Live Acoustic Music Near Olympia, Washington

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 several house concerts being held in and around the Olympia area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Olympia 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 6
Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the folk-bluegrass powerhouse includes Dan Wetzel, guitar, vocals; Martin Stevens, mandolin, fiddle, vocals; and Josh Adkins, bass, vocals. Amazing harmonies, songwriting, and instrumentaion.
New Traditions Fair Trade (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Olympia, WA
April 16
Rhythms Coffee (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Olympia, WA
April 17
McMenamin's Spanish Ballroom (Listening Room)
Tacoma, WA
April 23
New Traditions Fair Trade (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Olympia, WA
April 27
Whimsical songwriter Deb Seymour is a master musical storyteller whose songs range from hitch-hiking chickens & tango-dancing Martians to blues-influenced torch songs. Laughter is the best medicine!
Tall Timbers House Concert Series (House Concert)
Hoodsport, WA
May 3
“A breathtaking acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar from a stunning guitar virtuoso…”Altadena News, USA”
Olalla Vineyard & Winery (Vineyard)
Olalla, WA
May 5
Tall Timbers House Concert Series (House Concert)
Hoodsport, WA
May 17
With over 30 million plays on Spotify, Ira Wolf has exploded onto the folk scene over the past three years. Making a home on the road, Wolf connects with audiences on a personal level through melancholy vocals and vulnerable lyrics.
McMenamin's Spanish Ballroom (Listening Room)
Tacoma, WA
June 5
The White Buffalo is the professional moniker and stage name of American musician and singer/songwriter Jake Smith.
McMenamin's Spanish Ballroom (Listening Room)
Tacoma, WA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Olympia, Washington

House Concerts

Music Up Close Tumwater House Concerts (Tumwater)
Tall Timbers House Concert Series (Hoodsport)

Listening Rooms

McMenamin's Spanish Ballroom (Tacoma)
Snapdragon (Vashon)

Vineyards & Breweries

Olalla Vineyard & Winery (Olalla)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

New Traditions Fair Trade (Olympia)
Rhythms Coffee (Olympia)
The Robin Hood Pub (Union)

Small Theaters

Admiral Theatre (Bremerton)
Alma Mater - Fawcett Hall (Tacoma)