The Birchmere Concerts 2025

We arrived at The Birchmere around 5:45 and the parking was already filling up. In hindsight, it would have been easier to leave if we would have backed into the spot but everyone was nice when leaving and we still got out quickly and easily. Walking up to the building, the first thing you notice are the beautiful murals to let you know that you are DEFINITELY in the right place! After getting our line ticket at the box office we sat in the bar area waiting for the door to open. They called numbers and everyone got into the concert hall quickly. The seating is very close together but manageable...could be troublesome for handicapped and disabled though. The servers were quick and efficient at getting our orders and drinks refilled. The food was really good and it was nice not having to figure out how to eat when coming right from work! The venue is filled with closely packed tables but right up to the stage! You could literally reach out and touch them on stage if you wanted to! Overall and very nice venue and I would definitely return!

This place is great for experiencing American live music. The music was fantastic, and we really enjoyed it. However, there are a few things I’d like to mention. I visited here in October 2023, and we tried some different foods. Unfortunately, I ordered the countryside chicken with mashed potatoes, but it was bland and tasteless, lacking salt or seasoning. On the bright side, I also tried some fish and chips from my friends, which were okay. The service was decent, although not the best, perhaps due to the crowd that day. Additionally, before the music band started, there was a woman singing for almost 30 minutes, which got us quite bored.

I love the Birchmere! Yummy food (don’t miss the nachos and the flat breads) and wonderful music. Great funky place with fun bands and cool atmosphere. Thanks for always being there with the tunes, Birchmere. We’ll be back often!

My mom and I saw The Voices of Motown Christmas show at the Birchmere. This was our first time and we had a great time. I didn't realize the venue is as large as it is, but it has a cozy feel to it. While there were a few folks dressed to impress, there's no dress code so you don't feel like you have to dress up. Come as you are. I was even more impressed with the food and the service. We ordered wings and the Ginger glazed chicken thighs with mac and cheese and smothered cabbage. What in the world did the cook know about smothered cabbage...it was delicious!!! Done right! My Momma was impressed! Our food was out within 20 minutes or less. It's a well-oiled machine. Their system works! And not to mention the free parking. A rare treat in the DMV. Overall, it was a great experience and I look forward to our next visit.

It's a great intimate place to eat, drink and listen to artists perform. Everyone in attendance was so interactive and had a great time