Somerville’s Porchfest made a splash in early May with more than 350 local bands anda surprise appearance from indie band Guster. Now, with summer in the air, more porchfests are scheduled around Massachusetts from June 1 to October.
Here is a list of the upcoming Porchfests.
Medford
When:June 1, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Rain date is June 2)
Where: For specific locations and a full map check theMedford Porchfest website.
Who is performing?
Artists include rock band, Aaron and the Lord, and Alice Chappell, a folk-pop local cover artist. For the full list of artists and their locations check thewebsite.
Newton
When:June 1, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Auburndale, Lower Falls, and Waban Center. For specific locations, a map click, and food truck specifics check theNewton Porchfest website.
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Who is performing?
Artists include “Elvis” & “Guests,” an Elvis tribute artist in “full costume,” andBlow My Own Horn, a solo musician with a guitar, looper pedal, and trumpet. For the full list of artists and their locations check thewebsite.
Dorchester “DorchFest”
When:June 1, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Near Ashmont and Adams Village areas. For specific locations and a map check the2024 Dorchfest website.
Who is performing?
Artists include Daniel Laurent and Jeff 2X, a hip hop musician, and The Willie J Laws Band, a blues band with a “modern funky style.” For the full list of artists and their locations check thewebsite.
Franklin
When:June 1, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where:Main Street and nearby roads. For specific locations and a map check theFranklin Porchfest website.
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Who is performing?
Artists include A Touch of Grey, country rock band, andAyre Time, a folk, classical duo. For the full list of artists and their locations check thewebsite.
West Concord
When:June 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Rain date June 9)
Where: Start at the Harvey Wheeler Community Center at 1276 Main St. For directions, parking, and food options check theWest Concord Porchfest website.
Who is performing?
Artists include Conchords, a jazz, blues, and pop band, and Grenadilla Gang, playing classical and pop favorites arranged for a clarinet choir. For the full list of artists and their locations check thewebsite.
Winchester
When:June 8, 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Rain date June 9)
Where: The Winchester Porchfest schedule will be published on theirwebsite a few days before the event.
Who is performing?
The schedule will be published on theWinchester Porchfest website a few days before the event.
Fenway
When:June 15, 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Residential, institutional, and park sites throughout the Fenway neighborhood. Specific locations and a map are not available for the festival. Check theFenway Porchfest website for updates.
Who is performing?
The full list of artists for 2024 is not available. Check thewebsite for updates. In 2023, artists included children’s acrobatics,Circus Up!, and R&B and electronic musician, futuresuzi.
Arlington
When:June 15, Divided into two zones — West Zone: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., East Zone: 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Rain date June 16)
Where: From East Arlington to around Arlington Heights. For specific locations and a map check theArlington Porchfest website.
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Who is performing?
Over 300 porches, bands, and artists. Performers include School of HONK, a “radically inclusive” brass band and all ages music school, and kid-friendly artist, Hawaiian Hapa-Haole Hula. For the full list of artists check thewebsite.
Dedham
When:June 22, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: Registration for porch hosts and bands will continue until June 1. Check theDedham Porchfest website for the published performance schedule on June 15.
Who is performing?
Registration for porch hosts and bands will continue until June 1. Check theDedham Porchfest website for the published performance schedule on June 15.
Reading
When:June 22, time TBD.
Where: The schedule for Reading Porchfest will appear in June and the map will appear around June 15. Check thewebsite for updates.
Who is performing?
Artists include rock original and cover band,O’Clock Meltdown, andAlice and the Groove Diggers, a blues, R&B and rock band,. For a full list of artists check thewebsite.
Quincy
When:June 29, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Wollaston Hill, Squantum, and Merrymount neighborhoods. Registration for porch hosts and bands will continue until June 10. Check theQuincy PorchFest website for the published performance schedule on June 26. Yard signs will be installed at the porch host locations on June 23.
Who is performing?
Check thewebsite for the published performance schedule on June 26. In 2023, artists included jam band,Nabulous, andV Street Band, a soft rock band.
Shelburne Falls
When:July 14, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: The map and schedule for the event are not currently available. Check theShelburne Falls Porch Music Festival website,Instagram, orFacebook for updates. Registration for porch hosts and bands closed on May 15.
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Who is performing?
In 2023, artists included Dad Jokes for All Ages performer Paul Bennett, and Silvie’s Okay, a queer indie folk band. The map and schedule for the 2024 event are not currently available. Check theirwebsite,Instagram, orFacebook for updates.
North Falmouth
When:Aug. 10, bands start between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Where: Along Old Main Road to County Road and Chester Street. For specific locations and a complete schedule check theNorth Falmouth Porchfest website.
Who is performing?
Artists include guitarist and original songwriter Bode Corona and 28 East, a “blue-collar” rock band. Check thewebsite for the full artist list.
Jamaica Plain
When:Aug. 24, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Two main stages atLoring Greenough House (12 South St.) and Sam Adams Brewery Community Hour (30 Germania St.) Porch hosts and performers will not be curated by Jamaica Plain Porchfest in preparation for next year’s 10th anniversary Porchfest. For more information on how to host and perform check theJamaica Plain Porchfest Facebook.
Who is performing?
