Songbyrd Music House
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Hosted by Joe Lapan & Alisha EdmonsonJoined Mar 2025
Capacity
150
Square feet
3,200
Type
Live music venue + cafe
Available
Mondays · 4pm–2am
About this space
Union Market's intimate live music venue. Real stage, real PA, real green room, plus a separate cafe area upstairs for daytime use. Capacity 150 for shows. Mondays you book the whole building.
100%Response rate
within an hourAvg response
$1MCoverage included
FreeCancellation
“We opened Songbyrd in 2014 to be the room we wished DC had. Hosting touring artists and locals is everything.” — Joe Lapan & Alisha Edmonson
What's included
Pro stage + 12-channel PA
Sound engineer (included)
Green room (private)
Full bar setup
Lighting rig + LEDs
Upstairs cafe (separate)
Merch table area
Door staff available
Perfect for
Past pop-ups that worked great in this space:
Indie Folk Showcase
Comedy Night Series
Vinyl Release Party
House rules
- Sound check by 5pm if doors at 7
- Volume cap 105dB
- Bar at wholesale + 25%
28 reviews
4.9
★★★★★
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Tash M.Nov 2026
★★★★★
Sound engineer Tim is a genius. He saved our mix in 5 minutes.
R
Reyna O.Oct 2026
★★★★★
Best small venue in DC. End of story.
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Kasper V.Sep 2026
★★★★★
150 capacity hit fast. Could've sold 300 if it fit.
Where you'll be
Union Market, Washington, DC
📍 Union Market
Exact address shared after your booking is confirmed.
