Live music in Annapolis, MD

Celebrate summer evenings at Goshen Farm with the Free Friday Night Concert Series, featuring a new 2026 lineup and a relaxed, family-friendly setting in Cape St. Claire on the Broadneck Peninsula. Each concert highlights local talent with two bands performing over the course of the evening, creating an easygoing start to the weekend filled with live music and time with friends. Admission is free. Seating is limited, so bring chairs or blankets. Walk, bike, or drive, and feel free to pack snacks. Personal food and drinks are welcome, so bring what you need to settle in and enjoy the tunes.

Catch Lilly Hiatt Band for an all-ages live music show. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the performance starting at 8:00 PM at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis.

The Noelle & Jeff Band returns to Middleton Tavern for a high energy night of live music in the heart of Annapolis. The set delivers back to back throwbacks and fan favorites, spanning the 90s and 2000s with a little 80s, plus plenty of sing along moments. Expect a loud, fun atmosphere with a touch of chaos. Featuring Noelle & Jeff Band with Jeremy and Mike. There is no cover charge.

Peter Levin appears with The Fitzkee Brothers for a concert that brings together soulful keys and improvisation-rich jams. Levin, a five-time Grammy-nominated keyboardist, writer, and producer, is known for expressive Hammond organ work and wide-ranging collaborations across blues, Americana, gospel, rock, country, and pop. His credits include touring and recording with Gregg Allman, Amanda Shires, Aaron Neville, Ringo Starr, Dolly Parton, The Highwomen, Marcus King, the Blind Boys of Alabama, Pharrell Williams, Public Enemy, Beastie Boys, and Robert Randolph. As a songwriter and producer, he has contributed to Grammy-nominated recordings for the Blind Boys of Alabama and co-written with Amanda Shires, Marcus King, and The Highwomen. He is endorsed by Vintage Vibe Electric Pianos, Yamaha Music USA, Louis Electric Amps, and Hammond Organ USA. The Fitzkee Brothers deliver high-energy, improvisation-forward performances that blend the spirit of classic rock and vintage funk with a contemporary jam band feel. Streaming highlights include Give You All My Love surpassing 150,000 plays and Lakesong topping 45,000, with playlist placements on Spotify’s Modern Jam Band and Joe Bonamassa’s Top Shelf Americana. Their sound draws on The Allman Brothers Band, the Grateful Dead, Parliament Funkadelic, The Meters, Tedeschi Trucks Band, and The Band, while channeling the drive of artists like Jimi Hendrix and Foo Fighters. They appear frequently alongside members of the Allman Betts Family Revival, have shared stages with Duane Betts, George Porter Jr., Robert Randolph, Live Dead & Brothers, and Dumpstaphunk, and have performed at Ramble Fest, Flo Jam Festival, Philadelphia Folk Festival, Sunshine Get Down, Delmarva Folk Festival, and Toast & Jam Music Festival. The core lineup features Drew Fitzkee on bass and vocals and Alex Fitzkee on drums and vocals, with rotating collaborators including Joe Marcinek, Jonathan Sloane, Isaac Hadden, Will Bart, and Jaden Lehman. Collaborations have also included Post Malone, Oteil Burbridge, Luther Dickinson, Devon Allman, Ron Holloway, Vaylor Trucks, Melody Trucks, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, Justin Guip, and Bruce Katz. This event is open to all ages.

The Sunday brunch buffet at The Lodge Annapolis comes with live jazz. Enjoy a relaxed meal while the music sets the tone.

Bonnie Stewart and Maddie Lenhart are set to perform a matinee show at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis. The concert starts at noon local time.

At Rams Head On Stage, Disciple of the Garden, also known as D.O.G., honors the music of Chris Cornell with a set drawing from Soundgarden, Audioslave, Temple of the Dog, and his solo work. Based in Westchester County, New York, the band channels the intensity and feeling of 90s grunge and hard rock, performing familiar hits along with deeper tracks. With close attention to detail, they reflect Cornell’s distinctive voice, emotive songwriting, and high-voltage stage presence. All ages are welcome.

This beginner-friendly music camp invites children ages 5 to 7 to explore a range of rock instruments while building core skills like listening, understanding how songs are put together, keeping steady rhythms, and making music together. Campers get an accessible introduction to basic music theory and thoughtful listening in a supportive setting. Each day blends rehearsals, guided practice, and playful, music-centered activities, all leading to a short performance that showcases what the group has learned. Participants should bring lunch, snacks, water, and hearing protection. To help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, nut products are not permitted in lunches or snacks, and toy or real weapons are not allowed.

Bluegrass musicians and fans gather for the Annapolis jam at Coconut Joe's Bar & Grill, with covered spots for up to three picking circles and plenty of room on porches, lawns, and docks. Expect tune swapping, harmonies, and friendly energy as the music flows by the bay. The gathering welcomes listeners, pickers, and the wider bluegrass community to sing, pick, and enjoy the music together.

Reynolds Tavern presents live jazz with the Unified Jazz Ensemble alongside a full fine dining experience and casual options in the 1747 Pub. A $10 cover applies in the pub, and guests seated for fine dining are not charged a cover. Choose a sit-down meal or opt for relaxed bites as the music plays. The setting brings together quality food, live jazz, and a sense of history.

Rams Head On Stage hosts Southern Avenue, a Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis band that blends original Memphis blues, modern soul and gospel-rooted grooves. Led by vocalist and songwriter Tierinii Jackson alongside guitarist and songwriter Ori Naftaly, with Jackson sisters Tikyra T.K. Jackson and Ava Jackson, the group is known for message-driven songs, rich harmonies, propulsive rhythms and electrifying guitar work. Critics at outlets such as AllMusic, Relix and No Depression have highlighted their rootsy Memphis soul foundation, Tierinii’s soaring vocals and uplifting, timeless anthems. Their album Family, crafted in Memphis at Royal Studios with producer John Burk and engineer Boo Mitchell, underscores their storytelling focus and the deep bond at the core of their music. This event is open to all ages.

Crickets & Cicadas perform at Mother's Peninsula Grille in Arnold, MD for the first time, playing two sets of Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band classics along with deep cuts. There is no cover charge.

O'Loughlin's in Arnold, MD welcomes the acoustic duo One Step Down for an upbeat night of live music. Known for a wide-ranging song list and lively performances, they weave hits from across genres into an engaging show. Enjoy the tunes alongside food and drinks in a classic, laid-back pub setting.

Supernova brings an Oasis tribute to Rams Head On Stage, channeling the grit, swagger, and high-energy spirit of the band’s early club and theater shows. Set in an intimate environment, the performance delivers a powerful, feel-it-in-your-chest sound and encourages singing along to every word. For anyone who missed Oasis in their prime, this act strives to recreate that live experience. Open to all ages.