From vineyard valleys to downtown stages, Loudoun comes alive with the sound of music every summer. Local music legends return to charming town centers, nostalgic tribute bands perform classics and outdoor venues provide a scenic backdrop to the stage. Here are some not-to-miss music festivals and happenings.
Tarara Summer Concert Series
Tarara Summer Concert Series is a wildly popular four-month long series of live Saturday concerts. The featured act for the September 27 finale is 70s tribute band Super Trans AM, but there’s a music party every Saturday from June to September at the scenic property on the Potomac River. Check out the iconic 80s tribute band The Legwarmers on June 28, 90s tribute band Stifler's Mom on July 5 and Aerosmith tribute band Last Child with Elizabeth’s Furnace on August 2.
868 Estate Vineyards’ 8th Annual LoCo Fest, August 31
Make your way to scenic 868 Estate Vineyards outside Hillsboro on August 31 for the eighth edition of the winery’s beloved annual LoCo Fest. More than 40 local musicians perform at the event with proceeds going toward equipment for Loudoun musicians. Artists to look out for this year include Dave White, Jim Steel, LoCo Rising Stars: Farris Hallaj, Natalie Williams, Sarah Cooper, Chad Laughlin with Blue Ridge Rain and Dylan Woelfel. On top of the good sounds, there will be food trucks, beer from Lost Rhino Brewing Company and wines from 868.
Crossroads Music Festival Featuring Andy Summers, September 19-20
Music legend Andy Summers from “The Police” takes center stage at Tally Ho on September 20 as the big-name headliner of this two-day festival in downtown Leesburg. Throughout that day, 40 artists will also perform in cafés, bars, restaurants and the town square. Stay tuned for the official musical lineup.
Catch the Beat, Taste the Craft
While Loudoun is home to big music festivals, the vibes keep rolling with bands and singer-songwriters performing in more intimate settings, including Loudoun’s wineries and breweries. Visit Old Farm Winery at Hartland for tastings and live tunes every weekend. At Cana Vineyards & Winery of Middleburg, the Live Music Series takes place every Saturday from the Sunset Pavilion, overlooking the rows of vines. Lost Barrel Brewing has live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Over in the Appalachian hilltops in Bluemont you can join Bear Chase Brewing Co. for award-winning brews and live music every Friday and Saturday evening. In Sterling, Crooked Run Fermentation has Friday Night Karaoke and Saturday Night Live Music. Breaux Vineyards in Purcellville frequently invites local artists to perform at the 404-acre estate farm winery. Check our events calendar for more music happenings.
Tunes in the Towns
You can also follow the sounds of Loudoun through the towns and villages. What started as a venue for showing silent movies, the Tally Ho has become iconic for live music in Leesburg. Prefer the outdoors? Leesburg also hosts concerts on the town green through the summer while The Village at Leesburg hosts its Plaza Party every Friday night until August 30. Among the list of performers is the talented Travis Tucker on June 27, eight-piece-cover band, State Streets Band on July 4 and singer-songwriter Shane Gamble on August 1. The Middleburg Community Center puts on a free concert series featuring multiple artists. Tucked away in the Short Hill Mountains, Hillsboro hosts Music in the Gap at the historic Old Stone School. On June 21, bluegrass player, Mason Via, will kick off the annual concert series.
