Jazz Clubs and Concerts in Virginia and Maryland

There are a variety of places to listen to jazz in Northern Virginia and the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. Some jazz clubs require tickets and advance reservations while other destinations are more casual and allow you to just drop in and listen for a while with no cover charge.

As you plan your evening, please keep in mind that some clubs feature a wide range of entertainers and may offer a variety of music styles. You should call ahead and confirm the performance schedule before heading out for the evening.

Jazz Clubs in Virginia

219 Basin Street Lounge 219 King St., Alexandria, Virginia (703) 549-1141
Live music: Tuesday through Saturday
The New Orleans-style bar in Old Town Alexandria features a variety of music.

Bangkok Blues
926 W. Broad St., Falls Church, Virginia (703) 534-0095
Cover Charge: Free to $8
Live Music: Mon-Thurs: 7:30-11 p.m., Fri, Sat: 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Sun: 7-10:30 p.m.
This Thai restaurant is known for excellent food and nightly jazz performances.

Birchmere Music Hall
3701 Mt. Vernon Ave, Alexandria, Virginia (703) 549-7500
Cover charge: Prices vary, Buy tickets in advance.
Seating and food service begins at 6pm. Most shows start at 7:30pm.
The Birchmere is a 500-seat dinner-theater style Music Hall offering a variety of musical performances of folk, jazz, rock, gospel or alternative music.

Ice House Café
760 Elden St., Herndon, Virginia (703) 437-4500
No cover charge
Live Music: Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m.-midnight. Reservations Suggested.
The restaurant is known for fine dining and live jazz entertainment.

King Street Blues
112 N St Asaph St, Alexandria, Virginia (703) 836-8800
No Cover charge
Live Music: Hours vary
King Street Blues features "Comfort Food with a Southern Accent," which includes items like BBQ, meatloaf, shrimp, catfish and salads. Live entertainment is available at four family friendly restaurant locations: Old Town, Kingstowne, Crystal City and Stafford. Performance schedules vary by location, so please call ahead to confirm.

Opus 88 Hilton Hotel
7920 Jones Branch Drive, Tyson’s Corner, Virginia (703) 847-5000
Live Music: Thurs-Sat. evenings
A variety of bands play live music at this Virginia hotel nightclub.

Jazz Clubs in Maryland

Hollywood East
2621 University Blvd. West, Wheaton, Maryland. (240) 290-9988
No cover charge
Live music: Fridays 7-10 p.m.
This chinese restaurant features weekly jazz performances.

For information about Jazz Clubs in Washington, DC, see page 1