12 Unique Live Music Venues in Virginia

Virginia is home to numerous live music venues, ranging from concert halls and small clubs to amphitheaters in the great outdoors. Start making plans to catch nationally-renowned bands and discover new favorites at these unique live music venues in Virginia.

Brambly Park—Richmond

Brambly Park is an urban winery and restaurant located in the northwest corner of Richmond’s Scott’s Addition neighborhood. The venue hosts regularly scheduled events and live music performances, including its late night concert series, Brambly Park After Dark.

Hardywood West Creek—Richmond

Located just outside downtown Richmond and nestled on 24 acres overlooking Tuckahoe Creek, Hardywood’s West Creek location includes a public taproom with a built-in stage and hosts a variety of local rock and folk artists.

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery—Goochland

Lickinghole Creek Craft Brewery is a farm brewery and outdoor agribusiness venue. Sip on a fresh brew and enjoy tunes by regional artists, then take a stroll through the surrounding sunflower fields. 

Mountain2Island Outfitters at Rock House Marina—Pulaski

Head to the waterfront at Claytor Lake for some lakeside concerts featuring music from regional acts. Visitors can canoe, kayak, and paddle up to a front row seat for this unique music series.

Floyd Country Store—Floyd

The Floyd Country Store opened in 1909 and has lived many lives—as a general store, it has sold hardware equipment, candy, bluegrass instruments, and other household items. In the late 1990s, it started to stay open one night a week for what is now famously known as the Friday Night Jamboree. The Jamboree brings people each week to dance and play gospel, old-time, and bluegrass music. The crowd usually spills out into the street as it’s one of the most popular events in the area.

Harvester Performance Center—Rocky Mount

The Harvester Performance Center hosts more than 300 musical performances annually, with music from major stars to local acts. 

Sweetbay Brewing—Abingdon

Along with an extensive array of craft beer on tap, Sweetbay Brewing hosts weekly trivia nights, open mics, and live music throughout the week. You'll be able to feel the community vibe at this spacious venue.  

Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts—Vienna

When concertgoers attend a show at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, they're grooving on what used to be a working farm. Catherine Filene Shouse acquired the land and founded Wolf Trap in 1966, when she donated the land to the U.S. government as well as funds to build a large outdoor amphitheater.

The Shanty—Cape Charles

The Shanty is a seafood restaurant located in the historic Cape Charles Harbor, featuring fresh local caught seafood live music every weekend. Find a seat by the water and enjoy tunes from local acts. 

Courthouse Creek Cider—Maidens

Courthouse Creek Cider is an orchard and cidery located in Maidens, producing heartfully made, fine Virginia cider. The venue hosts weekly music and food events featuring local and regional acts.

Concerts by Canoe at Philpott Lake—Franklin

Franklin County hosts the Concerts by Canoe series on Philpott Lake. Bring your canoe, kayak, SUP, or other floating device and paddle to an ideal place to watch the lakeside show.  

Lime Kiln Theater—Lexington

Located in an abandoned lime quarry and kiln, the Lime Kiln Theater has a magical, natural feel. Catch a bluegrass, folk, or Americana show during the summer concert series.