# Live Music in Staunton | Gigs, Bands & Nights Out

- **Subtitle**: Find live music in Staunton tonight, tomorrow and this weekend. Discover gigs, bands and open-mic nights at bars and venues near you.
- **Category**: Live Music
- **Type**: other

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## About

For the ones whose heart beats for music, live music events are something that you will absolutely enjoy. Groove on the most upbeat songs and enjoy the best of live music in Staunton. You will find music of all kinds and genres, discover the ones that fit your interests and enjoy the spellbinding surroundings near you. You will be in a constant dilemma what to choose and what to drop, because there is music beating all around the city. From jazz nights at the jazz clubs to soulful musical events at the best live music venues in Staunton.
Discover all the mesmerizing and all the heavy & loud music events near you.

## Live Music Events in Staunton

- **Event Name**: Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September
  - **Description**: Safe space, great tunes, and jamming together at Queen City Music Studios—don’t miss out!About this EventJoin us for the Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS for soulful tunes and good vibes TWICE in September!
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/ladies-song-circle-jam-at-qcms-september/100001999026739791
  - **Venue**: Queen City Music Studios
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, workshops, music-festivals, concerts, festivals, performances, live-music, art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: McHale & Justina at Byers Street Bistro
  - **Description**: This will be McHale & Justina's debut at Byers Street Bistro in Staunton, Virginia! 

We will provide an intimate acoustic live music experience for you as you enjoy the this local favorite. 

Come stay awhile as McHale & Justina play as a duo for
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/mchale-and-justina-at-byers-street-bistro/200030218466637
  - **Venue**: Byers Street Bistro
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  - **Categories**: music, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Common's Wealth: Episode 1
  - **Description**: 🔥 THE COMMON'S WEALTH: EPISODE 1 🔥

A NEW LIVE MUSIC SERIES IS BORN.

September 19th — Staunton, VA

What if the greatest wealth we have isn't money?

What if it's music? Art? Community? The people we create with and the moments we create together?

Welco
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/the-commons-wealth-episode-1/200030577906035
  - **Venue**: Zen Dragon Lounge
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, live-music, concerts, performances, dance
- **Event Name**: Jazz Nite with the Aioli Quartet
  - **Description**: Downtempo Live Jazz with Steve Plumbley & friends every 1st Wednesday of the Month
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Oct 07 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/jazz-nite-with-the-aioli-quartet/200030650308355
  - **Venue**: 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio
  - **Description**: The Boxcar Speakeasy crew joins us in Trio Form for a swinging set to pair with dinner & drinks
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    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/jazz-nite-with-boxcar-trio/200030075847127
  - **Venue**: 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Staunton moose
  - **Description**: " JusT Us"
Celebrating 10+years .Live music from multi-award winners including Lynchburg's Best local band 2022 and one of central Virginia's Premier family-friendly high energy multigenera bands. We also offer specific genres such as a full Lynard Skynar
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    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/staunton-moose/200030603667720
  - **Venue**: Staunton Moose
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, contests
- **Event Name**: LIVE at Staunton Eagles
  - **Description**: Classic Rock and Country you can dance to!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/live-at-staunton-eagles/200030332979643
  - **Venue**: Staunton Eagles
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- **Event Name**: Southern Smoke at Staunton Moose Lodge
  - **Description**: We are excited to be joining the Staunton Moose Lodge for a fun night of music and friendship... we're the guys that will be bringing the tunes. 

We've got a little bit of everything on the setlist... we are going heavy, we are going country and of cours
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    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/southern-smoke-at-staunton-moose-lodge/200030467931006
  - **Venue**: Staunton Moose
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: Southern Smoke at Fraternal Order of Eagles #680- Staunton
  - **Description**: We are headed to the beautiful town of Staunton VA to party!!! Good food, cold drinks and live music always seem to make for a pretty great night! Join us for a high energy show!
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    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/staunton/southern-smoke-at-fraternal-order-of-eagles-680-staunton/200030426436553
  - **Venue**: Fraternal Order of the Eagles 680
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, parties

