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Posted By: The Reporter September 19, 2025
Carmel PorchFest returns to the Arts & Design District from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21.
Carmel PorchFest, a free, family-friendly music festival, transforms porches into stages and sidewalks into front-row seats in the neighborhood north of the Arts & Design District. Attendees will have the chance to experience live performances from 62 local bands across a variety of genres.
In addition to music, the event features food and beverage vendors, community booths, and ample space to kick back and enjoy the atmosphere. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own chairs, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy a full day of music, food, and fun for all ages.
New this year … Visitors can take their PorchFest experience to the next level with the brand-new Carmel PorchFest app.
The free app puts everything festival-goers need right at their fingertips, including a map of all participating porches, a full band lineup and performance schedule, food and beverage vendor information, and other helpful details to make navigating the event seamless and fun. Click here to download the app today. You can also view the map at this link.
Additional activities
Special edition Carmel PorchFest T-shirts will be available for purchase. Sales go toward the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program, which provides grants to youth in our community with musical aspirations.
The Carmel PorchFest board will award a Carmel PorchFest grant to a deserving Carmel High School student at 1 p.m. at Porch 16.
Learn more at CarmelPorchFest.org.
