Magnolia
PorchFest 2026
Saturday
May 23
4-7:30 p.m.
Photo courtesy of flickr contributer Andres Lombana Bermudez, edited
Take a walk around beautiful Magnolia and enjoy music around every corner! This year there are more porches, more music, and more fun. Gloucester's Lobster Roller, Meat & Sweet, Crêpe du Jour, and Holy Cow Ice Cream are all joining us along the way in addition to Magnolia's 525 restaurant, GrillFriends, and JD & Myers. Porches will be swingin' from 4 to 6, and Shagalot at Knowlton Park next to our fire station keeps the vibe going until 7:30. Bring a beach chair or blanket to sit in the park, or dance by the ocean. It's time to crank up your summer - starting at the Magnolia PorchFest!
Seventeen local bands will play live on Magnolia porches 4-6pm, and then catch Shagalot 6-7:30pm. Don't forget your dancing shoes!
What's a Porch Fest? It's a walkable community event where neighbors offer up their front porches as casual live music venues. Talented local musicians play on each porch during this celebration of music and community. Simply stroll from porch to porch and soak in the vibrant sounds of local talent!
It's free, open to the public, and designed to be easily accessible by foot and bike.
Check the interactive map below for porch locations and musicians!
Musicians and Porches
Pick up maps of the music around the neighborhood, or you can follow the map below from your phone.
Don't forget to brig cash to tip the fine Cape Ann musicians who have volunteered their talent!
Work in Progress below!
Riley Hunt & the Fam Band
Talented singer-songwriter/guitarist performs modern pop, golden oldies, and soulful funk. Dad on bass.
4-6pm
7 Norman Ave.
Venmo:
Hard driving acoustic four piece. Sweet and salty, with sober Sunday morning harmonies following debauched Saturday night hollers.
4-6pm
Knowlton Park, next to fire station
Venmo:
Gloucester Songwriters Circle
A rich variety of original songs performed by a talented set of local songwriters.
4-6pm
7 Flume Rd.
Venmo:
In the Pocket
Old-time acoustic blues, jazzy blues, originals and a selection of popular songs.
4-6pm
17 Fuller St.
Venmo:
Well-known local singer-songwriter will be joined by local stars Matt Rich and Gil Clark
4-6pm
52 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
@CoreyWrinnC257
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Ken's sophisticated Americana compositions feature Celtic, jazz, and traditional folk influences that might best be described as American Baroque.
4-6pm
15 Oakes Ave.
Venmo:
Upbeat mix of Bluegrass and fresh acoustic takes on well-known classics.
4-6pm
23 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
Shagalot's intoxicating funk, fock, and soul is the perfect cap to the festivities, so save some shoe rubber for dancing!
6-7:30pm
Knowlton Park, next to the fire station
High-energy traditional tunes in the Celtic, French, Québécois, Scandinavian, and Cape Breton styles.
4-6pm
Union Congregational Church
3 Norman Ave.
Venmo:
Dog Town
Genre-blending rock with brass, playing orginals and covers from Tom Waits to the energetic Ska/Punk of Goldfinger
5-6pm
229 Hesperus Ave.
Arnie Rosen & Diana Rock
Huge and varied repertoire including jazz, Latin, Motown, Caribbean, Hawaiian, pop
4-6pm
58 Shore Rd.
Venmo:
@Diana-Rose123
Ristuben Jazz Quartet
Jazz, swing, bossa nova, and surprises from other genres.
4-6pm
49 Lexington Ave.
Venmo:
Sage
Folk/Soft Rock -
Original/Cover Mix, and a touch of Greek rebetika.
4-6pm
2 Cove Ledge Lane
Venmo:
Classic rock n' roll with a touch of country
4-6pm
205 Hesperus Ave
Venmo: (they're generously donating proceeds)
