Live music in Waynesboro, VA

Good Times Bad Times delivers a faithful tribute to Led Zeppelin, channeling thunderous drums, searing guitars, and soaring vocals from the band’s classic era. The show draws on cornerstone tracks such as When the Levee Breaks, Immigrant Song, Moby Dick, Kashmir, Ramble On, Stairway to Heaven, Since I've Been Loving You, Whole Lotta Love, and Rock and Roll, bringing the group’s blues roots and hard rock energy to life. A VIP option is available with early entry that includes two exclusive song performances, a meet and greet with the band, a complimentary drink ticket, and a signed poster. VIP pricing starts at $125 plus a $3 Historic Preservation fee and a $3 shipping and handling fee, for a total of $131.

Three generations of rock come together for one night at The Foundry at Basic City Beer Co. in Waynesboro, featuring Ugly Kid Joe with special guests Wheatus and Platinum Moon. Ugly Kid Joe brings the hits and attitude that made them a standout of ’90s hard rock. Wheatus delivers sing along staples from the era, including a widely loved anthem. Platinum Moon adds rising energy to round out the bill. Expect loud guitars, big choruses, and a crowd ready to sing from start to finish. Described as the kind of rock show fans travel to catch, this lineup lands in Waynesboro for a single night at The Foundry.

Augusta Harvest Market sets up at Alpine Goat Brewery with music, artisan wares, and farm-fresh offerings. Browse goods from Open Door Homestead LLC, Revercomb Farms, Wildflour Sourdough, The Little Red Homestead, Restorative Hope Homestead, Little Light Laser Co., Little Fables Crochet, Art by Ashlynn Facepaint & more, Blue Ridge Beez, Southern Porch Homestead, Farrish Farm, Flowers for Hours, Charms by Rosie, Black Muddy Woodworks, Thorn Hill Homestead, Natures Way Arts & Woodcraft, and Sweet & OK LLC. Treat yourself to ice cream from SunnyDaze Treatz, and a coffee truck will be announced. Families will find free activities at the KidZone tent, including beaded bracelet making, a scavenger hunt with prizes, and stepping stones balance play. The market takes place on the farm at the brewery.

Experience an intimate cookout featuring live music, local vendors, and a five course meal with beverages. The menu is seasonal and multi course, reinventing classic cookout favorites with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. This ticketed gathering balances a relaxed feel with a touch of refinement, and includes optional curated experiences that encourage connection, spark creativity, and invite you to unwind at your own pace. Whether the draw is the food, the ambiance, or the sense of community, it captures summer with intention. Attendance is limited to 20 tickets, making it a thoughtful choice for an evening with friends or a partner.

A high-energy evening featuring a dynamic guitarist and vocalist known for heartfelt blues, searing guitar riffs, and performances that stay with audiences long after the last chord. Blending blues, rock, and raw feeling, Albert brings intensity and heart to the stage, delivering a live show fueled by passion and precision. Recognized as one of the most exciting artists in modern blues, this performance spotlights powerful vocals, blistering leads, and the kind of onstage presence that turns a concert into a full-throttle experience.

Queen City Music Studios hosts a monthly community bluegrass jam co-led by Don DePoy and Martha Hills. It begins with an hour of easy-going tempos and beginner-friendly songs, then shifts into quicker numbers. All are welcome, from new pickers to long-time tradition keepers, whether singing, playing, or listening. Admission is free and open to the public, with optional donations on a $10 to $20 plus sliding scale that support the studio’s mission of #makingmusicmakers. Don and Martha bring deep Appalachian roots spanning bluegrass, old time, folk, rural swing, classic country, and touches of jazz. Don plays a range of bluegrass instruments, while Martha anchors bass and vocals, and their musical toolkit includes autoharp, banjo, guitar, and Galax-style mountain dulcimer. They are members of America’s Old-Time Country Music Hall of Fame and recognized artists with Young Audiences of Virginia and the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and Don also teaches bluegrass instruments at Eastern Mennonite University.

A dedicated circle of musicians gathers in The Shop at Queen City Music Studios for a weekly Old Time Jam. Players and listeners are welcome at this free community music gathering. The series is hosted by volunteers, family, and friends, and donations are appreciated on a sliding scale of $10 to $20 to support the mission of making music makers. Queen City Music Studios is a school and shop that presents special events and community programs, offers workshops, rehearsal space, house concerts, and lessons and group classes for all ages, styles, and levels. Founded by Molly Rose Murphy in 2015 with an emphasis on learning by ear, it now also provides booking, event management, and production services, employs more than twenty professional musicians and instructors, and operates a full-service store for new and used instruments, accessories, and repairs. Molly’s Musikgarten is a licensed and certified program offering early development family music classes.