Porch hosts and performers will not be curated by Jamaica Plain Porchfest in preparation for next year’s 10th anniversary porchfest. For more information on how to host and perform check theJamaica Plain Porchfest Facebook. A Google form will be sent out in the coming weeks for porch hosts to fill out their set list and addresses. Sign-ups will close on June 30.
Wellfleet
When:Aug. 24, 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in two sets with a half hour break between sets.
Where: Specific locations or a map is not currently available. Anyone interested in hosting a band can email wellfleetporchfest@gmail.com. Check theWelfleet Porchfest website or sign up for themailing list for updates.
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Who is performing?
Performance schedules and an artist list are not currently available.Applications for performers are now open until June 25. In 2023, the event presented 43 bands and over 127 musicians.
Belmont
When:Sept. 7, 11 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Registration for porch hosts and performers opens July 1 and closes July 31. Check theBelmont Porchfest website for updates.
Who is performing?
Registration for porch hosts and performers opens July 1 and closes July 31. In 2023, the event hosted 80 groups with more than 2,300 attendees. Artists included solo acoustic performer of Modern Day Idols power pop rock band,Chris Wagner, and Boom Vang, a pop rock duo.
Wakefield
When:Sept. 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Rain date Sept. 8)
Where: Registration for porch hosts and performers is now open through theWakefield Porchfest website. The schedule and performance times will be posted on theirwebsite.
Who is performing?
Registration for porch hosts and performers is now open through theWakefield Porchfest website. The schedule and artists will be posted on theirwebsite.
Sharon
When:Sept. 8, times TBD (Rain date Sept. 15)
Where: Registration for porch hosts is open, if interested email sharonporchfest@gmail.com. Check theSharon Porchfest Facebook orwebsite for updates.
Who is performing?
Registration for performers is now open through theSharon Porchfest website. Check theSharon Porchfest Facebook orwebsite for updates.
Plum Island “PlumFest”
When:Sept. 14, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Applications for porch hosts is now open on thePlumFest website. Hosts will be matched with musicians some time in August. A schedule will hopefully be in place by Sept. 1. Check the website for updates.
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Who is performing?
The 2024 event will include over 100 bands performing rock, country, Americana, R&B, and more. Applications for performers is now open on thePlumFest website until August 19. A schedule will hopefully be in place by Sept. 1.
In 2023, artists included classic rock and country band, 13fifty, and solo acoustic performer,Alan Foucault.
Melrose
When:Sept. 21, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. (Rain date Sept. 22)
Where: Specific locations are not currently available. Porch hosts can sign up on theMelrose Porchfest website. Check the website for updates andsign up for the mailing list.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules are not currently available. Performer signups are open on theirwebsite. Check the website for updates andsign up for the mailing list.
Milton
When:Sept. 21, time TBD.
Where: Specific locations are not currently available. Porch hosts can sign up on theMilton Porchfest website. Check the website for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules are not currently available. Performer signups are open on thewebsite. Check the website for updates. Past artists include 80s cover band,Slam Trans-Am, and five working moms from Milton,The Lazy Susans.
Natick
When:Sept. 21, time TBD.
Where: Information for porch hosts registrations or specific locations is not currently available. Check theNatick Porchfest website for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules are not currently available. Check theNatick Porchfest website for updates. The Natick Porchfest was cancelled due to weather last year, but artists scheduled included, acoustic covers fromCasey & Kathy and hard rock bandBlack Orange.
Roslindale
When:Sept. 21, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Specific locations or a map is not currently available. Registration for porch hosts will open in June. Sign up for the email list on theRoslindale Porch Fest website or download theRoslindale Porch Fest app.
Who is performing?
Registration for performers will open in June. Performance schedules are not currently available. Sign up for the email list on theRoslindale Porch Fest website or download theRoslindale Porch Fest app. In 2023, the event featured over 150 performers, and 90 porches.
Medway
When:Sept. 28, time TBD.
Where: Specific locations or a map is not currently available. Registration for porch hosts is now open on theMedway Porchfest website. Check thewebsite for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules and an artist list are not currently available. Registration for performers is now open on thewebsite. Check thewebsite for updates.
Lexington
When:Sept. 28, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Specific locations or a map is not currently available, but will be online soon. Lexington Porchfest headquarters is at Emery Park where attendees can pick up a map on Sept. 28. Registration for porch hosts is now open on theLexington Porchfest website. Check thewebsite for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules and an artist list are not currently available, but will be online soon. Registration for performers is now open on thewebsite. Check thewebsite for updates.
Brookline
When:Sept. 28, times TBD.
Where:Specific locations or a map is not currently available. Registration for porch hosts opens on June 1. Check theBrookline Porchfest website for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules and an artist list are not currently available. Registration for bands opens on June 1. Check thewebsite for updates.In 2023, artists included100 Mondays, Americana and indie band, and the Berklee Jazz Combo.
Maynard
When:Oct. 6, times TBD.
Where:Specific locations or a map is not currently available. Check theMaynard Porchfest Facebook for updates.
Who is performing?
Performance schedules and an artist list are not currently available. Check theFacebook for updates.
Porchfests in Sandwich, Hull,Walpole,Ashland & Hopkinton,Woburn, and Swampscott are still awaiting dates.
Ava Berger can be reached atava.berger@globe.com. Follow her@Ava_Berger_.