The main festival takes place Saturday, May 16, from 11 AM–6 PM.

Porchfest takes place on the front porches of Virginia Highland neighborhood homes, conveniently located near the Va-Hi intersection of Virginia Ave NE and North Highland Ave.

Tickets are available online for early bird pricing at $10.

Prices increase closer to the festival: $15 starting May 2, and $20 on May 16.

Admission is free for guests under 18 with ID or chaperone.

Have your ticket(s) ready for scanning at festival entrances, located at surrounding street intersections. Check-in starts at 10:30 AM on May 16. Wristbands will be given upon entry.

Neighbors who live within and on the perimeter streets of the festival footprint may request up to 10 free tickets and 20 if hosting a band. Email porchfest@virginiahighlanddistrict.com, and once we verify your address, we’ll help you move forward with your request.

Please reference above question Where is Porchfest held? above to view the map of the eligible homes.

Yes. If your home is outside the festival footprint, a ticket is required to attend. Thanks for supporting Porchfest!

Yes, VaHi Supporter resident donors may request up to 5 complimentary tickets. If you are an existing VaHi Supporter, you already received an email with instructions on how to claim your tickets.

If you'd like to become a VaHi Supporter, click here to learn more and sign up!

Yes, coolers are welcome! Please drink responsibly, support our local businesses and vendors, and make sure there is water in your cooler!

Absolutely! Porchfest is an all-ages event. Bring the kids, grandparents, and everyone in between.

Yes! Streets within the festival footprint are pedestrian-friendly and wheelchair accessible.

Friendly pets on leash are welcome, but please remember that streets will be crowded, the temperature may be hot, and music can be loud.

Comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and your festival ticket. Lawn chairs and rolling coolers are discouraged.

Porchfest is rain or shine!

Free neighborhood street parking is very limited, so rideshare is strongly encouraged. A bike valet will be available at the “Field of Dreams” at the corner of Virginia Ave and Ponce de Leon Place, across from Virginia-Highland Elementary School.

Road closures will be in effect May 16 from 7 AM–8 PM on the following streets:

Barnett St., Virginia Cir., Adair Ave., Highland View, Ponce de Leon Terr., Drewry St., Rupley Dr., Todd Rd., De Leon St., Arcadia St., and Frederica St. (north of Greenwood Ave).

Music is viewable from the streets only. Please be respectful of neighborhood homes and DO NOT request entry to private residences for viewing or restroom access.

You asked. We listened. This year’s festival improvements include:

• Expanded infrastructure, including doubled security, restrooms, and staffing‍
• 4 decentralized zones with their own restrooms, vendors, EMS, water stations, and bars
• Pedestrian-only corridors for easier movement between stages
• Additional trash and sanitation crews to keep the neighborhood clean