Live music near Alexandria
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Sat Nov 21, 1 to 5pm$50
About 5 min drive5 minLloyd House, Alexandria, VAVirginia cider makers pour on the grounds of historic Lloyd House during Virginia Cider Week, with live music and tavern games. 21 and over only; proceeds benefit Historic Alexandria museums.From Fall events in DC
Sun Nov 1, 7:30pm
About 10 min drive10 minThe Birchmere, Alexandria, VADweezil Zappa brings DZ20: Like Father, Like Son to The Birchmere, celebrating Frank Zappa's catalog with a virtuoso band in the intimate Alexandria hall.From Live music in the DMV
Tue Nov 17, 7:30pm
About 10 min drive10 minThe Birchmere, Alexandria, VAFolk legend Judy Collins brings her farewell tour to the Birchmere for two nights, Nov 17-18, with 7:30pm shows in the intimate listening room.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 19, 7:30pm
About 10 min drive10 minThe Birchmere, Alexandria, VACanadian guitarist Jesse Cook brings his rumba flamenco and world fusion show to The Birchmere, virtuoso fingerwork with a full touring band.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Nov 7, 7:30pm
About 15 min drive15 minSchlesinger Concert Hall, Alexandria, VAGuest conductor Chia-Hsuan Lin leads the Alexandria Symphony in Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition in Ravel's orchestration, plus Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3 with Dinara Klinton. Saturday at the Schlesinger Concert Hall; Sunday matinee at the George Washington Masonic Memorial. 7:30 PM and 3 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 20, 11:30am
About 15 min drive15 minRachel Schlesinger Hall, NVCC, Alexandria, VAMarie Jacquot makes her NSO debut with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 (Jorge Federico Osorio, piano), and Prokofiev's Cinderella Suite. Nov 20 11:30am matinee at Rachel Schlesinger Hall, Northern Virginia Community College in Alexandria; evening performances Nov 21-22 are at Lisner Auditorium in DC.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Oct 25, 7:30pm
About 15 min drive15 minThe Anthem, Washington, DCBeck brings his Ride Lonesome Tour to The Anthem with support from Ioanna Gika. Expect a career-spanning set from the genre-hopping veteran of Odelay, Sea Change, and Morning Phase. Doors 6 PM, show 7:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Oct 25, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minPearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DCDent May brings his breezy, yacht-adjacent indie pop to Pearl Street Warehouse on the Wharf. A Sunday-night set of sun-faded melodies and deadpan charm in the intimate waterfront room. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 1, 3 to 6pmFree
About 15 min drive15 minDistrict Pier, Washington, DCThe Wharf's Day of the Dead celebration fills District Pier with live cultural music, a community light procession, decorated ofrendas, sugar skull decorating, face painting, a life-sized sugar skull photo op, and Modelo beer gardens. Free to attend; pet friendly.From Fall events in DC
Sun Nov 15, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minUnion Stage, Washington, DCGrammy-winning Colombian cumbia masters Los Gaiteros de San Jacinto headline Union Stage with Fruko y sus Tesos and Carmelo Torres. Traditional gaitas, drums, and dance rhythms from the Caribbean coast. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Nov 16, 7:30pm
About 15 min drive15 minThe Anthem, Washington, DCTwo-time Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Gregory Porter headlines a seated DC Jazz Festival benefit concert at The Anthem, with The String Queens opening. A night of standards and soulful originals in the 6,000-cap room. Show 7:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minPearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DCLuxembourg-based indie rocker Francis of Delirium (Jana Bahrich) headlines Pearl Street Warehouse with her raw, cathartic guitar songs. A rising voice in the current indie rock wave. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Oct 30, 11:15am to 12pm$345
About 15 min drive15 minWashington Conservatory of Music, Capitol Hill, Washington, DCFriday music class for ages 18 months to 2 years with a participating caregiver, part of an 8-session Washington Conservatory series on Capitol Hill. Tuition is $345 for the series.From NoMa infant events
Sat Oct 31, 10am to 2pmFree
About 15 min drive15 minWashington, DCFree October Saturday art-making sessions inspired by artists such as Aliza Nisenbaum, Picasso, and Joan Mitchell, with live music from Inspired Child.From Washington DC family events
