Live music in Blacksburg, VA

Sarah Bradbury of I Choose Izumi shares her original songs, drawing inspiration from 90s rock, post-punk, and lo-fi indie music.

Blacksburg’s monthly singer-songwriter showcase and open mic welcomes performers to share original songs or covers. Performers may play three to four songs or up to 12 minutes, whichever is shorter. The Milk Parlor provides the space and sound system, and attendees are encouraged to support the venue.

OOYH Records’ Second Mondays at Artspace features touring groups Sunchoke and Sonic Chambers. Sunchoke is a quartet of guitar, alto saxophone, upright bass, and drums, blending the intensity of early 2000s screamo with contemporary classical compositional approaches. Sonic Chambers, a collaborative project based between New Orleans and New York City, brings together saxophones, clarinets, bass, and drums in music that moves between improvisation and composition, exploring a wide range of harmonies and textures.

Led by certified Trap Cardio instructor Nyeesha Nykole, this upbeat workout blends lively music, fun choreography, and full-body movement. There is no pressure to get every step right: participants can modify movements, follow the beat in their own way, and bring their personality to the dance floor. The experience emphasizes confidence, self-love, laughter, and a welcoming sense of community.

Learn simple songs centered on unity, solidarity, justice, and love. All voices are welcome, and no experience is needed. The easy-to-learn songs offer a vision of care for all, especially the most vulnerable, and can be taken home to share in your community. The event is free, and donations are welcome.

Enjoy a dance party at Bryan Park Bar & Grill, with food, drinks, and time to spend with others. The gathering is described as the last time here this year.

Slaughter to Prevail and Rev3RENT are featured on the North America 2026 Leg 2 tour. The event is open to all ages.

The Hurricane Party is a Richmond-based funky rock band whose members’ varied influences come together through the roots of American music. Their high-energy live performances invite dancing and offer a chance for the band to connect with fans. This performance is part of Shockoe Sessions Live at In Your Ear Studios.

Blue of Swords brings jazz, bossa, and neo-soul to the Roanoke live music scene, performing classics and deep cuts from artists including Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, and Thundercat. Led by Dove on vocals, Ben Mesko on bass and vocals, and joined by Casey Valeroy on keys and Matt Shay on drums, the group shares a colorful mix of music and art.

Presented by Legacy Concerts, the No Hope In Hell Tour brings Heal The Hurt to Canal Club in Richmond, with Magdalene Rose and Unbroken Reign also on the bill. Open to all ages, admission is $16 in advance and $20 on the day of the show.

Karaoke Night at Wings Etc. Grill & Pub features DJ Sam Webb of Blue Ridge Entertainment. Choose a favorite song, take the microphone, or cheer on friends while enjoying a relaxed evening of singing and fun.

Enjoy a karaoke night with thousands of songs to choose from. Half-priced wine is also available as part of the Wednesday special.

Take time to slow down, find your center, and listen deeply through community singing inspired by the turning season and the natural world. Kelley Doyle leads this welcoming song circle, where no musical experience is needed and songs are taught by ear, without sheet music. Participants begin with breath and gentle movement, then learn and repeat songs through call-and-echo, sung a cappella or with drum or harmonium. The songs explore love, connection with the Earth, and self-compassion. The circle is donation-based, with $10–$30 suggested and free spots available. Ten percent of the host’s profits goes to a local community organization. Tea is available if you bring a cup.

East Nash Grass brings a one-night bluegrass showcase to The Lyric, spotlighting a lineup of rising Nashville talent. The group features Grand Master Fiddle champion Maddie Denton, banjo player Cory Walker, whose work includes the five-time nominated Carter & Cleveland album, IBMA Momentum Instrumentalist of the Year Harry Clark, and guitarist Frank Rische joining the ensemble. With virtuosity that nods to the original Blue Grass Boys and energy that points to the music’s future, this performance presents a fresh force in Nashville’s bluegrass tradition.

Led by artistic director and founder Lionel Meunier, Belgian early music ensemble Vox Luminis performs Monteverdi’s Vespers of 1610 with a full orchestra. This monumental sacred work bridges the Renaissance and Baroque periods, bringing together sweeping choruses, virtuosic solos, and expressive call-and-response passages. Each voice has space to shine individually while blending into a luminous ensemble sound.

