PorchFest STL

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 (1-6 pm)

PorchFest STL is a day of free music on the streets and porches of Skinker DeBaliviere, St. Louis, with bands performing on dozens of venues on neighborhood front porches followed by a mainstage concert in the early evening at Greg Freeman Park, 6008 Kingsbury (aka Four Corners). 

That’s a wrap!

Thank you all for a magnificent PorchFest, our biggest and best yet. With 65 bands, it’s inevitable you can’t see it all, but this Instagram highlight reel is the next best thing. Or maybe this gem posted by STL From Above. And while you are at it, you can mark your calendar for next year’s event:  SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2027.

PorchFest STL 2026 schedule 

PorchFest 2026 schedule

PorchFest 2026 map

PorchFest 2026 lineup by timeslot

 

Who’s playing and what do they sound like?

Sample our Spotify playlist. Play it on shuffle for maximum richness.

 

Porch hosts

Thank you for the fantastic response! We have enough porches to host 65+ performers across the neighborhood for our biggest PorchFest yet. 

 

Performers

Application process now closed. Watch this space for info about PorchFest 2027.

 

Sponsorship opportunities

New this year: A $100 donation gets your name on the Big Funky Sign so you can show everyone who comes to this year’s event just how much you love PorchFest. Names of Superfans who donate on the day will have their names on the Big Funky Sign painted in real time on a large hand-painted sign in the mainstage area.

Thank to the many local business who have supported PorchFest this year, allowing us to take it up to the next level. Sponsorship opportunities at all levels available from $100 to $5000. 

Volunteering 

Volunteer: Many hands make light work! Sign up here to help with tasks on the day. If you are interested in helping to plan next year’s event, drop us a line at porchfeststl@gmail.com


PorchFest merch:

– Event T shirts will be available to purchase on the day.
– These delightful handprinted posters by printmaker Pete Holohan are available ($20). 

 

 

What to expect

PORCHFEST LOGISTICS:
Where to park during PorchFest: Street parking throughout neighborhood – Old Des Peres school lot, Des Peres Ave. at Westminster – St. Roch Catholic Church – Lot across from Snarf’s Sandwiches on Skinker – Des Peres Avenue, north of Kingsbury – Expo public parking off DeBaliviere Ave. – please be mindful of our neighbors and pedestrians

Transit: Skinker DeBaliviere is served by three MetroLink stations: Skinker, Delmar Loop, and Forest Park-DeBaliviere

a big THANK YOU to our sponsors

Steve’s Hot Dogs – Washington University in St. Louis  – Express Employment Professionals – Rachel Boxdorfer, ReeceNichols Real Estate – National Sales Company – Parker’s Table – Royals Bank of Missouri – State Representative Del Taylor – Cintrex AV – Jump Group – Clayton Financial – Busey Bank

PorchFest 2025 – a look back

Find your jam! An array of musical genres

Soul, funk, classical, rock, folk, novelty, choral, rap.

Headline bands in recent years: Old Capital Square Dance Club (rock), Diamond K (soul and funk), Saint Boogie Brass Band (New Orleans-style marching band), Hillary Fitz Band (folk rock/singer-songwriter), The Free Agents (classic rock).

PorchFest 2024 – a look back


PorchFest STL is presented by the Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council. Skinker DeBaliviere is a vibrant urban neighborhood in the City of St. Louis. It is bounded by the city limits on the west, Delmar Boulevard on the north, DeBaliviere Avenue on the east, and Lindell Boulevard on the south. The neighborhood is within walking distance to Washington University, Forest Park and the University City Loop. The Skinker DeBaliviere Community Council (SDCC) aims to be the connector, coordinator and facilitator of all aspects necessary to maintain and enhance our diverse, desirable and thriving community.