Tue Oct 27, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCCanadian folk-rock guitarist Bruce Cockburn plays Warner Theatre with special guest Livingston Taylor. Doors at 7 PM for an evening of fingerstyle guitar and decades of songs.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 6, 8pm$49.25
About 15 min drive15 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCThe progressive bluegrass quintet led by Chris Thile plays the Warner Theatre. JamBase lists tickets from $49.25.From Live music in the DMV
Wed Nov 11, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCThe 1976 boxing classic Rocky screens at Warner Theatre with its iconic Bill Conti score performed live, a one-night film concert for movie and orchestra fans alike.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$75.50
About 15 min drive15 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCJoe Russo's Grateful Dead tribute act brings its improvisational jam show to the Warner Theatre. JamBase lists tickets from $75.50.From Live music in the DMV
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minWarner Theatre, Washington, DCActor Bill Murray fronts his Blood Brothers blues-rock band at Warner Theatre for a loose, good-humored night of classic rock and blues covers with seasoned session players.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 12, 7pm
About 15 min drive15 minLisner Auditorium, Washington, DCThe National Symphony Orchestra plays its 2026-27 season at Lisner Auditorium on GW's campus while away from the Kennedy Center. A classical program from the NSO's regular season.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Nov 21, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minLisner Auditorium, Washington, DCMarie Jacquot makes her NSO debut with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite, Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 21 (Jorge Federico Osorio, piano), and Prokofiev's Cinderella Suite at Lisner Auditorium, Nov 21-22. A separate Nov 20 11:30am matinee plays Rachel Schlesinger Hall in Alexandria.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 1, 5 to 8:30pm
About 15 min drive15 minNational Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DCThe Portrait Gallery's annual Dia de los Muertos fills the Kogod Courtyard with folk dance, music, workshops and family activities. After dark, artists project video art live onto the building from the MLK Library rooftop.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 31, 9pm$30
About 15 min drive15 minBlack Cat, Washington, DCBlack Cat's 14th annual Halloween dance party packs five hours of 80s hits and deep cuts from DJs Steve EP and Missguided, with a Beetlejuice theme this year.From Fall events in DC
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 15 min drive15 minBlack Cat, Washington, DCDetroit post-punk quartet Protomartyr returns to Black Cat with J.R.C.G. opening. Lean, literate guitar rock from one of the most consistently sharp live bands of the last decade. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$15.71
About 6 mi away6 miClarendon Ballroom, Arlington, VADJ James Kennedy headlines a three floor Halloween takeover with a haunted photo booth, party favors, and over $2,000 in costume contest prizes.From Fall events in DC
Sat Oct 31, 9pm$46.68
About 6 mi away6 miDirty Habit DC, Washington, DCA voodoo luxe Halloween night in the Dirty Habit courtyard with candlelit decor, rum cocktails, a DJ, interactive scares, one drink included, and a costume contest.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 30, 6:45 to 8:45pm$56
About 7 mi away7 miNational City Christian Church, Washington, DCA string quartet plays Halloween favorites like Thriller, the Addams Family theme, and Danse Macabre by candlelight inside a historic Thomas Circle church.From Fall events in DC
Sun Oct 25, 5:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minBlues Alley, Washington, DCBali-born piano virtuoso Joey Alexander plays two nights at Georgetown jazz institution Blues Alley. Sets at 7 and 9:30 PM Sat, 5:30 and 8 PM Sun.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 5, 7pm
About 20 min drive20 minBlues Alley, Washington, DCTrumpeter Jeremy Pelt brings his quintet to Blues Alley for two nights on the PELT@50 tour. Two sets nightly at 7 and 9:30 PM in Georgetown.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 20, 7pm
About 20 min drive20 minBlues Alley, Washington, DCThe American Idol winner brings an R&B and soul night to the 125-seat Blues Alley for three shows, Nov 20-22. An unusually intimate room for his catalog.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 1, 7 to 9pm
About 20 min drive20 minThe Theresa and Jane Lang Theatre, Washington, DCA Dia de los Muertos program of Copland, Moncayo, Vaughan Williams, Revueltas, Ravel and Contreras with violinist Emma-Grace Kim. A pre-concert reception with fare, drinks and a silent auction supports music education.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 30, 8pm
