The annual music festival was moved from September to August this year, but that didn’t seem to matter.
Dozens of performers on dozens of makeshift stages took over Belmont for a few hours of fun and entertainment.
Saklamara performs at Bellmont Cafe during Belmont Porchfest on Aug. 15. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Jesse Weinstein and Rowan traveled from Woburn to enjoy Belmont Porchfest at the Bellmont Cafe. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Mike Bhaiya performs at Plymouth Congregational Church during Belmont Porchfest. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Annie Raines and Paul Rishell perform on Alexander Ave during Belmont Porchfest on August 15, 2026. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Annie Raines plays harmonica on Alexander Ave during Belmont Porchfest. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
The crowd at 67 Alexander Ave. applauds after a lively performance by Paul Rishell and Annie Raines during Belmont Porchfest . (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Bonnie Freidman, Mary Bradley (the organizer of Belmont Porchfest), Sara Smith, and Timber the dog pose in front of 67 Alexander Ave. during Belmont Porchfest on Aug. 15, 2026. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Rick Sanger plays drums for Tsunami Of Sound at Plymouth Congregational Church during Belmont Porchfest. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Harpageddon performs on Alexander Avenue during Belmont Porchfest. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Music lovers smile as they enjoy the shady trees in front of 67 Alexander Ave,. during Belmont Porchfest . (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
A member of the crowd records a performance by Paul Rishell and Annie Raines during Belmont Porchfest. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice) 
Jane Maier, Katie O’Connell, Clara Lake, and Amelia Lake pose during a performance by “Our Neighbors Will Be Thrilled” during Belmont Porchfest on Aug.15, 2026. (Dave Shrewsbury/Belmont Voice)
