Hosted by the Arts Council of Princeton, Porchfest, affords Princeton the opportunity to once again embrace art and culture in a safe and deeply meaningful way.

The fourth annual Porchfest will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12-6 pm.

Porchfest is a family-friendly, walkable music festival where neighbors have offered up their front porches and will feature musicians of all kinds playing free rotating shows throughout the afternoon. Attendees are invited to stroll from porch to porch and relax on front lawns and sidewalks as they enjoy live, local talent. Don’t forget to bring reusable water bottles and lawn chairs – and plan to visit local cafes and restaurants for a snack or meal while you enjoy the event!

You can support Princeton University student performers at the Undergraduate Student Government-sponsored “porch” located on the front steps and lawn of Maclean House between 11:45 am and 5:00 pm. Enjoy live student performances from the Princeton University Band, Belle Hampton, Princeton Bluegrass & Jammin', Instant Gratification (formerly Discus Throwers), Mira Eashwaran, Strawberry Milk, Althea Aguel, Jonah and the Will, and Casual Riot.

11:45am Princeton University Band

12pm Belle Hampton

12:30pm Princeton Bluegrass & Jammin'

1:00pm Instant Gratification (formerly Discus Throwers) 

2pm Mira Eashwaran

2:30pm Strawberry Milk

3pm Althea Aguel

3:30pm Jonah and the Will

4pm Casual Riot

Find your favorite porch, band, genre, and other Porchfest information on the Arts Council of Princeton’s interactive map!

For more information on PorchFest, contact the Arts Council at (609) 924-8777 ext. 150. For more information about the USG-sponsored porch, call the Office of Community and Regional Affairs at (609) 258-5144 or email Melissa Mercuro at [email protected].