Whether you love jamming out to boy bands or classic rock, this fall is full of great shows for all genres of music. And, since Northern Virginia is full of concert venues, many are right in our backyard. If you’re looking to catch your first post-COVID concert, consider getting tickets for these solo artists, bands, and Grammy winners.
Capital One Arena
The Eagles
8/31 & 9/1
Take it easy with this classic 1970s rock band’s performance of the entire Hotel California album, followed by a set of their greatest hits. The show will star new and old Eagles band members alike.
Harry Styles
9/18
Craving that watermelon-sugar high? Pop sensation Harry Styles finally brings it, after his Love On Tour concerts were postponed last year. Hear all your favorite hits from Styles’ groundbreaking 2019 album, Fine Line, at Capital One Arena.
Enrique Iglesias & Ricky Martin
10/14
Latin legends Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin are sharing the stage in a live tour promoting both of their newest albums. The two artists boast a number of top hits between them, in both English and Spanish. Don’t miss the dynamic duo’s team-up at Capital One Arena.
Tally Ho Theater
Sister Hazel
9/4
The American alt-rock band mixes up folk, jangle-pop, grunge, and Southern-inflected classic rock for a sound that’s endured since its self-titled album hit in 1994. Their music has turned up in movies and TV shows like 10 Things I Hate About You, The Wedding Planner, and Scrubs.
The Amish Outlaws
9/16
Before they discovered a passion for music and performing, most of these band members grew up in the Amish lifestyle (the rest are “honorary Amish”). Now known for their iconic hats and suspenders, this rock-and-roll cover band is ready to gets fans fired up at the Tally Ho Theater.
Jiffy Lube Live
Maroon 5
9/7
Show off your Jagger-like moves when Maroon 5 performs its first new album in three years, Jordi. Featuring special guest performances by Meghan Trainor and Leon Bridges, this show is the perfect event for you and your sugar.
Jonas Brothers
10/10
Catch these famous siblings when they roll up to Jiffy Lube Live, along with country singer Kelsea Ballerini, on their Remember This tour. Listen to their new single and old fan-favorites at this outdoor event that you’d be a sucker to miss.
Jason Aldean
10/16
Country favorite Jason Aldean is jumping back in the saddle and getting on the road for his ninth album, 9. He’ll be joined by fellow country stars Hardy and Lainey Wilson, who both put out debut albums in the past year.
Warner Theatre
Shinedown
9/8
Feel the power. This multiplatinum rock band will perform songs from its seminal album Threat to Survival and others in a headbanging weeknight show.
Randy Rainbow
10/8 & 10/9
Current events via song parody? Say less. Viral musical satirist Randy Rainbow will be taking his top hits to the stage at the Warner Theatre, along with never-before-heard original songs from composers Marc Shaiman and Alan Menken. Prepare for pokes at all your (least) favorite politicians.
Birchmere
Tab Benoit
10/21
In the mood for the blues? Check out guitar guru and singer Tab Benoit when he hits up The Birchmere for his Whiskey Bayou Revue.
Jammin’ Java
Madison Cunning
10/23
The 21-year-old singer-songwriter’s debut album is deeply personal and utterly relatable. Cunning writes about the struggles we all went through in our late teens and early 20s, and she does so with electric energy and a unique sound.
Dan Layus
11/4
Augustana’s frontman, Dan Layus, is going solo. The alternative band changed the game in the 2000s with hits like “Boston,” “Sweet and Low,” and “Steal Your Heart.” Now, Layus’ heartbreaking voice will captivate audiences at Jammin Java.
Chuck Prophet & The Mission Express
11/7
Prophet’s latest album, The Land That Time Forgot, is more than a country-inflected, folksy, bluesy collection of music. It has political ties, too, drawing on social issues and current events to get to the heart of what’s going on in our world today.
Kris Allen
11/12
The winner of American Idol’s eighth season is hitting the stage at Jammin Java with fresh singles like “Hallelujah! For Now” and favorites from his fifth album, Letting You In.
Liz Longley
11/14
Taylor Swift who? Liz Longley is the next singer-songwriter to look out for. This indie-alternative crooner has a voice that will stop you cold; it’s been featured in the background of hit shows ABC’s Beauty & The Beast, Lifetime’s Army Wives, and MTV’s Scream.
William Elliott Whitmore
12/10
Banjo? Check. Bass drum? Check. Folk singer William Elliott Whitmore is now ready to play on. The Iowa native stirs the soul with his powerful voice and steady presence. This multitalented performer will wow audiences at Jammin Java come wintertime.
Street Corner Symphony
12/15
Missing those Pitch Perfect vibes? Get your a cappella fix with this group of Nashville-based singers. Originally premiering on NBC’s a cappella competition The Sing-Off, this quintet performs a variety of songs across several different genres. This season’s theme? All holiday, all the time.
The Ex Files
12/17
Sometimes, the hardest part of getting over a breakup is remembering all the good times that came before. That’s where playlists like “The Ex Files” come in—to remind us of the roller-coaster ride of love we just got off. Performed on stage by nine singers, these tunes take us back through journeys of love we just can’t escape.
Kennedy Center
Leslie Odom Jr.
11/26 & 11/27
Don’t wait for it! Check out the legendary Leslie Odom Jr. at the Kennedy Center this November. The actor, singer, and songwriter is a Tony Award winner for his stunning performance as Aaron Burr in the award-winning musical Hamilton. Make sure you’re in the room where this show happens.
George Mason University Center for the Arts
Dianne Reeves
12/4
Five-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves will be showcasing her masterful jazz vocals in a debut performance at the George Mason Center for the Arts. Heralded as one of the top jazz vocalists in the world, Reeves is sure to inspire audiences with her mixture of jazz and R&B style.
Feature image by Kevin Condon
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