Bands & Musicians in Virginia
Virginia's musical heritage spans Blue Ridge folk and revolutionary hip-hop from Hampton Roads, where Timbaland and The Neptunes reshaped music. Richmond has a recognized punk and metal scene, and the state claims foundational contributions to beach music and go-go. Venues in Norfolk, Charlottesville, and Alexandria support diverse local and touring acts.
598 cities in Virginia
Page 2 of 30Chesapeake
Population 249,377
Norfolk
Population 236,973
Arlington
Population 235,845
Richmond
69Population 227,171
Richmond has a deep history in punk, hardcore, and indie rock, with venues like The National, The Broadberry, and Gallery5 supporting a dense network of local and touring acts. The Fan, Carytown, and Jackson Ward neighborhoods host small rooms where metal, hip-hop, and experimental music share bills. The city's mural-lined streets and college-town energy sustain a scene that values both underground credibility and cross-genre exploration.
Newport News
Population 185,118
Alexandria
Population 157,594
Hampton
Population 137,217
Roanoke
66Population 100,011
Roanoke sits along the Crooked Road, Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, with deep ties to Appalachian bluegrass, old-time string music, and folk traditions. The Jefferson Center and the Berglund Center host national touring acts, while smaller stages like the Spot on Kirk and 5 Points Music Sanctuary support local and regional artists. The nearby Floyd Country Store remains a pilgrimage site for old-time music, and the city's Down by Downtown Music Festival highlights its evolving rock and indie offerings.
Portsmouth
Population 97,384
Suffolk
Population 94,856
Lynchburg
Population 79,166
Centreville
Population 72,680
Reston
Population 62,339
Harrisonburg
Population 51,784
McLean
Population 49,587
Leesburg
Population 48,465
Tuckahoe
Population 48,049
Charlottesville
Population 46,289
Ashburn
Population 45,479
Blacksburg
Population 45,147
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