Live Acoustic Music Near Washington, District of Columbia

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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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

October 11
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
October 11
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!
Rocklands Farm (Vineyard)
Poolesville, MD
October 11
Award-winning singer/songwriter performing original folk and Americana tunes.
Three Whistles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Arlington, VA
October 11
Carroll Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Washington, DC
October 12
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Concerts at the Sevareid House (House Concert)
Alexandria, VA
October 13
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
October 13
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
October 13
Friction Farm combines storytelling, social commentary, and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations.
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Listening Room)
Silver Spring, MD
October 14
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
The Comus Inn (Brewery)
Dickerson, MD
October 15
Pie Shop (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Washington, DC
October 15
Union Stage (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
October 16
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
October 16
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
October 16
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
October 17
The Miracle Theatre (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
October 17
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
October 17
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
October 18
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
October 18
Folk troubadour, crooning balladeer, country drifter Graham Weber at the LP Oct 18!
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
October 18
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
October 19
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
October 19
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
October 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.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
October 19
Laura Baron is an accomplished and talented singer-songwriter, known for her ability to inspire with her unique blend of indie folk, finger snapping jazz, and world influences that add depth and richness to her songs.
Writer's Center (Listening Room)
Bethesda, MD
October 19
Pie Shop (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Washington, DC
October 20
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
October 20
Collaborating with City and Colour for her song Someone, Geneviève has launched her third full-length album, Satellite. Surrounded by an all-female team, Geneviève conquers fans through her intimate vocals, lush instruments and expressive harmonies.
Concerts at the Sevareid House (House Concert)
Alexandria, VA
October 20
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
October 20
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
October 21
ITZALL GOODE Concert Series and SHC Music Tribe Present Graham Weber and Dirk Hamilton at 49 West Coffeehouse.
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
October 22
Sixth & I (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Washington, DC
October 22
An Die Musik (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
October 23
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
October 24
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
Saints Row Brewing (Brewery)
Gaithersburg, MD
October 24
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
October 25
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
October 25
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
October 25
Lynn will perform with her daughter, Keely Hollyfield-vocals, Dave Abe-Fiddle/mandolin, Steve Wolf-Bass and Jimmy Brink on percussion to celebrate her newest album release, LOOK UP.
Homespun Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Chaptico, MD
October 25
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
October 25
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
October 25
Federal Hill Main Street Series (Outdoor Music Series)
Baltimore, MD
October 26
Saint Paul, MN's David Singley in the LP Living Room Oct. 26
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
October 26
50 West Vineyards (Vineyard)
Middleburg, VA
October 26
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter, known as Paul in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
October 26
Two Lions Vineyards (Vineyard)
Upper Marlboro, MD
October 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
October 27
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
October 27
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
October 27
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
October 28
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Washington, District of Columbia

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Club 603 (Baltimore)
CommuniTea House Concert (Glen Burnie)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Concerts at the Sevareid House (Alexandria)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Live from Rob's Living Room (Manassas)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Potomac House Concerts (Potomac)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

An Die Musik (Baltimore)
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Baltimore)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Baltimore)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
Le Mondo (Baltimore)
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)
Homespun Coffeehouse (Chaptico)
Itzall Goode Concert Series (Annapolis)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Sixth & I (Washington)
St Margarets Episcopal Church (Annapolis)
UUCC One World Coffeehouse (Columbia)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
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)
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)
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 Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)
The Birchmere (Alexandria)
The Hamilton (Washington)
The Miracle Theatre (Washington)
Union Stage (Washington)

Outdoor Music Series

1st Sunday Arts Festival (Annapolis)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Federal Hill Main Street Series (Baltimore)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville)