Trying to get more involved in your local music scene, or just looking to find some live music on a week night? We’ve got you.
Richmond has no shortage of great options for concerts under $20. If you’ve got the time and the energy, you could likely find a show every night . We’ve assembled some scene staples to catch local bands, see touring acts passing through, or maybe even get up on stage yourself.
The Camel
, 1621 W. Broad St.
Beloved by local musicians and visitors alike, this Broad Street bar has an intimate stage and a great selection of beer on tap. Looking to get up on stage yourself? The Camel hosts an open mic night
on the final Wednesday of every month.
The Canal Club
, 1545 E. Cary St.
Looking for more of a classic “rock club” environment? This Shockoe staple is also known for its themed parties — this October, for example, it’s hosting Gimme Gimme Disco
, an ABBA-inspired dance party.
The Broadberry
, 2729 W. Broad St.
Complete with a 60-ft bar and a stage that hosts a band nearly every night, the Broadberry is an iconic hub for local music. It’s also a hot spot for tribute acts — just in the next few months, you can catch homages to the Grateful Dead
, Tom Petty
, and the Allman Brothers
.
Gallery 5
, 200 W. Marshall Ave.
Come catch a local act and peruse the adjoined art galleries at this non-profit Jackson Ward staple. Bonus: Gallery5 also hosts recurring events like Jazz Nights
and First Fridays
.
Honorable mentions for this list include the Get Tight Lounge , the Fuzzy Cactus , Ipanema Cafe , and Banditos Burrito Lounge .
Looking for a full list of Richmond venues? We’ve got you there, too.