Nightlife

Everyone has their own version of the perfect night out on the town. Maybe yours involves strolling quaint streets lined with barsrestaurants, and boutiques. Maybe it’s dancing into the wee hours of the night. Maybe it’s enjoying dinner before some live music (many of Annapolis’ restaurants host nationally-recognized performers and local favorites). Pub crawl? There’s no better place than Annapolis & Anne Arundel County.

That's what makes Anne Arundel County the perfect choice for nightlife: Whatever itinerary you imagine, we can make it happen. From cozy pubs and waterfront cocktails to dance parties and rooftop patios, it's all in Anne Arundel County.

Bach "St. John Passion"

Join us at St. Anne’s Church on Friday, March 29, at 7:00pm for a very special Good Friday evening service that features a complete performance of the powerful St. John Passion (BWV 245) written by Johann Sebastian Bach for Good Friday in 1724, 300 years ago. This presentation is part of the Bach+...

Eric Hutchinson Band: Sounds Like This 15th Anniversary Tour

Singer/songwriter Eric Hutchinson is feeling nostalgic as he prepares to spend 2023 celebrating the 15th anniversary of his debut album, Sounds Like This. “It’s a special record for me - one that changed my life, my career, and introduced my music to a new audience I could only have dreamt of,” the...

The Baker's Wife

Music & Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Book by Joseph Stein Directed by Michelle Bruno Performance Dates: March 1 - 30, 2024 The bickering residents of a rural village in 1935 Provence, France, have been without a baker for seven weeks. They finally find peace and contentment in the new baker,...

Sam Grow Band

Country singer Sam Grow is a small-town kid from Southern Maryland who’s been fortunate enough to cash in on big dreams thanks to hard work. Recently crossing more than 125 Million Spotify streams on his music, Grow is showing no signs of slowing down as he prepares to release of his 4th studio...

The Steel Wheels (All Ages Matinee)

The Steel Wheels have long been at home in the creative space between tradition and innovation, informed by the familiar sounds of the Virginia mountains where the band was formed, but always moving forward with insightful lyrics and an evolving sound. In 2005, Jay Lapp (vocals, guitars, mandolin)...

 

Sure, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County are known for their sailing scene. But did you know our live music scene is thriving, too? With dozens of bands living within a 20-mile radius of Annapolis, music lovers are never far from local musicians who play regularly in our restaurants, bars, and pubs. Enjoy world-renowned artists at the Let's Go Music Fest in June, or come for the Annapolis Songwriters Festival in September. Annapolis and Anne Arundel County is the place where you can hear live music ranging from soul, rock, and blues to jazz, country, reggae, psychedelic funk, and everything in between. 

Did you know Annapolis is home to the number one nightclub with fewer than 500 seats in the world? Rams Head On Stage is one of the premier musical attractions in downtown Annapolis. It is joined by more than a dozen downtown restaurants offering live music to get you out of your seat and onto the dance floor. 

Want more? Scroll for more live music acts and venues as you plan your next visit to Anne Arundel County.