Carmel PorchFest, Inc. announces 2026 schedule of events

Submitted by City of Carmel

Are you ready for a late-night street party in the Carmel Arts & Design District? Carmel PorchFest, Inc. recently announced four events for 2026, including three Late Night on Main events and its signature event in September, PorchFest.

Late Night on Main is a free, family-friendly community concert in the street with food and beverage vendors available. Bring your own chairs for relaxing and be ready to dance.

Carmel PorchFest

Carmel PorchFest will take place from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20. Every September across the Arts & Design District, porches turn into stages and sidewalks into front-row seats. With close to 70 performances on more than 20 porches, local bands have the opportunity to shine.

Tons of local food and beverage vendors will be onsite to create the perfect festival vibe. Carmel PorchFest is Carmel’s signature music festival: free, community-driven, and unlike anything else.

Are you interested in performing at Carmel PorchFest? Band applications are open to everyone through June 1.

Late Night on Main

Late Night on Main returns to Carmel’s Main Street on the third Saturday of each summer month. The high-energy street party spans two city blocks and begins at 6 p.m. Plenty of food and beverage vendors will be available and many of the Main Street businesses stay open late. Come early for dinner and bring your chairs.

• Saturday, June 20: Jai Baker Trio returns to Late Night on Main. This high-energy country music band is led by Jai, with brother David and best friend Kevin Bonewitz. They have an unmatched local following and know how to rock the crowd.
• Saturday, July 18: Blair Clark and The Fun Factor Band. The Fun Factor Band is made up of gifted musicians, skilled vocalists, and seasoned performers, led by the electrifying performer Blair Clark.
• Saturday, Aug. 15: DUDE! is a five-member dance pop band from Indianapolis that plays everything from to Adele to Zeppelin and A-Ha to Lady Gaga. DUDE! is led by Renée Michelle Merrifield, a versatile female singer and charismatic star.

Click here to read more about the Carmel PorchFest, Inc. 2026 events and the Carmel PorchFest Grant Program for children.