Canceled: From Folk To Rock, “Newtown Porchstock” Returning For 2nd Year

EDITOR'S NOTE: Due to the Nor'easter, which is forecast to bring rain and wind to the area on Saturday, the Newtown Experience has announced the cancellation of the event for 2026.

If you've got some time on your hands on Saturday, stop by Second Sin Brewing Company (17 North State St.) between Noon and 2 p.m. to try their special Porchstock beer. Cool porchstock t-shirts will also be for sale. Also, The Temperance House is having the Faraway Guys at 7 p.m.

"We're as disappointed as you are about the cancellation, but we'll be back bigger and better next year! Thank you for your understanding," said organizers.

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NEWTOWN, PA — The Newtown Experience will hold the 2nd annual “Newtown Porchstock” on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Porchstock is a free, walkable music festival held on front porches, front yards or driveways throughout Newtown Borough. The event is a way for local bands and musicians to showcase their talents and the community to come together and celebrate Newtown.

During Porchstock, participants walk between houses at their own pace and in any order, stopping to listen to various musicians along the way. Attendees can bring their own folding chairs, non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to enjoy. They’re also encouraged to have a bite to eat at any of the Borough’s restaurants.

At each location, maps will be available showing other Porchstock stops. Locations and musicians include:

• 28 South Chancellor Street – RSVP Brass Quintet (Covers, Classical, Ragtime, Jazz, Pop, Fusion … Bach to Beatles) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 102 Jefferson Street – Far Away Guys (Classic Rock, Blues, Alternative & Some Originals) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• St. Luke’s Episcopal Church (100 East Washington Avenue) – Definitive Groove (funky covers of hits 60s to today) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 211 Washington Avenue – Jennie Luhman (Piano Tunes) – 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• 114 Liberty Street – North Elm (Covers) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 120 South Chancellor Street – The Monacchio Boys (Covers 60s to 90s) – 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• 312 Washington Avenue – M&N Band (Pop and Classical) – 1 to 3 p.m.
• Boone Garden (corner of Court & Centre) – Free Men in Paris (Rock/Pop from 60s to Today) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 228 South Chancellor Street – Fever Swamp (Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Finger-Style Guitar) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 14 South Chancellor Street – Acoustic Spiral (Classic Rock, Yacht Rock, Some Current Music) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• Newtown Theatre (120 North State Street) – S&S Dixie (Dixeland New Orleans Jazz) – 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• 191 North Chancellor Street – The Limit (American/Country Rock) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 410 Washington Avenue – Anthony Perrotti (Folk, Americana, 70s Acoustic) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 212 Washington Avenue – Hailey Rose (Country, Americana) - 1 to 2:30 p.m.
• 115 Washington Avenue – Bill Avayou Quartet (Jazz) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 131 Liberty Street – The Weldons (Pop/Rock Covers) – 2:30 to 4 p.m.
• 159 Jefferson Street – Steo (Alt, Rock, Classics, Shoegaze) – 1 to 4 p.m.
• 106 East Centre Avenue – Eric Labacz & Friends (Originals, Some Covers) - 1 to 4 p.m.
• 20 North Lincoln Avenue – Will Rhodin & Friends (Originals) – 1 to 4 p.m.

*Locations and musicians are subject to change

There is no rain date for the event. For more information, visit
TheNewtownExperience.org .