BACK ON THE PORCH: The Arts Council of Princeton is seeking performers and porch hosts for the 2026 Porchfest festival, scheduled for April 25. (Photo by Matthew Raspanti)

The Arts Council of Princeton is inviting local musicians, performers, and residents to participate in Princeton Porchfest 2026, a free, community-wide music festival taking place Saturday, April 25, from 12-6 p.m.

Porchfest transforms front porches, stoops, yards, and other outdoor spaces throughout Princeton into stages for live performances. The event encourages audiences to stroll through town and enjoy a wide variety of music and performance styles in a welcoming neighborhood setting. Performers of all genres are encouraged to apply to present a 45-minute set. There is no fee to participate, and acts range from solo musicians to full bands.

The Arts Council is also seeking porch hosts, who are community members willing to offer their porch or outdoor space as a performance site. Hosts must be located within walking distance of other performance locations and provide access to electrical power for performers.

Applications for performers and porch hosts are due by Thursday, February 12 at 11:59 p.m. Visit artscouncilofprinceton.org for more information.