Live Acoustic Music Near Richmond, 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 house concerts being held in and around the Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond. 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

September 12
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
September 17
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
September 18
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
September 20
Kindred Spirit Brewing (Brewery)
Richmond, VA
September 21
Scuffletown is a high-energy acoustic duo consisting of John Whitlow on harmonica, accordion & flute and Marc Carraway on guitar/vocals. Scuffletown has performed roots, blues, jazz and original music from Virginia to Ireland for the past 25 years.
53rd Winery & Vineyard (Vineyard)
Louisa, VA
September 23
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
September 25
Capital Ale House Music Hall (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 2
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 13
“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting.” — PopMatters “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 15
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 16
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 16
Get Tight Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Richmond, VA
October 17
The Camel (Neighborhood Bar)
Richmond, VA
October 19
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 23
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 23
The Camel (Neighborhood Bar)
Richmond, VA
October 26
The Broadberry (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
October 29
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
November 15
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
November 17
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
November 17
“John Bullard is breaking ground and ushering the banjo into new territory as a legitimate instrument in the classical chamber setting.” Catherine and Mary Roth Concert Series, Washington DC
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (Small Theater)
Richmond, VA
November 21
The Tin Pan (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
November 22
The Broadberry (Listening Room)
Richmond, VA
December 6
“John Bullard is breaking ground and ushering the banjo into new territory as a legitimate instrument in the classical chamber setting.” Catherine and Mary Roth Concert Series, Washington DC
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (Small Theater)
Richmond, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Richmond, Virginia

House Concerts

Live in the Tractor Barn (Charles City)

Listening Rooms

Capital Ale House Music Hall (Richmond)
The Broadberry (Richmond)
The Tin Pan (Richmond)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Shady Grove Coffeehouse (Glen Allen)

Vineyards & Breweries

53rd Winery & Vineyard (Louisa)
Upper Shirley Vineyards (Charles City)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Get Tight Lounge (Richmond)

Small Theaters

Henrico Theater (Highland Springs)
Singleton Center for the Performing Arts (Richmond)
The Beacon Theatre (Hopewell)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Camel (Richmond)