The Near Eastside Neighborhood in Athens hosts the 3rd Annual Porchfest on Sunday May 17, 2026. An epic musical experience in Athens, Ohio with over 56 musical performances on neighborhood porches and local businesses. Performances from many local bands, plus Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Jorma Kaukonen with John Hurlbut, and Sub-Saharan Africa guitar sensation, Mdou Moctar. Don’t miss the “best day in Athens” this year.

Athens Porchfest returns May 15, 16, & 17, 2026. Athens Porchfest is EXPANDING to a weekend full of local music on neighborhood porches and Uptown sidewalks, with great neighborhood vibes, and Athens magic. A John Prine Tribute with local musician covering his songs and a star-studded tribute film Uptown at the Athena Cinema on Friday evening (6PM), Westside Neighborhood Porchfest on Saturday afternoon (May 16), Uptown Athens DORA Kickoff: Porchfest on the Bricks on Saturday evening (May 16), and Near Eastside Neighborhood Porchfest on Sunday (May 17).