Roslindale Porch Fest is a day of music, fun, and community
What’s It Like To Attend Porch Fest?
Never been to a Porch Fest? You’re in for a treat.
Porch Fests are special. Started in Ithaca, New York in 2007, Porch Fest events bring local musicians and neighborhoods together to celebrate and create a sense of community.
Picture over 150 bands, singers, DJs, and everything in between, spread across Roslindale for one seriously musical afternoon – creating a walkable trail of performances all over the neighborhood.
Download the Roslindale Porch Fest app, grab your sunglasses, a couple of a friends, and maybe a lawn chair, and enjoy a free day of entertainment. It’s a fantastic way to meet your neighbors (especially the ones who share your taste in music).
FAQs
(Note that there are FAQs for Performers and Hosts elsewhere on our site)
Who can attend Roslindale Porch Fest? Do you need to live in Roslindale?
Anyone can attend Roslindale Porch Fest. It’s free and open to the public – Rozzidents and non-Rozzidents, alike.
How do I know where to go?
You can plan ahead or go with the flow. There’s no wrong way to enjoy Roslindale Porch Fest. We will be post the list of performers and the schedule on our website, plus new for this year (and the easiest way to navigate Porch Fest) is the Roslindale Porch Fest app. Available for iPhone and Android, it will have the schedule, map and all the info you need to get the best out of Porch Fest.
How long does Roslindale Porch Fest last?
Roslindale Porch Fest goes from 1:00pm to 6:00pm, with performance slots from 1:00-2:00pm, 2:20-3:20pm, 3:40-4:40pm, and 5:00-6:00pm. You can come and go at any time.
Are kids welcome?
Totally! It’s a perfect family friendly event for all ages. Bring your kids, dog, grandma, boss – we don’t care, as long as you show up.
How will I know if it’s rained out?
We will post on social media by 10am the day of. Follow along using the links below to stay up-to-date!