Porches across Lexington will once again turn into live music venues as Lexington Porch Fest returns for its second annual celebration of local music and community on June 6–7, 2026.

Presented by BACK Construction and coordinated by Smiley Pete Publishing, the free, family-friendly event invites attendees to explore neighborhoods throughout the city while enjoying performances from more than 40 local and regional musicians.

Originally launched in 2025 as part of the 250Lex celebration, Porch Fest features a “choose your own adventure” format with performances taking place on residential porches, front lawns and neighborhood businesses all across Lexington. Guests are encouraged to stop by as many performances as they’d like throughout the weekend.

Music genres will include Americana, bluegrass, folk, R&B, rock, blues, singer-songwriter and more, showcasing both well-known local acts and emerging artists.

Saturday, June 6

• The Barely Shaken String Band
  451 Kenton St. • 12–4 p.m. • Old-Time Traditional String Music
• Dylan Whitlow (of The Magpies)
  193 Kentucky Ave. (Emporium Vintage & Antiques) • 1–2 p.m. • Rock
• Sarah & The Buds
  110 Clyde St. • 1–2 p.m. • Cover Band / Classics / Country / Rock / Sing-a-longs
• Kevin Holm-Hudson
  3241 Raven Cir. • 1–2 p.m. • Eclectic Singer-Songwriter
• Lucky Ukulele Club
  3251 Beaumont (Beaumont YMCA) • 2–3 p.m. • Oldies
• Grace & The Jambros
  545 Hill-n-Dale Rd. • 2–3 p.m. • Folk / Indie
• Nero’s Fiddle
  852 Robin Rd. • 2–3 p.m. • Appalachicana / Folk Rock
• Obliferous
  194 Castlewood Dr. • 2–3 p.m. • Noise Rap
• Liberty Road
  1070 Lane Allen Rd. (Beaumont Presbyterian Church) • 2–4 p.m. • Bluegrass Jam
• Tori Forsyth & Jordan Lee King
  1170 Manchester St. (Halligan’s Bar & Grill) • 2–3:30 p.m. • Singer-Songwriter
• Intrepid Ensemble
  421 Silver Maple Way • 3–4 p.m. • Classic Covers from the ’60s–’80s
• Cody Hiatt
  164 Louisiana Ave. • 3–4 p.m. • Psychedelic Drone-Folk
• JAY @itsjay859 with EASYTHEDJ
  565 Mount Tabor • 3–5 p.m. • Hip-Hop/Rap
• Weak Ass Mushroom Tea
  4473 Aligan Way • 3–4 p.m. • Original Alt Rock, Classic Rock, Folk & Classic Country
• Lexington Music Education – Rock School
  1736 Shenandoah Dr. • 3–5 p.m. • Eclectic Rock
• Tiramisu
  340 Transylvania Park • 4–5 p.m. • Jazz-Fusion
• Hot Cookies of the Bluegrass
  39 Mentelle Park • 4–5 p.m. • ’50s & ’60s Pop
• Gabe & Kyle
  212 Burke Rd. • 4–5 p.m. • ’60s & ’70s Rock / Country
• Carrie Thacurator, Dallarina, Clutch Porter & Friends
  116 Venice Park • 4–6 p.m. • Hip-Hop
• Lauren Mink & Dale Adams
  7086 Tates Creek Rd. (Talon Winery) • 4–7 p.m. • Country
• Randy
  271 Larch Lane • 5–6 p.m. • Honky Tonk

Sunday, June 7

• Slashes Family Band
  327 McDowell Rd. • 12–1 p.m. • New Wave / Yacht Rock
• Josh Douglas
  431 Kingswood Dr. • 12–1 p.m. • Singer-Songwriter / Folk
• Neverly Brothers / Clawmachine
  111 Victory Ave. • 1–3 p.m. • All-Ages Ukulele/Sousaphone Music / Rock ’n’ Roll
• Voodoo Bear
  187 Old Park Ave. • 1–2 p.m. • Original World Music
• Mo Bell
  134 McDowell Rd. • 2–3 p.m. • Blues / R&B / Rock & Roll
• Last One, I Promise
  475 S. Ashland (Ashland Terrace) • 2–3 p.m. • Country & Bluegrass
• Cane Run Bluegrass Band
  138 Suburban Ct. • 2–3 p.m. • Bluegrass
• Xander Tuttle & Mike Tuttle
  1163 Athenia Dr. • 2–4 p.m. • Indie Folk / Blues Rock
• Sarah & The Buds
  1708 Harper Ct. • 2–3 p.m. • Cover Band / Classics / Country / Rock / Sing-a-longs
• Voodoo Dolls / Jarley Yung / Valus
  1736 Shenandoah Dr. • 2–4:30 p.m.
• Casey Hensley
  2024 Tamarack Dr. • 3–4 p.m. • Folk / Americana / Bluegrass
• My Two Dads
  142 Suburban Ct. • 3–4 p.m. • ’80s / ’90s / Pop Culture Hits
• C.C. Matthews
  2013 Alexandria Dr. • 4–5 p.m. • Folk / Americana / Country / Blues
• Cody Hiatt
  207 E. Fifth St. • 4–5 p.m. • Psychedelic Drone-Folk
• Tom Ghent
  2473 Brookshire Cir. • 4–5 p.m. • Original Folk / Country
• Porch Fest Dance Party with DJ Leeroy
  183 Old Park Ave. • 4–6 p.m. • Soul, Jazz & Groove Vinyl Dance Party
• Large Flying Mammal, The Current
  876 Pinkney Dr. • 4–6 p.m. • Rock
• Lucy & The Love Letters
  617 Price Ave. • 5–6 p.m. • Jazz
• Pearl’s Pizza Party feat. Sky Cathedral, Mammoth Cave II & Boneheaver
  133 N. Limestone (Pearl’s) • 4–8 p.m. • Slice Night Pizza Party Featuring Music by Friends of Pearl’s

Attendees are encouraged to bring camping chairs, snacks and beverages while being mindful of neighborhood parking and foot traffic. Since musicians are donating their time for the event, guests are also encouraged to support performers through tips or Venmo donations when possible.

Lexington Porch Fest is a rain-or-shine event, though some performances may shift due to weather conditions.