Join us June 21, 2026 for a day of celebration and music-making—free for all. Players, singers, listeners, and learners of all ages—from babies to centenarians—are welcome. From professional musicians to folks who’ve never picked up an instrument or dared sing out loud—Everyone is invited! There will be instrument giveaways! See below.

Our simultaneous music party takes place from 10am to 10pm in many parts in EJefferson County all on the same day.

How it works

Artist profiles include contact info, audio/video samples, and the type(s) of music you perform, plus optional photos, websites, and social links.

Artists and venues sign up using our online match-making platform. Each participant creates a profile:

Venue/Space profiles include contact info, preferred hosting hours, what styles of music you’re interested in, and what you can provide (power, chairs, water, shade, etc.). Photos, links, and social handles are welcome.

Volunteers are needed behind the scenes as well! Learn more and contact us directly through this link: https://www.songwritingworks.org/makemusicday-volunteers.

Once you’re confirmed

Confirmed performances will appear on our live, interactive map so the public can explore the day in real time and plan their route across East Jefferson County. The map will be live soon.

Match-making

When you register you will be asked to create a free account to access the profiles of venues and other musicians. Artists can browse venues and venues can browse artists. Both sides can send requests to the other, including the desired set length and timing. Requests can be accepted or declined by either party, and once confirmed, your performance is officially scheduled.

All kinds of music!

We are welcoming all genres of music from jazz to folk, hip-hop and classical, improv and spoken word to rock, pop, blues, choro, country, and gospel, and more. Homegrown music will pipe up in backyards, on porches, at schools, care facilities, and farms. Favorite venues will host stages. The Port Townsend Cotton Building will serve as Festival HQ 10am to 10pm with hubs of music happening in Chimacum, Port Ludlow, and Quilcene.

Who can join?

Everyone!

Music lovers – check out the wide variety of places to learn, listen, and enjoy. If you’d like updates about festival line-ups and more check this site or sign up with us at songwritingworks at gmail dot com.

Musicians and venue hosts sign up as above.

Know before you go

All performances are free and open to the public. All official festival venues are be ADA accessible.

Our team supports participants by helping finalize details, coordinating logistics where needed, and promoting the event across web, email, and social channels, so you can focus on making music.

Support

OUR SPONSORS ROCK! 

Our sponsors enjoy visibility throughout Jefferson county and the wider Olympic Peninsula and Salish Sea counties of Clallam, Kitsap, Whatcom and Island. 

Your participation will give folks of all ages, abilities, and musical tastes a day of free classes, concerts, jam sessions, instrument giveaways and more. You’ll be celebrated for making this all-ages, all-access event available for everyone! 

What’s more, you’ll be boosting the physical, cognitive, emotional, and social vitality of individuals, and our collective community, by bringing the proven health benefits of music-making to all – especially to those who may not otherwise have access. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: https://www.songwritingworks.org/makemusicday-sponsors 

Get in touch with us at songwritingworks at gmail dot com

Phone: 360.385.1160