Live music in Lancaster County, PA

An open mic for all experience levels invites musicians, rappers, poets, comedians, and storytellers to take a turn on stage. Emily Siegrist hosts the BLAST OFF series, which has been running in various Lancaster City locations since 2013 to help performers build confidence and work toward their artistic goals. This installment takes place at The Elbow Room, with signups available at the door. Admission is free, and donations are appreciated.

Music Bingo at 551 West features five rounds and a bonus wheel. Bring a phone or tablet to play. This event is held weekly.

An event featuring Lords Of Acid offers straightforward pricing and welcomes attendees of any age. Tickets are $30 when purchased early and $40 on the day of the show.

Rob Bass performs live at 551 West on Third Fridays.

Millersville University’s Homecoming Block Party fills SMC Yards, formerly the Harbold Hall site, with a festive campus buzz. Attendees can explore a curated mix of food trucks, enjoy music and other entertainment, and settle into welcoming spaces designed for gathering and reconnecting. Stop in for lunch, meet up with classmates, or simply take in the Homecoming energy as this lively hub anchors the day’s activities. As part of Homecoming 2026, the celebration ties into additional happenings around campus, including a community parade, a maker’s market, and the football game.

At the Barshinger Center in Lancaster, a Candlelight concert celebrates the music of Fleetwood Mac in an intimate setting lit by candles. The Listeso String Quartet performs string renditions of favorites including Everywhere, Gypsy, You Make Loving Fun, Never Going Back Again, Don’t Stop, Gold Dust Woman, Go Your Own Way, Landslide, Songbird, Rhiannon, and The Chain. The program runs about 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the music begins and there is no late entry. Seating is assigned on a first come, first served basis within each zone. Guests ages 8 and up are welcome, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The venue is ADA compliant.

Drum Beats Art is a weekly Saturday series at Pavaa Gallery, highlighted by a special performance on the first Saturday. The program spotlights African art and celebrates original creative work.

At Ephrata Cloister Post 429, an all evening fall series blends general trivia with live music. Each night offers four trivia rounds, with the third serving as a picture round. There is a winner for each of the three Saturdays and an overall champion determined by results across the series. Admission is free for attending, playing, and enjoying the music, and a variety of food and drinks will be available for purchase. Participants can take part in one, two, or all three nights. This installment features general trivia followed by Resin8, also known as the Gabe Traynor Band, delivering rock, grunge, and alternative. The series is designed to bring together trivia teams from multiple venues to meet in person and share fellowship, while also welcoming those who are new to trivia.

Colin Wolf is back in the Tasting Room with a wide ranging set that blends original material and covers from the 1960s through today, all delivered with his own style. The frontman of Smooth Retsina Glow from the Lehigh Valley, he brings a versatile, groove focused performance with standout guitar work. The Wine Bar and Tasting Room menu features tasting flights of five local wines for $10, along with artichoke dip, stuffed artichoke hearts, baked brie, homemade baked meatballs, arancini, a charcuterie board, and wood fired brick oven pizza. A $10 per person table minimum applies during live entertainment.

Grammy-winning tabla maestro and Guggenheim Fellow Sandeep Das and bansuri artist Jay Gandhi lead an interactive exploration of North Indian classical music. The session introduces essential elements of melody and rhythm, examines the spiritual aims of composition, and reflects on disciplined practice, showing how this age-old tradition can foster cultural connection, inspire creativity, and encourage a grounded sense of wellbeing. Registration is $20.

An open mic and jam session brings a mix of music, poetry, and comedy to the Courtyard on Water Street. Weather permitting, performances happen out on the patio, otherwise everything moves inside. Performers can look forward to an encouraging crowd, an engaged host, a professional mixer, and two microphones. Audience members can enjoy a varied lineup kept at an easy listening volume. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly, with beer available. The session is with Liam.

Test your music knowledge at Lucky Ducks Bar & Grille in Elizabethtown. This all-music trivia event features questions spanning artists, songs, and decades. It is free to play, and prizes are awarded to the top teams.