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From pop, country and bluegrass to soul, rock, jazz and a burgeoning singer-songwriter scene, Loudoun is a melting pot of music genres with a slate of unique venues to match. Tune into some of our big-name local artists on Spotify’s Songs of Loudoun playlist.
A STORIED MUSIC VENUE
Opened as a cinema in 1931, Leesburg’s Tally Ho Theater is a marquee venue showcasing big name acts, cover bands and local stars such as My Kid Brother and Emmet Swimming.
FOOD, DRINKS & TUNES
Vanish Farmwoods Brewery hosts original bands every Saturday and Sunday while Fleetwood Farm Winery features local and regional artists. Monk’s BBQ features crowd pleasers such as local bluegrass foot-stompers Short Hill Mountain Boys. In Leesburg, Loudoun Kitchen & Bar hosts country music line dancing each week. For more refined audial tastes, Lightfoot Restaurant features regular live jazz on Friday evenings.
CONCERTS & EVENTS
Many Loudoun wineries and breweries offer live music performances throughout the year. In September, the Crossroads Music Festival brings a mix of local talent and national acts to downtown Leesburg. 868 Estate Vineyards hosts the day-long LoCo Fest each fall, raising money for local musicians. Songstress Tracy Hamlin’s Sweet Jazz Festival takes place over a weekend in spring while world-renowned classical musicians such as cellist Zlatomir Fung have appeared at the Waterford Concert Series on select Sundays.
LIVE THEATER
The Franklin Park Performing & Visual Arts Center in Purcellville stages a range of music and theater productions as well as summer drama camps. Ashburn’s StageCoach Theatre Company is a beloved community theater hosting cabaret and improv comedy nights as well as intimate dinner theater and interactive murder-mysteries for the whole family.
“We're riding the wave of something amazing - Loudoun can be an Austin of the East Coast.” - Juliana MacDowell, singer-songwriter
EXPLORE MORE
live music and theater at VisitLoudoun.org
Plus, listen to local musicians on Loudoun’s Spotify playlist
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