South Boston StoopFest promises to bring in the music and customers to South Boston. 

On Saturday, May 31st at 1 pm,  South Boston will also be importing the wildly popular tradition of PorchFest with a Southie spin – introducing StoopFest! 

Christened “StoopFest” by the South Boston Neighborhood Development Corporation, the event will include small concerts in front of restaurants, businesses, and private residences on the neighborhood’s West side. The shows will all be free and held on a walkable route that will cross through Southie’s commercial hot spots. “By hosting performances on stoops, at businesses, and other local spaces, we’re creating a celebration that feels connected to the neighborhood’s roots,” shared Executive Director Donna Brown on SBNDC’s website.

“Come up with something creative that will draw people to your location,” said Event Coordinator Jenni McNeill. “Whether it be, you know, grab your cup of coffee and roam the streets, certain deals or discounts, it will benefit any of the small businesses that make the effort.”

Unlike SBNDC’s other big event, Broadway’s Street Fest, StoopFest will not block off any will not block off any streets. “It will be traffic as usual. There will definitely be some presence from [police] to make sure that traffic is controlled and people are crossing safely, but none of the public streets will be closed off.” said McNeill, adding that bus routes will also be unaffected.

Map of all locations, musicians & schedule of performances found HERE

Local South Boston Musicians & Performers

• Luis Martinez – From Stevie Wonder to Ed Sheeran

• Snow White – A magical musical appearance

• Slade Family – A mix of fiddle and musical theater

• All-Star Revue – A sample of songs from upcoming kids’ theater production

• Lauren & Todd – A taste of the American songbook

• Pastor Burns, Dan & Von – Jamming with jazz standards

• Dave Courage – Rock hits from ’70s, ’80s, ’90s

• Mike Farma – Singer songwriter

• Nikki and The Barn Boys – Indie rock band

• El Amado/Semantics – Funk, soul, R&B, disco jazz, yacht rock & Latin/Italian Boogie

• Brendan Gavaghan – Acoustic versions of today’s top hits and oldies

• Thomas Park – Cover band

• Seldom Chalant – Pop/rock cover band

• Eric Gledhill – Solo singer/songwriter

• Jacob Crawford – Americana

• FIONN – Irish musician living on East Broadway, cover songs

• Route 106 Band – Acoustic and electric guitar duo

• Melted Chapstix – Cover band

• Viagra Falls (featuring Haywood from Newton) – Classic rock & blues

WHERE: South Boston (Grouped by proximity to other locations)

Fourth Presbyterian Church (340 Dorchester St)

South Standard (235 Old Colony Ave)

Castle Island Brewery (10 Old Colony Ave)

206 West Broadway (Between B & C Streets)

Laboure Center (275 West Broadway, Between C & D Streets)

Layla’s American Tavern (332 West Broadway, Between D & E Streets)

Love Child (264 West Broadway, Corner of E Street)

JP Licks (397 W Broadway, Between E & F Streets)

Publico (11 Dorchester St)