have an instrument come play with us!
Deja Brew Warrenton VA (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Warrenton, VA
December 17
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
December 18
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, 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 18
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 18
Notaviva Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
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
Farm Brew Live (Vineyard)
Manassas, VA
December 19
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
December 20
50 West Vineyards (Vineyard)
Middleburg, VA
December 20
Jeff Smith lives in the world of his songs and stories that ride on top of a funky kind of country blues pop stomp. His music is full of humor, compassion and has a deep groove.
Cafe Sazon (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Arlington, VA
December 20
Franklin Park Arts Center (Small Theater)
Purcellville, VA
December 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.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
December 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.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
December 23
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.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
December 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
December 28
Breaux Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
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
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.
Creative Cauldron (Black Box Theater)
Falls Church, VA
January 10
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
January 15
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
January 16
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
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
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.
Epicure on King (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Alexandria, VA
January 17
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
January 17
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
January 18
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
January 22
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
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
George performs classics from the last century.
Evening Star Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Alexandria, VA
January 30
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
January 31
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
January 31
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
February 1
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Manassas, Virginia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Concerts at the Sevareid House (Alexandria)
Hamlin Street Diner (Brentwood)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Shoeless Sounds (Ashburn)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)

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)
FocusMusic at Sterling (Sterling)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Mansion on O (Washington)
The Old Brogue (Great Falls)

Folk Music Societies

Focus Music (Alexandria)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Valley Vineyard (Delaplane)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Farm Brew Live (Manassas)
Janemark Winery (Brandywine)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Magnolia Vineyards (Amissville)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Potomac Point Winery and Vineyard (Stafford)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
The Winery at Sunshine Ridge Farm (Gainesville)
Two Lions Vineyards (Upper Marlboro)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Cafe Sazon (Arlington)
Curitiba Art Cafe (Fredericksburg)
Deja Brew Warrenton VA (Warrenton)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Epicure on King (Alexandria)
Evening Star Cafe (Alexandria)
MacKenzie's Tunes & Tonics (Fairfax)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Reston Community Center (Reston)
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

George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)
Reston Farmers Market (Reston)
Leesburg Farmers Market (Leesburg)
Great Falls Farmers Market (Great Falls)
Thanksgiving Farms (Adamstown)

Bars & Nightclubs

BabyCat Bethesda (Bethesda)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Madam's Organ (Washington)
Sangfroid Distilling (Hyattsville)