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RICHMOND, VA - Richmond Music Week announces its third annual week-long celebration of Richmond, Virginia’s thriving music scene taking place August 1-10, 2025. Events will be happening all week at the city’s numerous live music venues and will be

listed on Richmond Music Week’s online calendar.

 

Richmond Music Week is brought together by several Richmond music organizations and supporters including  The Auricular, RVA Playlist, HearRVA, Shockoe Records, and WRIR 97.3.

 

Throughout the week, many of Richmond’s live music venues will feature performances

from across different genres and artists from big name acts at larger venues like The

National and the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront to local and regional musicians at places

such as The Camel, Reveler Experiences, and Get Tight Lounge. Richmond Music Week will also highlight local record stores, record labels, and recording studios along with pop-up

events at various locations around the city.

 

“We’re excited to once again showcase Richmond, Virginia as an incredible music destination,” said Andrew Cothern with RVA Playlist. “Every year, we look forward to spotlighting all about our city’s music scene from local bands and nationally recognized artists to creative hubs and organizations that continue to make it better.”

The week kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 2 with 804 Day, a free all-day music and arts block party in Shockoe Bottom around the 17th Street Farmers Market area. The festival hosts multiple stages of music along with food, artisan, and non-profit vendors. Artists performing at 804 Day include Bucko, Flora and the Fauna, Høly River, Kaay Taurus, Kadencia Orchestra, Los Hermanos Alacranes, Nickelus F, REIN, Vexine and Weldon Hill Quintet.

 

Shockoe Sessions Live, the live music webcast series presented by Shockoe Records, will be hosting hip-hop artist and producer Ant the Symbol on Tuesday, Aug. 5 for a special Richmond Music Week episode at In Your Ear Studios.

 

The Auricular will be doing a giveaway of local music related prizes to be announced during the week.

 

The week ends with the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival held at Maymont Aug. 8-10 featuring artists like Masego, T.I., Jodeci, Dru Hill, CeeLo Green, and more. The festival will also be hosting a satellite jazz series called “Straight No Chaser” Aug. 6-8 at locations around the city featuring regional acts such as Calvin Brown, Sam Reed, Weldon Hill, Charles Owens, Chet Frierson, John D’earth, and Kemi Adegoroye.

 

“One of the best things about Richmond’s music scene is that it’s so diverse,” said Rian Moses-Hedrick with HearRVA. “We have rock bands, hip-hop artists, jazz musicians, metal bands, folk artists, and more. Whatever style you’re into, you can find a show you’ll love.”

 

Additional events and dates will be announced on Richmond Music Week’s social media accounts.

 

Artists with events happening during this time can submit information to be listed on the

official Richmond Music Week calendar.

 

“We hope to provide a complete list of events happening during Richmond Music Week,” said Doug Nunnally with The Auricular. “But we encourage anyone interested in discovering live music in Richmond this week to take advantage of the online listings and special events to get a taste of what the city’s music scene offers.”

 

For more information on Richmond Music Week and a list of upcoming shows, visit

richmondmusicweek.com.