About 20 min drive20 minHoward Theatre, Washington, DCDarkwave duo Boy Harsher brings their minimal synth and industrial-tinged club sound to Howard Theatre with True Blue and Kassie Krut. A Halloween-weekend bill for the goth-leaning dance floor. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 22, 8pm
About 20 min drive20 minDC9, Washington, DCChicago collective Resavoir blends spiritual jazz, hip-hop, and electronic textures at DC9. Led by trumpeter Will Miller, a groove-driven night of instrumental music in the intimate 9th Street room. 8 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Oct 26, 6:30pm
About 20 min drive20 minThe Atlantis, Washington, DCChicago art-punk duo Friko brings their Something Worth Waiting For tour to The Atlantis, the 450-cap I.M.P. room. String-laden indie rock with an orchestral streak. Doors 6:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 1, 7pm
About 20 min drive20 min9:30 Club, Washington, DCDarkwave duo She Wants Revenge plays 9:30 Club on its fall tour behind a first album in 15 years, bringing Tear You Apart and other dancefloor goth favorites to DC.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 5, 7pm$56.70
About 20 min drive20 min9:30 Club, Washington, DCWalkmen singer Hamilton Leithauser and Rostam reunite to open their first joint tour in their shared hometown, with Madra Salach and Sam and Louise Sullivan. JamBase lists from $56.70.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 19, 7pm
About 20 min drive20 min9:30 Club, Washington, DCThey Might Be Giants settle in for a four-night stand at the 9:30 Club, Nov 19-22. Multi-night passes are also listed via Ticketmaster.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 31, 10pm$16.09
About 8 mi away8 miTHRōW Social DC, Washington, DCBollywood drama meets Halloween madness at THRōW Social, with Desi beats, costumes encouraged, and dancing until 3 AM for the 21 and over crowd.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$13.26
About 9 mi away9 miKarma Soundstage, Washington, DCThe Basement R&B Party goes haunted with 90s and 2000s R&B, throwback bounce, food trucks, and a $500 prize for the best costume of the night.From Fall events in DC
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$25
About 25 min drive25 minState Theatre, Falls Church, VADC's favorite 80s tribute band throws its annual Halloween blowout at the State Theatre. Costumes encouraged for a night of new wave and synth-pop hits. Tickets from about $25. 9 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8:30pm$12
About 25 min drive25 minState Theatre, Falls Church, VAThe Allstar Purple Party celebrates the music of Prince with Junie Henderson fronting a night of funk, rock, and purple-hued hits at the State Theatre. Tickets from about $12. 8:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 31, 11 to 11:30amFree
About 25 min drive25 minCapitol View Neighborhood Library, Washington, DCA Saturday dance party with singing in the Children's Room for babies and young children up to age 5 with a caregiver. Free, one session only this season.From NoMa infant events
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
About 25 min drive25 minEchostage, Washington, DCCanadian singer Jessie Reyez brings the A Little Vengeance Tour to Echostage, mixing raw R and B, hip-hop edges and confessional pop ballads in a big-room show.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 20, 10pm
About 25 min drive25 minEchostage, Washington, DCSwedish progressive house producer Eric Prydz headlines a late night at Echostage, known for marathon sets, Pryda tracks and large-scale club production.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 6, 7 to 11:30pm$146.93
About 25 min drive25 minEmbassy of AustriaViennese ball at the Embassy of Austria, 3524 International Court NW, with the Salon Orchestra of Washington performing Strauss waltzes, a dinner buffet, dessert reception, and dancing. From $146.93.From DMV cultural events
Fri Oct 30, 7:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minCapital One Hall, Tysons, VARock and Roll Hall of Famer Art Garfunkel brings his crystalline tenor to Capital One Hall in a Wolf Trap-presented evening of Simon and Garfunkel classics and solo material. 7:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Nov 14, 9:30pm
