Live Music

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Alexandria’s mid-coast location makes it a prime stop for touring country, folk, rock, and blues musicians. Music lovers delight in concerts outside throughout the summer and in historic spaces year-round. Musicians entertain nightly in bars and restaurants, and for decades, the Birchmere has drawn adoring crowds for stars like Johnny Cash, Ray Charles and Mary Chapin Carpenter.

Best Places for Live Music in Alexandria, Virginia

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Events in Alexandria

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Live Music Events

January 21 - December 16, 2026
Port City Brewing Company
February 4 - December 2, 2026
Port City Brewing Company
February 13 - April 10, 2026
Port City Brewing Company
February 28 - December 26, 2026
Port City Brewing Company
April 6, 2026
The Light Horse
April 11, 2026
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
April 11, 2026
Del Ray United Methodist Church

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