## Trending Events in Staunton

- **Event Name**: Mischief, Magic & Murder-Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre
  - **Description**: Get ready for an evening of suspense, suspicion and intrigue where every twist and turn leads closer to the truth... or does it? Morris Slumpthorn is the renowned professor of arcane studies at Olde Staunton University of Witchcraft
  - **Venue**: The Blackburn Inn
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- **Event Name**: The Tempest
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: Mary Shelley's Frankenstein at American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: Queen City Mischief and Magic Hogwarts Reunion Banquet
  - **Description**: Feast with your favorite characters at our Hogwarts Reunion Banquet, part of Queen City Mischief and Magic. All ages!About this EventMeet up and dine with your favorite Hogwarts characters! As you enjoy your dinner, they'
  - **Venue**: Hogwarts Dining Hall (McCracken Hall), Trinity Episcopal Church
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- **Event Name**: The Emerald Cauldron Speakeasy
  - **Description**: Join us in downtown Staunton for a magical speakeasy during Queen City Mischief and Magic!

Grab a seat, raise a glass, and mingle with fellow QCMM fans at this enchanted pop-up — all for a great cause. The Junction is mixing up specialty themed cocktails
  - **Venue**: 40 Middlebrook Ave, Staunton, VA 24401-4258, United States
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- **Event Name**: Sunday Recital with Penelope Shumate, soprano and Lise Keiter, piano
  - **Description**: Join us for a delightful afternoon of music for voice and piano!  Featuring classical, musical theatre, and jazz styles.About this EventPlease join us for the first Sunday Recital of the
  - **Venue**: Francis Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Witch - The Play - Preview Performance
  - **Venue**: American Shakespeare Center - Blackfriars Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: The Powerful Quiet Fire 🔥 Soul Show LIVE at Staunton African American Heritage Festival
  - **Description**: STAUNTON, WAYNESBORO, VA and Surrounding Areas….WE’RE COMING YOUR WAY!!!  GET READY for The Hottest Show Band In The DMV “The Powerful Quiet Fire 🔥 Soul Show” will be performing LIVE at the Staunton African American Heritage Festival Gypsy Hill Park 600 C
  - **Venue**: Gypsy Hill Park
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- **Event Name**: Wildlife Center at Queen City Mischief & Magic
  - **Description**: Join the Wildlife Center on Saturday, September 26 at Queen City Mischief & Magic, a festival celebrating all things magical in historic downtown Staunton, Virginia.

Three of the Center's animal ambassadors will take the stage during two live present
  - **Venue**: Sunspots Pavilion
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## Browse Live Music Events by Date

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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Queen City Music Studios), McHale & Justina at Byers Street Bistro (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at Byers Street Bistro), The Common's Wealth: Episode 1 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Zen Dragon Lounge), Jazz Nite with the Aioli Quartet (Wed Oct 07 2026 at 06:30 pm at 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401), Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401).
- **Q**: What are the top free Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Queen City Music Studios).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Staunton today September 19, 2026?
  - **A:** Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Queen City Music Studios), The Common's Wealth: Episode 1 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Zen Dragon Lounge).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Staunton this weekend September 18–20, 2026?
  - **A:** Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Queen City Music Studios), The Common's Wealth: Episode 1 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Zen Dragon Lounge).
- **Q**: What Live Music events are happening in Staunton in September 2026?
  - **A:** Ladies' Song Circle Jam at QCMS: September (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 am at Queen City Music Studios), McHale & Justina at Byers Street Bistro (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 06:00 pm at Byers Street Bistro), The Common's Wealth: Episode 1 (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 06:30 pm at Zen Dragon Lounge), Jazz Nite with Boxcar Trio (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 23 E Beverley St., Staunton, VA, United States, Virginia 24401), LIVE at Staunton Eagles (Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm at Staunton Eagles).
- **Q**: How can I find Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Live Music events in Staunton on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Live Music events in Staunton include Queen City Music Studios, Byers Street Bistro, Zen Dragon Lounge.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Live Music events in Staunton include Queen City Music Studios, McHale and Justina, Keynote Illidge.
- **Q**: What types of Live Music events can I find in Staunton?
  - **A:** You can explore a variety of live music sub-genres and styles including Hip Hop Music, House Music, Classical Music, Afrobeats, Bachata and more.
- **Q**: Are there any online Live Music events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Live Music events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Live Music events in Staunton?
  - **A:** Follow the Live Music category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Live Music events are listed in Staunton.

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