2026 Carmel PorchFest Events
Enjoy live performances from talented local musicians in the beautiful Arts & Design District, bringing the community together for unforgettable summer events.
Late Night on Main with Jai Baker
Late Night on Main is a street party that takes place on Carmel’s Main Street with a large stage for a main act to perform. Businesses stay open late and several food and beverage vendors are onsite.
Late Nights take place on the 3rd Saturday of each summer month and vendors open at 6 p.m. Bring your bag chairs to enjoy a beautiful night of music, community and fun.
Jai Baker 3 is a local country band who last performed at Late Night on Main in 2023 and absolutely killed it! You won't want to miss this fan favorite event.
Late Night on Main with Blair Clark & The Fun Factor Band
Late Night on Main is a street party that takes place on Carmel’s Main Street with a large stage for a main act to perform. Businesses stay open late and several food and beverage vendors are onsite.
Late Nights take place on the 3rd Saturday of each summer month and vendors open at 6 p.m. Bring your bag chairs to enjoy a beautiful night of music, community and fun.
The Fun Factor Band is a fun, upbeat, musically-versatile, energetic band with quality musicians, strong vocals and experienced entertainers. Electrifying singer, Blair Clark, is the leader of the The Fun Factor Band.
Late Night on Main with DUDE!
Late Night on Main is a street party that takes place on Carmel’s Main Street with a large stage for a main act to perform. Businesses stay open late and several food and beverage vendors are onsite.
Late Nights take place on the 3rd Saturday of each summer month and vendors open at 6 p.m. Bring your bag chairs to enjoy a beautiful night of music, community and fun.
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 fronted by Renée Michelle Merrifield, a versatile female singer and charismatic star. Renée is backed by session sidemen musicians: John Emhardt, Tony Medeiros (Healing Sixes), Jimmy “JPS3” Slaymon (Alter Ego), and Marc Johnson (Wonderdrug).
Carmel PorchFest
Carmel PorchFest is free, family-friendly and offers a variety of musical acts that is sure to please everyone. Plenty of food and beverage vendors are available, which makes for the perfect fall festival.
We host close to 60 bands on approximately 20 porches, giving local bands the opportunity shine. Multiple food and beverage vendors onsite create the perfect festival vibe Between 10,000 – 15,000 people attend Carmel PorchFest each September.
