# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Long Beach Arts Council's 4th Annual PorchFest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us for the **4th Annual PorchFest** in beautiful Long Beach on **Saturday, May 16th, 2026 (rain or shine)**! Spend the day biking, walking, or strolling through our neighborhoods while enjoying an incredible lineup of live music from talented local performers. This beloved, down-to-earth community festival keeps growing each year, and we’re excited to bring you our biggest celebration yet.

The day kicks off with a **Starting Line-Up** at the Long Beach Public Library from **12–2 PM**, featuring live jazz and blues along with merch sales. From there, explore the city as **live band porch performances** take place across town from **1–4:30 PM**—be sure to grab a map and schedule so you don’t miss your favorite acts.

New this year, stop by the **PorchFest Pop-Up Market** at **Kennedy Plaza / City Hall** from **2–5:30 PM**, featuring local vendors, live acoustic music, and the official PorchFest merch tent.

We’ll wrap up the day with a brand-new **Grand Finale** from **5–6:30 PM** at Kennedy Plaza / City Hall, featuring a performance by **The Dave Kellan Band**—the perfect way to close out an unforgettable day of music and community.

Be sure to join us the night before for our annual **Kick-Off Party** on **Friday, May 15th (7–10 PM)** at Bright Eye Beer Company. Enjoy fresh local brews, pick up your official PorchFest merch and event map, and catch live music from the **Katie Mitchell Band** along with special guest performers.

**Free admission. All are welcome.** Come celebrate community, creativity, and live music—right here in Long Beach.

Check out our website lbny-arts.org for the most up to date information!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/long-beach/the-long-beach-arts-councils-4th-annual-porchfest/200029889578335
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, pop-ups, parties, art, music-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 182

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029889578335?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=long+beach-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Long Beach
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY, United States, New York 11561
- **lat**: 40.58962
- **long**: -73.66636
- **full address**: 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY, United States, New York 11561

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: LBNY Arts Council (https://allevents.in/org/lbny-arts-council/21532361)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1 West Chester Street, Long Beach, NY, United States, New York 11561
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** LBNY Arts Council
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, live-music, performances, festivals, pop-ups, parties, art, music-festivals
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The Long Beach Arts Council's 4th Annual PorchFest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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