About 30 min drive30 minQuarry House Tavern, Silver Spring, MDAlabama singer-songwriter Lee Bains III brings his literate southern rock to the Quarry House. His live shows mix punk energy, soul, and storytelling about the modern South.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Oct 26, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 minStacy C. Sherwood Center, Fairfax, VAFree Monday morning live arts sessions introduce young children to music, storytelling, dance and magic through short age-appropriate performances.From Northern Virginia family events
Mon Nov 16, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 30 min drive30 minFairfax, VAThe free Early Childhood Arts Program session Mr. Lilo Music introduces ages 2-5 to live music through an age-appropriate interactive performance, with pre-registration required.From Northern Virginia family events
Sat Nov 7, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 minBethesda Theater, Bethesda, MD90s R&B hitmaker Jon B brings 'They Don't Know' and 'Someone to Love' to Bethesda's supper club stage. A seated dinner-theater setting for a smooth throwback night.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8:30pm
About 35 min drive35 minBethesda, MDThe legendary funk band behind 'Low Rider' and 'Why Can't We Be Friends?' plays two nights at the Bethesda Theater. WAR's catalog of hits guarantees a party atmosphere in the supper club.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 31, 8am to 12pm
About 35 min drive35 minVienna Community Center, Vienna, VAA producer-only Saturday market at the Vienna Community Center with local foods, weekly live music and proceeds supporting youth programs.From Northern Virginia family events
Thu Oct 29, 8 to 11pm$49.50
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDLong Beach rapper Vince Staples brings the Cry Baby Tour to the Fillmore, mixing sharp storytelling with electronic-tinged hip-hop production. All ages, cover $49.50 per listing.From Live music in the DMV
Sat Oct 31, 7:30pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDNashville folk-rockers Judah and The Lion play a Halloween night set at the Fillmore with Boy Named Banjo, built around banjo, mandolin and big singalong choruses.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 35 min drive35 minJammin Java, Vienna, VAFingerpicking folk and blues troubadour Charlie Parr plays the 200-cap Jammin Java in Vienna. Concertfix lists tickets from $57.From Live music in the DMV
Fri Nov 13, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDHusband-and-wife duo Michael and Tanya Trotter bring their gospel-soaked country soul to the Fillmore. Their live show moves between stirring ballads and high-energy celebration.From Live music in the DMV
Mon Nov 16, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDLong Beach rockers Rival Sons play the Fillmore with The Blue Stones and The Velveteers. Big riffs, Jay Buchanan's powerhouse vocals, and a full-throttle arena-rock show in a theater setting.From Live music in the DMV
Tue Nov 17, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDKansas City guitarist and singer Samantha Fish brings her Paper Doll tour to Silver Spring. Her live set pairs blistering slide guitar with soulful vocals, straddling blues, rock, and Americana.From Live music in the DMV
Thu Nov 19, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Fillmore Silver Spring, MDCeeLo Green performs the Gnarls Barkley catalog (Danger Mouse is not appearing) with support from Duckwrth. Expect 'Crazy,' 'Smiley Faces,' and the duo's genre-blurring hits live.From Live music in the DMV
Wed Nov 4, 7:30pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VAJim Messina of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Loggins and Messina shares a farewell-tour bill with soft-rock hitmakers Orleans (Still the One, Dance with Me) at the Barns. 7:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Wed Nov 18, 7:30pm
About 35 min drive35 minVienna, VAGrammy-winning husband-and-wife duo Mark and Maggie O'Connor bring their Appalachian Christmas back to the Barns, with classic holiday songs and standouts from their album A Christmas Duo in buoyant vocals and rich string arrangements. Two nights, doors at 6 p.m.From Holiday events near Great Falls
Wed Nov 18, 7:30pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VAGrammy-winning fiddler Mark O'Connor and vocalist Maggie O'Connor celebrate the season with Appalachian carols, fiddle tunes, and acoustic holiday arrangements at the Barns. Two nights. 7:30 PM.From Live music in the DMV
Sun Nov 22, 3pm
About 35 min drive35 minThe Barns at Wolf Trap, Vienna, VALocal legends Bob McDonald, Caleb Green, and D.C. Washington, the voices behind DC's anthems for decades, celebrate the holidays at the Barns with 'God Bless America,' 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game,' plus holiday, Broadway, pop, and gospel favorites. Doors at 1:30 p.m.From Holiday events near Great Falls
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