Rick Braun is a trumpeter, composer, and producer known for his distinctive sound and more than 20 No. 1 smooth jazz hits. A fixture on contemporary jazz radio, he has collaborated with artists including Boney James, Richard Elliot, Kirk Whalum, Norman Brown, Tina Turner, Tom Petty, Sade, Natalie Cole, and REO Speedwagon.

Enjoy an intimate candlelit evening of live music from Mountain Gypsy Music, a gypsy jazz duo, on the mainstage at The Draper Mercantile. The concert is free to attend, with a love offering collected for the band. Reservations are recommended for those planning to dine.

Parker and Adan lead a gentle yoga practice accompanied by live guitar. Beginners are welcome, and no previous experience is needed. The practice is donation-based, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Bring a mat if you have one, and reserve a spot in advance if possible. Walk-ins are welcome when space permits.

Travis Tritt brings more than 35 years of music-making to the stage, blending country with Southern rock, blues, and gospel influences. A standout of country music’s early 1990s boom, he has continued performing for fans around the world. Tyler Reese Tritt joins the performance as a special guest.

Caitlin Krisko & the Broadcast return to the Grandin Theatre for a night of music. Rolling Stone has described the group as “the best kept vocal secret of the Southeast.”

Heron's loss brings an introspective indie sound shaped by minimalist, raw lo-fi recordings and short-form melodic EPs. fesssi k. pairs understated acoustic instrumentation with intimate lyrics and vocal-led arrangements. Billy Capricorn draws on indie hip-hop, collaborative projects, distinctive lo-fi beats, and atmospheric solo releases.

A colorful night of music and dancing features DJ Expo spinning hip-hop, R&B, Top 40, and reggaeton. Enjoy a rooftop experience, weather permitting, with the party continuing downstairs. Glow-in-the-dark body paint, glow props, a photo booth, and hookah service are available. Happy hour specials include $1 wings, $5 margaritas, and $7 Teremana.

Enjoy an evening of reggae, soul, and rock with The Ambassador and his band, the Chosen Few, at Parkway Brewing Company.

Enjoy music at The Village Grill with Abbey and Andy.

Enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine in a fun-filled setting where you can sing your favorite songs and soak up the lively karaoke vibe.

The Voices of Appalachia presents a concert exploring the mysterious and haunting through eerie melodies, haunting harmonies, and unexpected surprises. The music draws on creatures, legends, and shadows, with the power of live choral music at its heart. Admission is free and open to the public. Optional donations support The Voices of Appalachia.

Welcome the season with Vox Harmonia, a small chamber choir made up of members of the Blacksburg Master Chorale, performing classical and contemporary Christmas music. Admission is free, and all are welcome.

Author and cultural critic Steven E. Jones discusses his book Everything is Everything, which explores American pop culture in 1966 through the work of influential record producer Tom Wilson and the artists he collaborated with. The conversation examines a transformative period in popular music, when genres and styles converged and boundary-breaking artists encouraged experimentation. Jones highlights Wilson’s work with artists including Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention, The Velvet Underground, Hugh Masekela, The Animals, and Sun Ra, offering a renewed look at Wilson’s eclectic approach and his impact on the era.

Enjoy an evening of bluegrass with Authentic Unlimited, described by the organizers as one of the best bands in the genre. The concert will be hosted at Little River Bluegrass Barn.

Vigil celebrates the release of Primordial Rites with a show at Gallery5, featuring Enforced, Disrotter, Siphon, and Amputee. Admission is $10.

Richmond-based Vox Humana, a twelve-voice ensemble of professional singers, presents a program exploring people’s fascination with birds and flight. The selections range from Orlando Gibbons’s “The Silver Swan” and the Beatles’ “Blackbird” to Eric Whitacre’s “Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine,” which reflects Leonardo da Vinci’s vision of a birdlike flying machine. The program also features a setting of Psalm 84 by Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. The ensemble is led by founding music director William Bradley Roberts, a conductor, composer, and singer. The concert also offers an opportunity to hear the recently restored M.P. Möller Company pipe organ at River Road Church.

MR.SPEED delivers a night devoted to KISS at The Beacon Theatre Hopewell. Expect raw rock and roll from start to finish, centered on the band’s songs and sound.

This party features Jason Voorhees alongside the crew from Level Up.

Keep the Halloween spirit going with three hours of music, drinks, and fun. Dressing up is welcome if you like!

