Tacoma Porchfest 2026 — July 18 & 19 — Free Live Music

That's a Wrap

Thank you for making 2026 the best year of Tacoma Porchfest yet. Have an amazing summer!

Waiting for your merch pre-order?

Our final run of Tacoma Porchfest 2026 merch is now in production. We estimate it will be ready in mid to late August. Keep an eye on your email inbox. Pickup will be at Hi-Voltage Records.

A crowd gathered for a backyard performance at Tacoma Porchfest
Tacoma Porchfest festival map showing the AM and PM route split

Two Days
Two Neighbor-
hoods

Too much goodness for one day. Too much music for one neighborhood. Porchfest takes place over 2 days in the central Tacoma area on each side of 6th Ave.

Festival-goers in costume at Tacoma Porchfest

Photo by @ohdamn_jam

People dancing at a Tacoma Porchfest show

Photo by @ohdamn_jam

A guitarist performing at Tacoma Porchfest

Photo by @ohdamn_jam

A band performing on a porch at Tacoma Porchfest

Tacoma Porchfest is organized by community members in partnership with Central Neighborhood Council, North End Neighborhood Council, and the Sixth Ave Business District.

The festival is made possible with funding from Tacoma Venues & Events and individual donations from festival attendees.

Tacoma Porchfest has received Citywide Event Designation.

This machine builds community.

Tacoma Creates Tacoma Venues & Events Central Neighborhood Council North End Neighborhood Council 6th Ave Business District

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Applications Closed

Thank you for your interest in performing at Tacoma Porchfest. We have closed applications, as we have begun the process of matching performers to host porches. Please email us at bands@tacomaporchfest.org to be added to our waitlist. We will reach out as we determine how much room we have.

Applications Closed

Thank you for your interest in hosting a porch at Tacoma Porchfest. We have closed host applications, as we have begun the process of matching performers to host porches. Please email us at hosts@tacomaporchfest.org to be added to our waitlist. We will reach out as we determine how much room we have.

Volunteer With Us

To prospective volunteers: Come see us during today's event at the Grant Center (2510 N 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98406) to ask about available opportunities! More volunteers are always needed and welcome.