Live music near Fairfax
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Mon Oct 26, 10:30 to 11:15amFree
About 5 min drive5 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 5 min drive5 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 Oct 31, 8am to 12pm
About 15 min drive15 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
Fri Nov 13, 8pm$57
About 15 min drive15 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 Oct 30, 7:30pm
About 15 min drive15 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
Wed Nov 4, 7:30pm
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$25
About 20 min drive20 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 20 min drive20 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 Nov 7, 7:30pm
About 25 min drive25 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 25 min drive25 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 Nov 1, 7:30pm
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sun Oct 25, 5:30pm
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sat Nov 21, 1 to 5pm$50
About 30 min drive30 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
Thu Nov 12, 7pm
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sat Nov 7, 8pm
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Sun Oct 25, 7:30pm
About 30 min drive30 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
Tue Oct 27, 8pm
About 30 min drive30 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
Sun Nov 1, 3 to 6pmFree
About 30 min drive30 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
Fri Nov 6, 8pm$49.25
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Mon Nov 16, 7:30pm
About 30 min drive30 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 30 min drive30 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
Fri Oct 30, 9pm$15.71
About 12 mi away12 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
Fri Nov 6, 7 to 11:30pm$146.93
About 35 min drive35 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
Sun Oct 25, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 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 15, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 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
Wed Nov 18, 8pm
About 35 min drive35 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, 6:45 to 8:45pm$56
About 15 mi away15 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
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