Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day - 2026
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🎶 What if, for one day, everything stopped—and we all just listened to the music? 🎶
This isn’t just a local block party; it’s a global movement celebrating the power of music to bring people together. On Saturday, August 29th, musicians in over 70 countries and 1,000+ cities worldwide will step outside to fill the air with music....and for our 5th year Morganton will be celebrating with music all around town. 🌍✨
🎸 THE CONCEPT IS SIMPLE
Head outside and let music connect us. Whether you’re jamming with old friends, playing a solo acoustic set, or just soaking it all in from a lawn chair, join in and enjoy a day of music, community, and friendship.
Want to play? Just go outside and play—any time, as much or as little as you like. Play alone or invite friends. Make the day as big or as small as you want, then share a video online using #playmusicontheporchday #morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
🗺️ BUILD YOUR MUSICAL CRAWL: THE 2026 SCHEDULE
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends, and map out your perfect day of local music:
🕒 Morning Lineup (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 📍 Farmers Market, 300 Beach St
The Irish Twins featuring John: Old-time, bluegrass & folk.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 📍 517 Lenoir St
The JAM Kids (ages 7-18): Traditional bluegrass and old-time mountain music from the Morganton and Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians programs.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
📍 The Burleson House, 200 Lenoir St
Morganton Ukulele Society: Bring your uke and join the regular jam, or just bring a chair and enjoy!
🕒 Midday Lineup (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Hootenanny: A lively, all-day mix of musicians playing Gospel, Rock, Traditional, and more.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St
Syncro-Tonic Swag: A four-piece powerhouse blending R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 306 Avery Ave
Velvet & Steel: Acoustic rock classics blending timeless songs with rich harmonies.
1:00-2:30 PM: | 📍 514 Lenoir St
R.W. Roldan: Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter based in Topanga, California. He blends folk, country, and blues to tell stories about his life.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St
Brittny Charity and Friends: Soulful originals and fan favorites with a fresh, worldly ukulele sound.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 📍 510 King St
The Nuther Brothers: Folk-rock ranging from lighthearted humor to thought-provoking original songs.
🕒 Afternoon & Evening Lineup (2:00 PM – 7:45 PM)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 206 Davis St
Jim Struble: Acoustic guitar favorites from the 60s & 70s played right from the front porch.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Buffalo Cove: Upbeat Americana band playing traditional, bluegrass, and Irish music with tight harmonies.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 📍 208 S. College St
Community Song Circle (led by Melissa Sparks): Join in singing simple, uplifting songs learned by ear. All ages welcome!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 📍 523 Lenoir St
Centerpiece Jazz: Classic jazz, blues, and timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 📍 121 W. Union St
The Red Dirt Revelators: Deep Delta blues roots mixed with heavy Blue Ridge mountain rock.
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM | 📍 Union Art Studio, 113 W. Union St
Eutectic: A dark synthwave project mixing rich synth lines with heavy grooves and metal-influenced breakdowns.
🧳 WHAT TO BRING
Lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, cold beverages a few friends, and your love for local music!
🔍 EXPLORE THE WORLD MAP
Want to see how our town fits into the bigger picture? Head to www.playmusicontheporchday.com to explore the official worldwide map. Search "Morganton, NC", zoom in, and click the pins to see exactly who is playing where around our community!
📸 SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!
Please share this schedule on your timeline, invite your friends, and post your photos or videos throughout the day using our official hashtags:
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
#downtownmorgantonnc
#livemusic
#morgantonculturalartscommission
Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day is proudly supported by the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission.
See you on the porches! 🎸🎻🎹
This isn’t just a local block party; it’s a global movement celebrating the power of music to bring people together. On Saturday, August 29th, musicians in over 70 countries and 1,000+ cities worldwide will step outside to fill the air with music....and for our 5th year Morganton will be celebrating with music all around town. 🌍✨
🎸 THE CONCEPT IS SIMPLE
Head outside and let music connect us. Whether you’re jamming with old friends, playing a solo acoustic set, or just soaking it all in from a lawn chair, join in and enjoy a day of music, community, and friendship.
Want to play? Just go outside and play—any time, as much or as little as you like. Play alone or invite friends. Make the day as big or as small as you want, then share a video online using #playmusicontheporchday #morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
🗺️ BUILD YOUR MUSICAL CRAWL: THE 2026 SCHEDULE
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and friends, and map out your perfect day of local music:
🕒 Morning Lineup (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 📍 Farmers Market, 300 Beach St
The Irish Twins featuring John: Old-time, bluegrass & folk.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 📍 517 Lenoir St
The JAM Kids (ages 7-18): Traditional bluegrass and old-time mountain music from the Morganton and Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians programs.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
📍 The Burleson House, 200 Lenoir St
Morganton Ukulele Society: Bring your uke and join the regular jam, or just bring a chair and enjoy!
🕒 Midday Lineup (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Hootenanny: A lively, all-day mix of musicians playing Gospel, Rock, Traditional, and more.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St
Syncro-Tonic Swag: A four-piece powerhouse blending R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 306 Avery Ave
Velvet & Steel: Acoustic rock classics blending timeless songs with rich harmonies.
1:00-2:30 PM: | 📍 514 Lenoir St
R.W. Roldan: Americana and alt-country singer-songwriter based in Topanga, California. He blends folk, country, and blues to tell stories about his life.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council, 506 S. Sterling St
Brittny Charity and Friends: Soulful originals and fan favorites with a fresh, worldly ukulele sound.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 📍 510 King St
The Nuther Brothers: Folk-rock ranging from lighthearted humor to thought-provoking original songs.
🕒 Afternoon & Evening Lineup (2:00 PM – 7:45 PM)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 206 Davis St
Jim Struble: Acoustic guitar favorites from the 60s & 70s played right from the front porch.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Buffalo Cove: Upbeat Americana band playing traditional, bluegrass, and Irish music with tight harmonies.
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | 📍 208 S. College St
Community Song Circle (led by Melissa Sparks): Join in singing simple, uplifting songs learned by ear. All ages welcome!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 📍 523 Lenoir St
Centerpiece Jazz: Classic jazz, blues, and timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 📍 121 W. Union St
The Red Dirt Revelators: Deep Delta blues roots mixed with heavy Blue Ridge mountain rock.
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM | 📍 Union Art Studio, 113 W. Union St
Eutectic: A dark synthwave project mixing rich synth lines with heavy grooves and metal-influenced breakdowns.
🧳 WHAT TO BRING
Lawn chairs, blankets, sunscreen, cold beverages a few friends, and your love for local music!
🔍 EXPLORE THE WORLD MAP
Want to see how our town fits into the bigger picture? Head to www.playmusicontheporchday.com to explore the official worldwide map. Search "Morganton, NC", zoom in, and click the pins to see exactly who is playing where around our community!
📸 SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE!
Please share this schedule on your timeline, invite your friends, and post your photos or videos throughout the day using our official hashtags:
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
#downtownmorgantonnc
#livemusic
#morgantonculturalartscommission
Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day is proudly supported by the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission.
See you on the porches! 🎸🎻🎹
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Where is it happening?
Downtown Morganton, North Carolina, 101 S Sterling St, Morganton, NC 28655-3442, United States
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