Richmond’s annual Vampire Ball brings creatures of the night together at the Historic Hofheimer Building for an evening of vampire-themed festivities. The program includes a Best Dressed contest to crown a Vampire King and Queen, photographers, vampire-themed drink specials, a DJ playing goth, industrial, EBM, 80s, electro, and house music, live performances by Dollz Entertainment, a body paint exhibition, and vendors. A midnight dance-off is open to individuals with no experience required. The event also features a canned food drive and prize raffle, with every two donated cans earning one raffle ticket. This is a 21+ event, and valid identification and a ticket are required for entry. Photography and video recording may take place, and recorded materials may be used for promotional, marketing, or other purposes.

National recording artist Jamar Dukes and the BRENCORE ALLSTARS perform musical tributes to Donny Hathaway, Bobby Womack, and Curtis Mayfield. Hear beloved songs including “A Song for You,” “If You Think You’re Lonely Now,” “People Get Ready,” and “Move on Up” in a celebration of these artists’ enduring music.

The night welcomes Jadakiss to the city and is promoted as an epic event expected to sell out.

An interactive karaoke dance party celebrating hip-hop and R&B, with music ranging from throwback classics to today’s biggest hits. Sing along to familiar lyrics, get on the dance floor, and revisit the songs that have been part of your life.

A single audience suggestion inspires the cast to create a completely new musical on the spot, making up every lyric, melody, and dramatic turn as they go. With no script or score, each performance unfolds as a one-of-a-kind musical adventure that will never happen quite the same way again.

Enjoy a gospel brunch inspired by the nostalgic sounds of late ’90s and early 2000s gospel music.

Enjoy an R&B sing-along brunch and daytime party featuring classic and current songs, dancing, and music by DJ Rayvon. Brunch and drinks are available for purchase separately and are not included with event admission. This event is for guests 21 and older.

The Richmond Symphony presents an evening of captivating performances featuring world-class musicians and exquisite musical pieces.

Sweeping Promises bring their blend of indie-pop and punk rock to Cobra Cabana for a live music performance.

Sally Rose marks the release of Feral Album with Catie Lausten and Belly of the Heart at Gallery5 in Richmond, Virginia.

Will Reagan opens the evening, followed by United Pursuit. The gathering brings together simple songs, real stories, moments of stillness, and moments of connection, with an open invitation to be present and engage together. There will be no sermons or sales pitch.

Aw Chucks comes back to Bryan Park Bar & Grill with an all-out vibe built on chilled drinks, hearty laughs, and nothing but positive energy. Look forward to music that shifts from silky smooth to spicy and bold, playfully teasing the ears from start to finish. Arrive ready for a lively night.

QUE CABARET brings elegance and culture together for a gala where formal wear meets fresh kicks. Expect tailored looks, premium sneakers, and an atmosphere celebrating style and grown energy.

Deputy Dan is a six-piece Richmond band featuring seasoned musicians who recreate the sound and feel of Steely Dan’s albums. The performance also celebrates music by The Doobie Brothers, Michael McDonald, and others. Special guest Bernard “Pretty” Purdie joins on drums, bringing experience from sessions and performances with artists including Ray Charles, Hall & Oates, Steely Dan, Cat Stevens, and Quincy Jones.

A 21+ celebration for Scorpio season hosted by BIGTRINI, with Dustin, L, and Reem. DJ Sniper, Jah B, and Madting provide the music, while guests are encouraged to wear all-black attire. Scorpio birthday guests can receive free admission with an RSVP. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and sections and celebration packages are offered.

Mercy Creek brings aggressive folk rock to WayGone Brewery, presenting earthy, edgy music in Richmond.

Spend Sunday Funday at a neighborhood spot with Prabir, featuring music and ramblings.

Settle into a cozy, Noah Kahan-inspired evening featuring a restorative yoga practice and sound healing. Flannel, comfortable clothing, and a favorite blanket are welcome. Song requests and questions can be sent to the organizer.

With a career spanning more than five decades, The Seldom Scene brings progressive bluegrass rooted in both original and traditional songs, along with fresh interpretations of music by artists such as Merle Haggard and James Taylor. The current lineup features Lou Reid, Ronnie Simpkins, Ron Stewart, Fred Travers, and Clay Hess. Known for blending musical traditions while expanding bluegrass beyond a strictly traditional sound, the band has helped shape the genre’s evolution.