Discover the Soundtrack of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains

Tune in to the Traditional Melodies Near You.

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We’ve curated weekly and monthly recurring events to help you plan your adventure.

What to Expect

Music. Song. Dance.

The Blue Ridge region mirrors the rest of the nation in hosting an energetic mix of musical styles.

Pop, classical, jazz, blues, rock, gospel, country—these are all here.

In addition the Blue Ridge has an unmatched legacy of traditional music and dance.

These are the songs, tunes, and dances carried on largely outside of formal music instruction or the commercial drive of popular culture.

The Virginia Blue Ridge Music Trails guides travelers to the many public settings in which Blue Ridge folk music and dance thrive today.

Women’s stringband, circa 1940s. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College/Franklin County Bicentennial Collection)
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Stevie Barr & the Mastertones performing at the Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, 2014. Ferrum, Virginia. <br> (Blue Ridge Heritage Archives, Ferrum College)
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These are recurring events that happen along the trail: monthly, weekly, or annually.

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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
03 Jul
July 3, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Praise in the Park
04 Jul
July 4, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Free gospel concerts hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand. Bring your lawn chair and listen to your favorite gospel songs. [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
05 Jul
July 5, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Bluegrass in the Park
05 Jul
July 5, 2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Beginning the first Wednesday after the fourth of July‚ "Bluegrass in the Park" is held for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at the outdoor Bandstand at Gypsy [...]
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Red Wing Music Festival
09 Jul
July 9, 2023 - July 11, 2023    
All Day
Natural Chimneys Park
This is a family-friendly celebration of multiple stages with dozens of high-quality national and regional bands‚ kids events and activities‚ bike rides in the scenic [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
10 Jul
July 10, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Praise in the Park
11 Jul
July 11, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Free gospel concerts hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand. Bring your lawn chair and listen to your favorite gospel songs. [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
12 Jul
July 12, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Bluegrass in the Park
12 Jul
July 12, 2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Beginning the first Wednesday after the fourth of July‚ "Bluegrass in the Park" is held for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at the outdoor Bandstand at Gypsy [...]
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James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
13 Jul
July 13, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Madison Heights Community Center
This monthly gathering is part membership meeting and part informal bluegrass jam session. Visitors are welcome‚ and the first visit is free. The JMBA also [...]
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Humpback Rocks Summer Concert Series
16 Jul
July 16, 2023    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Humpback Rocks
In the summer, Humpback Rocks Visitor's Center hosts monthly free music concerts supported by Friends of the Blue Ridge. Phone: (540) 943-4716 Directions: Old-time music is [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
17 Jul
July 17, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Praise in the Park
18 Jul
July 18, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Free gospel concerts hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand. Bring your lawn chair and listen to your favorite gospel songs. [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
19 Jul
July 19, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Bluegrass in the Park
19 Jul
July 19, 2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Beginning the first Wednesday after the fourth of July‚ "Bluegrass in the Park" is held for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at the outdoor Bandstand at Gypsy [...]
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Music in the Park Series at Smith Mountain Lake
22 Jul
July 22, 2023    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Smith Mountain Lake - Beach Pavillion
The Music in the Park Series at Smith Mountain Lake is great event to attend. The entertainment varies from week to week with bluegrass and [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
24 Jul
July 24, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Praise in the Park
25 Jul
July 25, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Free gospel concerts hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand. Bring your lawn chair and listen to your favorite gospel songs. [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
26 Jul
July 26, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Bluegrass in the Park
26 Jul
July 26, 2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Beginning the first Wednesday after the fourth of July‚ "Bluegrass in the Park" is held for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at the outdoor Bandstand at Gypsy [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
31 Jul
July 31, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
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Praise in the Park
01 Aug
August 1, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Free gospel concerts hosted by Linden Heights Baptist Church at Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand. Bring your lawn chair and listen to your favorite gospel songs. [...]
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Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
02 Aug
August 2, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Front Porch - Charlottesville
Come join everybody at the Front Porch every Monday and Wednesday for an awesome Old-time jam. All are welcomed and are guaranteed to have a [...]
More Info
Bluegrass in the Park
02 Aug
August 2, 2023    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Gypsy Hill Park Bandstand
Beginning the first Wednesday after the fourth of July‚ "Bluegrass in the Park" is held for 8 consecutive Wednesdays at the outdoor Bandstand at Gypsy [...]
More Info
Events on July 3, 2023
03 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
3 Jul 23
Charlottesville
Events on July 4, 2023
04 Jul
Praise in the Park
4 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 5, 2023
05 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
5 Jul 23
Charlottesville
05 Jul
Bluegrass in the Park
5 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 9, 2023
09 Jul
Red Wing Music Festival
9 Jul 23
Mt. Solon
Events on July 10, 2023
10 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
10 Jul 23
Charlottesville
Events on July 11, 2023
11 Jul
Praise in the Park
11 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 12, 2023
12 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
12 Jul 23
Charlottesville
12 Jul
Bluegrass in the Park
12 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 13, 2023
13 Jul
James River Bluegrass Association Jam Session
13 Jul 23
Madison Heights
Events on July 16, 2023
16 Jul
Humpback Rocks Summer Concert Series
16 Jul 23
Lyndhurst
Events on July 17, 2023
17 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
17 Jul 23
Charlottesville
Events on July 18, 2023
18 Jul
Praise in the Park
18 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 19, 2023
19 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
19 Jul 23
Charlottesville
19 Jul
Bluegrass in the Park
19 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 22, 2023
22 Jul
Music in the Park Series at Smith Mountain Lake
22 Jul 23
Huddleston
Events on July 24, 2023
24 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
24 Jul 23
Charlottesville
Events on July 25, 2023
25 Jul
Praise in the Park
25 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 26, 2023
26 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
26 Jul 23
Charlottesville
26 Jul
Bluegrass in the Park
26 Jul 23
Staunton
Events on July 31, 2023
31 Jul
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
31 Jul 23
Charlottesville
Events on August 1, 2023
01 Aug
Praise in the Park
1 Aug 23
Staunton
Events on August 2, 2023
02 Aug
Old-Time Jam at The Front Porch
2 Aug 23
Charlottesville
02 Aug
Bluegrass in the Park
2 Aug 23
Staunton