Malden Porchfest 2025 kicks off on May 31

Daylong community-focused event, now in its fourth year, is expected to be biggest PorchFest to date

On Saturday, May 31, Malden PorchFest, a community-wide free arts festival, is coming again across the city. This year’s event is set to be its biggest ever, with 143 performers and 59 hosts participating. Free music by talented performers right in Malden!

PorchFest is a free all-ages festival with a wide range of performers who reflect the diversity and experiences of the city — with locations in each neighborhood. PorchFest’s overall goal is to strengthen connections between residents within the Malden community, spotlight the unique characteristics of Malden’s vibrant music scene and give voice to lesser-known local organizations.

Attendees are encouraged to explore the city and check out musical acts while connecting with neighbors. As in previous years, Malden PorchFest will feature block parties, countless porch and yard performances, stages at City Hall Plaza, Idle Hands Brewery, Starbucks, Pisa Pizza, and a new stage at Bike to the Sea’s Bike Kitchen on Canal Street, to name a few.

Funded in part by the Adelaide Breed Bayrd Foundation, the Malden Cultural Council, the Mass Cultural Council and the Malden Industrial Aid Society, Malden PorchFest is designed to celebrate the arts by allowing local musicians and other performers — comedians, spoken word poets and more — to have a space to share their art and build community with other Maldonians. The organizing team is made up of volunteers who are committed to music and building community. More volunteers are always welcome.

If you want to participate as a host, performer or volunteer, please go to maldenporchfest.org or email the organizing team at te**@*************st.org. A schedule of the day’s events can be found at maldenporchfest.org.

Malden PorchFest is for everyone, see you on May 31!