For 10 years, Front Porch Fest has been bringing music, neighbors and visitors together in Evansville’s historic Haynie’s Corner Arts District. Front Porch Fest returns September 5th – 6th, 2026, celebrating a decade of turning neighborhood porches into stages and creating one of Evansville’s most unique music festivals. Best of all, Front Porch Fest EVV is free and family friendly.
The heart of the festival takes place on Saturday, September 5th, when nearly 50 musicians and groups from across the region take to porches throughout Haynie’s Corner. This year’s festival features two performance shifts, from 3–5:30 p.m. and 5:30–8 p.m., giving visitors the opportunity to stroll from porch to porch and discover new artists or settle in to enjoy a favorite. The lineup spans a wide range of genres including acoustic, Americana, country, jazz, classic rock, indie, pop, R&B and more.
Between performances, visitors can grab something to eat from local food trucks and enjoy the neighborhood atmosphere. Then, on Sunday, September 6th, the celebration continues with the Front Porch Fest After Party from 4–9 p.m., featuring Hannah Evelyn & The Handmades, Tony Henning, and Gavin Vollman.
Whether you’ve attended Front Porch Fest for years or you’re discovering it for the first time, the 10th anniversary is the perfect reason to experience this one-of-a-kind Evansville tradition. Bring your friends and family, explore Haynie’s Corner, find a porch with music you love, and celebrate a decade of local music and community at Front Porch Fest.
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