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Our Favorite Live Music Spots in DC

Writer's picture: Liam GideonLiam Gideon

Updated: Dec 17, 2024

Looking for some local music? Here are a few of our favorite spots where you can regularly find live music and when to visit.



7 Drum City is essentially a music community, filled with local artists that not only gather to perform and rehearse here but also offer music lessons. Open mic every Tuesday features some amazing local talent and new performers. Also check their schedule for performances.




Boundary Stone - Mondays


Want to see an open mic filled with amazing talent? Check this place out any Monday. You can sign up to hop on stage as well. Don’t have a guitar? No worries, they have loaners and plenty of people around to help with back up music on the fly.


They also have a monthly Singer-Songwriter series that’s more of an organized set.


The Dubliner - Nightly



The Dubliner is the oldest Irish pub in Washington, DC, located just blocks from the Capitol and Union Station. Here you can find live Irish music nightly in their main bar at 7:30. Some of their performers will include great stories laying out the history found in the music when introducing songs.


Georgetown Piano Bar – Wednesday-Sunday


Tucked away in a basement on M Street, Georgetown Piano Bar is open Wednesday-Sunday at 5 pm, has live piano music nightly and takes requests! Fridays and Saturdays have dueling pianos starting at 9. Here you will find an interesting mix of locals and college students from nearby Georgetown and George Washington Universities.


Mr. Henry’s – Wednesday-Saturday


Mr. Henry’s has a long history of Jazz including once regularly featuring Roberta Flack. Today they hosts live jazz music Wednesday-Saturday.


Black Cat - Varies


Looking for more of a concert hall? Locally owned Black Cat is a staple in DC for live music, often featuring national acts and typically along the lines of punk, grunge, rock. Check their schedule for upcoming acts.

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