If you are searching for info on the local music scene in Virginia Beach you have definitely found the right post. The best musical instrument stores in your area seem like the logical place for us to begin.
There will also be some different sections for where to buy guitars and the best drum shops will also be shared. While there is plenty of crossover between some lists we think we got the right spots in the right sections for you.
Contents
- 1 Virginia Beach Musical Instrument Stores
- 2 Where To Buy Guitars
- 3 Drum Shops Near You
- 4 Instrument Repair
- 5 Music Lessons
- 6 CD & Record Stores
- 7 Virginia Beach Live Music Venues
- 8 Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
- 9 Bars With Live Music
- 10 Music Festivals In Your Area
- 11 Enjoy The Virginia Beach Local Music Scene
Up next we will get into quality instrument repair shops near you because some reading this may need a piano tuned, a guitar repaired, or work done on other band instruments and there is somebody out there that can assist.
Then it will be time to pivot to the best music lessons for kids or adults. Following that we will give a shout out to the top stores for music lovers that sell vintage CD’s and records here.
We also think many of you will want to know about the best concert halls and live music venues while some others may prefer to visit bars and restaurants that have free live music around the city.
And we will get you out of here with the best festivals on the Virginia Beach music calendar. Stay with us til the end where you will find a map with the wide variety of stores and venues we are discussing pointed out.
Everyone reading this is welcome to look through more of our city guides for the region at that link.
Virginia Beach Musical Instrument Stores
Some of the best musical instrument stores near you would be:
- Music Go Round at 2720 N Mall Dr #168
- Alpha Music at 3234 Virginia Beach Blvd
Top-quality musical instruments and equipment are sold at Music Go Round where they also buy and sell used items. New and used guitars are sold at Alpha Music along with pro sound gear, standard and custom drum sets, custom bass guitars, and more.
You can also buy instruments in your area at Moe’s Music and Audio Light & Music from some of our other lists.
Where To Buy Guitars
For all the guitars and accessories you need check out:
- Hawkins Guitar at 2100 McComas Way #601
- Guitar Center at 5483 Virginia Beach Blvd
- Russell’s Music World at 504 Washington Park, Norfolk
Hawkins Guitar has been providing excellent repair services near you while also manufacturing exceptional handcrafted guitars with intricate details using tonewood for over 20 years.
Guitar Center is home to one of the world’s largest selection of popular guitars, basses, amplifiers, keyboards, workstations, drums, percussion, microphones, PA systems, DJ equipment, stage lighting, recording software, studio gear, and more.
Drum Shops Near You
Rbh Drums at 585 South Birdneck Road #107 is one of the best drum shops in your area but you can also find more gear at the other music stores in our other lists.
Instrument Repair
Instrument repairs in Virginia Beach are available at:
- Moe’s Music at 2923 Virginia Beach Blvd
- Audio Light & Music at 6029 E Virginia Beach Blvd
- Music & Arts at 829 Lynnhaven Pkwy #117
- Orpheus Violins at 2420 Virginia Beach Blvd #120
Produce your very own music with Moe’s musical instruments. Audio Light & Music has been specializing in pro audio, recording, guitars, keyboards, on-site services like instrument and electronic repairs, and event production since 1968.
Musical instruments, accessories, and numerous services including rentals and repairs are offered at Music & Arts.
Music Lessons
Level up by taking lessons at a music school in your area:
- Fox Music at 1115 Independence Blvd #201
- Quality Music Center at 3809 Princess Anne Rd
- School of Rock at 1552 Mill Dam Rd
Fox Music is one of the best choices for quality voice lessons and is open for all ages including classical music, musical theater, rock and roll, or anything in between. Local music lessons for guitar, voice, piano, drums, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele, violin, viola, cello, trumpet, clarinet, flute, trombone, and saxophone instruments are offered at Quality Music Center.
School of Rock offers web-based learning programs for guitar and bass, piano, and drums as well as singing classes for children, teenagers, and adults. Elevation27 from our best live music venues list is another great option for music lessons.
CD & Record Stores
Check out all kinds of vintage CD’s and records at these local stores for music lovers:
- Birdland Music at 951 Providence Rd
- FYE at 701 Lynnhaven Pkwy
- Vinyl Daze Records at 958 Laskin Rd
- Skinnies Records at 431 W 22nd St, Norfolk
Birdland Music has every CD and vinyl record collection that you might possibly need including rock, soul, country, punk, reggae, metal, jazz and blues. Find music, movies, pop culture, collectibles, candy, electronics, and a whole lot more at FYE.
Vinyl Daze Records buys, sells, and even trades thousands of vinyl records and CD’s in your area along with an assortment of T-shirts, patches, and stickers.
Virginia Beach Live Music Venues
Seeing a concert at Virginia Beach live music venues is always a good time:
- Elevation 27 at 600 Nevan Rd
- The Norva at 317 Monticello Ave, Norfolk
Singing classes, piano lessons for students aged 5 years old and above, theatrical programs for teenagers, as well as acting courses are offered at Elevation 27.
Fun Restaurants With Entertainment
You can take a date or a group of friends to these restaurants with live music:
- The Hunt Room at 4200 Atlantic Ave
- Murphy’s Irish Pub at 2914 Pacific Ave
- Lunasea at 206 22nd St
- Abbey Road Pub & Restaurant at 203 22nd St
- Waterman’s Surfside Grille at 415 Atlantic Ave
Unwind by the fire and relax at The Hunt Room where handcrafted cocktails and delicious meals are served. Murphy’s Irish Pub has been providing traditional Irish food that is all freshly prepared with entertainment since 2003.
Feast your eyes with Lunasea’s sensational food offerings and cocktails in a rustic setting that are guaranteed to please you along with their six bars, dance club, cozy café, volleyball court, and multi-level decks. Delicious foods made from regionally-sourced seafood with crushed oranges are served at Waterman’s Surfside Grille where you can also often find local live music.
Bars With Live Music
There are also some bars that play live music around town:
- Calypso Bar & Grill at 1101 Atlantic Ave
- West Beach Tavern at 5000 Cleveland St
- Sky Bar at 3001 Atlantic Ave
- Big Woody’s Bar & Grill at 1479 General Booth Blvd
Calypso Bar & Grill is one of the go-to spots for fresh fish tacos, high-stacked tacos, and lobster mac and cheese. Handcrafted drinks, VIP experience, and a series of breathtaking views are offered at Sky Bar.
Try the award-winning chicken wings and homemade drinks at Big Woody’s Bar & Grill that opens every Thursday to Sunday with live music.
Music Festivals In Your Area
The American Music Festival usually takes place towards the end of August and start of September around Labor Day and is a can’t miss event.
In the past we have also discussed:
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Richmond
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Washington DC
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Baltimore
- Restaurants & Bars With Music In Raleigh
Enjoy The Virginia Beach Local Music Scene
We tried to cover everything as quickly and as well as possible for you on this page. After reading about the best musical instrument stores, drum and guitar shops, instrument repair services, classes and lessons, vintage CD and record stores, concert halls and other live music venues near you like bars and restaurants, and the best festivals in the region you should have a much better understanding of what is available.
And anyone that made it this far might just know a little bit about the local music scene themself and if so feel free to tell us what we got wrong in the comments or share your own thoughts. Now it is time for you to go enjoy the music in Virginia Beach.