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 event founded in 2014 celebrating the power of music to bring people together.
On Saturday, August 29th, musicians in over 70 countries and 1,000+ cities all over the world will step outside to fill the air with music.
🎸🎻🥁
This year marks the Morganton’s 5th annual celebration of this incredible worldwide event! 🌍✨
(scroll down to see our schedule)
🎸🎻🥁
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 see how our town fits into the bigger picture? Head over to www.playmusicontheporchday.com to explore the official worldwide map. Type "Morganton, NC" in the search bar, zoom in, and click the pins to see exactly who is playing where around our community, and see where else music is playing around the world!
🎸🎻🥁
📸 Share your experience!
Post photos or videos of your porch performance—or one you stopped by to enjoy—and tag:
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
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Please share this schedule on your social media and invite friends.
🎶 PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH 2026 🎶
Join us for a day filled with incredible local music, community, and talent! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and a few friends to map out your perfect musical crawl.
Want to play? You don't have to be on the schedule... Just go outside and play...any time, as much or as little as you like, you can invite friends or play alone. Make the day as big or as small as you want! Then share a video here, on any social media and add #playmusicontheporchday.
🎸Here's the schedule...:🪇
🕒 Morning Lineup (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 📍 Farmers Market, 300 Beach St
The Irish Twins feature John: old-time, bluegrass & folk
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 📍 517 Lenoir St
The JAM Kids: Students from the Morganton and Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians programs teaching and playing traditional bluegrass and old-time mountain music.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 📍 The Burleson House (200 Lenoir St)
Morganton Ukulele Society: Bring your uke and join our regular jam… or just bring a chair/blanket and enjoy!
🕒 Midday Lineup (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Hootenanny: A lively 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 that blends R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 306 Avery Ave
Velvet & Steel: Rock acoustic classics blending timeless songs with fresh energy and rich harmonies.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council (506 S. Sterling St)
Brittny Charity and Friends: A ukulele player and singer writing soulful originals and covering fan favorites with a fresh, worldly sound.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 📍 510 King St
The Nuther Muther Brothers: Folk-rock music ranging from lighthearted humor to thought-provoking reflections, featuring original songs and popular favorites.
🕒 Afternoon & Evening Lineup (2:00 PM – 7:45 PM)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 206 Davis St
Jim Struble: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join acoustic guitarist Jim Struble playing tunes we love from the 60s & 70s on his front porch
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Buffalo Cove: An Americana band playing traditional, bluegrass, and Irish music on acoustic instruments with tight harmonies and upbeat energy.
3-4:30: | 📍 208 S. College St - Community song circle led by singer/songwriter Melissa Sparks. Join in singing simple, uplifting songs, all learned by ear. All ages are welcome!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 📍 523 Lenoir St
Centerpiece Jazz: Classic jazz and blues with a mix of timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 📍 121 W. Union St
The Red Dirt Revelators: Hailing from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, drawing from deep Delta blues roots and rock music backgrounds.
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM | 📍 Union Art Studio, 113 W. Union St
Eutectic: A dark synthwave project mixing expressive, rich synth lines with hard-hitting heavy grooves and metal-influenced breakdowns.
👉 What to bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, friends and your love for local music.
See you on the porches! 🎸🎻🎹
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
#downtownmorgantonnc
#livemusic
#morgantonculturalartscommission
Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day is supported by the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission
This isn't just a local block party—it’s a global event founded in 2014 celebrating the power of music to bring people together.
On Saturday, August 29th, musicians in over 70 countries and 1,000+ cities all over the world will step outside to fill the air with music.
🎸🎻🥁
This year marks the Morganton’s 5th annual celebration of this incredible worldwide event! 🌍✨
(scroll down to see our schedule)
🎸🎻🥁
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 see how our town fits into the bigger picture? Head over to www.playmusicontheporchday.com to explore the official worldwide map. Type "Morganton, NC" in the search bar, zoom in, and click the pins to see exactly who is playing where around our community, and see where else music is playing around the world!
🎸🎻🥁
📸 Share your experience!
Post photos or videos of your porch performance—or one you stopped by to enjoy—and tag:
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
🎸🎻🥁
🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤🎤 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼
Please share this schedule on your social media and invite friends.
🎶 PLAY MUSIC ON THE PORCH 2026 🎶
Join us for a day filled with incredible local music, community, and talent! Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and a few friends to map out your perfect musical crawl.
Want to play? You don't have to be on the schedule... Just go outside and play...any time, as much or as little as you like, you can invite friends or play alone. Make the day as big or as small as you want! Then share a video here, on any social media and add #playmusicontheporchday.
🎸Here's the schedule...:🪇
🕒 Morning Lineup (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 📍 Farmers Market, 300 Beach St
The Irish Twins feature John: old-time, bluegrass & folk
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM | 📍 517 Lenoir St
The JAM Kids: Students from the Morganton and Caldwell Junior Appalachian Musicians programs teaching and playing traditional bluegrass and old-time mountain music.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 📍 The Burleson House (200 Lenoir St)
Morganton Ukulele Society: Bring your uke and join our regular jam… or just bring a chair/blanket and enjoy!
🕒 Midday Lineup (11:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Hootenanny: A lively 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 that blends R&B, soul, funk, and rock n’ roll
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM | 📍 306 Avery Ave
Velvet & Steel: Rock acoustic classics blending timeless songs with fresh energy and rich harmonies.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM | 📍 Burke Arts Council (506 S. Sterling St)
Brittny Charity and Friends: A ukulele player and singer writing soulful originals and covering fan favorites with a fresh, worldly sound.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 📍 510 King St
The Nuther Muther Brothers: Folk-rock music ranging from lighthearted humor to thought-provoking reflections, featuring original songs and popular favorites.
🕒 Afternoon & Evening Lineup (2:00 PM – 7:45 PM)
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 206 Davis St
Jim Struble: Bring a blanket or lawn chair and join acoustic guitarist Jim Struble playing tunes we love from the 60s & 70s on his front porch
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | 📍 512 Lenoir St
Buffalo Cove: An Americana band playing traditional, bluegrass, and Irish music on acoustic instruments with tight harmonies and upbeat energy.
3-4:30: | 📍 208 S. College St - Community song circle led by singer/songwriter Melissa Sparks. Join in singing simple, uplifting songs, all learned by ear. All ages are welcome!
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | 📍 523 Lenoir St
Centerpiece Jazz: Classic jazz and blues with a mix of timeless tunes from the Great American Songbook.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | 📍 121 W. Union St
The Red Dirt Revelators: Hailing from the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, drawing from deep Delta blues roots and rock music backgrounds.
6:45 PM - 7:45 PM | 📍 Union Art Studio, 113 W. Union St
Eutectic: A dark synthwave project mixing expressive, rich synth lines with hard-hitting heavy grooves and metal-influenced breakdowns.
👉 What to bring: Lawn chairs, blankets, friends and your love for local music.
See you on the porches! 🎸🎻🎹
#playmusicontheporchday
#morgantonplaymusicontheporchday
#downtownmorgantonnc
#livemusic
#morgantonculturalartscommission
Morganton Play Music on the Porch Day is supported by the Morganton Cultural Arts Commission
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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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