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Alexandria Live Music Week is a new event in summer 2015, presented by Visit Alexandria, that will showcase the live music scene in Northern Virginia. With 10 days of live entertainment at more than 30 restaurants and venues, Live Music Week will feature acts from national, regional and local artists including jazz, bluegrass, folk, rock, country and more. Venues will range from the big stage at the Birchmere Music Hall to intimate performance spaces nestled in independent restaurants such as Blackwall Hitch opening soon on the waterfront, plus Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, the Fish Market, 219 Restaurant, the Old Town Farmers Market and more.
Admission will vary by venue.
Dates: July 10 – 19, 2015
The kick-off weekend for Live Music Week will include the Alexandria Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 11, 2015, featuring performances by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and fireworks over the Potomac River, with the second weekend culminating with The Bacon Brothers (Michael and Kevin Bacon-yes the actor) at the Birchmere on July 16, 17 and 18.
Music Week Highlights
- Port City Brewing Co. celebrates Live Music Week’s kick-off weekend with its Old Town Alexandria pub crawl on Saturday, July 11
- Alexandria/USA Birthday Celebration honors Alexandria’s 266th birthday with fireworks and performances by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, July 11
- The Birchmere hosts various rock, blues and country acts including Southside Johnny, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and The Bacon Brothers throughout Live Music Week
- Blackwall Hitch complements its brand-new waterfront dining experience with daily performances by local, regional and national acts including Lovebettie and The Cheaters
- Daniel O’Connell’s features daily Irish music and rock, plus surprise performances. Acts include award-winning singer-songwriter Áine O'Doherty and DC-based rock band Judge Smith
- Murphy’s Grand Irish Pub, John Strongbow’s Tavern and The Light Horse Restaurant present 10 days of live Irish, Celtic and rock music including The Fighting Jamesons
- Bilbo Baggins hosts a jazz-themed wine tasting featuring Rico Amero and a Grateful Dead-themed 35th anniversary party featuring the Scott Fallon Experience
- Nick’s Nightclub features country music performances including national act The Josh Phillips Band
- Torpedo Factory Art Center hosts Nomadic Jazz featuring tenor saxophonist Elijah Jamal Balbed, previously a resident at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and Strathmore
Alexandria, Virginia is the center of nightlife in Northern Virginia and is a popular destination for tourists as well as residents of the Washington DC Capital region. The charming neighborhood contains more than 4,200 historic buildings dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries, including homes, churches, museums, shops, small businesses and restaurants. Read more about Alexandria.
Getting to Alexandria: There are four Metro Stations: King Street, Braddock Road, Eisenhower Avenue and Van Dorn. On-street parking and public parking garages are available. See details about how to find parking in Old Town. Public transportation to get around Alexandria is provided by the King Street Trolley and DASH Bus Service.
For the complete schedule, visit www.LiveMusicWeek.com
For more things to do in the area, see Top 10 Things to Do in Alexandria
See also, Best 10 Live Music Venues in Northern Virginia
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