One Day. Our City. Your Melody.
Find your creative pulse this summer in Cedar Park, Texas. What began in Paris in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique has grown into a massive global phenomenon spanning over 1,000 cities across 120 countries. On June 21, we invite you to join this worldwide movement right here in our community!
While Make Music Day is an international celebration, our local event offers a spacious and welcoming environment where you can truly breathe and express yourself. As our public spaces transform into an open-air stage, you will experience the unique charm of a city-wide festival designed for everyone. It is the perfect way to escape the crowded streets of the surrounding metros and enjoy music with a local heart.
A Little About Us
Nestled just north of Austin, Cedar Park offers the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city excitement right here in Texas. Our city is conveniently located just 25 minutes from downtown Austin and the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport with direct access to all major highways. Whether you are coming for the picturesque landscapes or our vibrant local spirit, Cedar Park is the ideal destination to experience the beauty of the Texas Hill Country this summer.
How Do I Participate?
To get on the map, you must follow these essential steps:
- Register: Create your free profile on our Matchmaking Portal.
- Match & Message: Use the portal’s chat feature to find your counterpart. Already have a partner picked out? Awesome! Just make sure you both enroll in the portal so we can get your event on the map!
- Approval & Vetting: We will do a quick check to ensure all events are within Cedar Park boundaries and that everyone is ready to make some noise.
- Lock it In: Once the match is confirmed and technical needs are set, your event is officially added to the Cedar Park map!
Expectations for Performers & Hosts
To ensure the day is a success for everyone, we ask that participants commit to the following:
- Team Up to Jam: Performers must have a confirmed agreement with a host location before setting up at their location to play.
- Keep the Music Flowing: If you commit to a time slot, we expect a live musical act of some kind for the entire slot.
- Flexible Lineups: Host locations are welcome to have a rotating lineup! You can have multiple acts throughout the day because there is no need to stick to just one performer.
- Promote Your Set: Make Music Alliance provides a suite of free marketing tools, but the best way to grow your audience is to be your own biggest fan! We ask all participants to help spread the word and invite their community to join the fun. Be sure to tag #visitCPTX so we can see all the great participation happening and for a chance to be shared on the Visit Cedar Park, Texas social channels!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can join the fun?
Everyone is invited to make music here in Cedar Park! Whether you are a seasoned professional or a total beginner, all participation is free and no auditions are required. Best of all, no tickets are needed for spectators. Just show up and enjoy the tunes!
Please keep in mind that all host business registrations go through an approval process. We prioritize performances located within or closely connected to the Cedar Park city limits to keep the celebration local.
How do I sign up and participate?
First, create your free profile on our matchmaking portal. Next, use the portal to browse and connect with your perfect counterpart. Once you make a match, use the chat to coordinate your details and finalize any technical needs. After the match is confirmed by both parties, your event is automatically added to our official map!
If you are a musician or a business interested in hosting, you can register through the official matchmaking portal here. This system makes it easy for performers and venues to find each other and coordinate logistics for a smooth, musical day.
What should performers know before they play?
Many of our host locations are non-traditional spaces like cozy storefronts or beautiful local parks, so power may not be available at every spot. In most cases, you will be responsible for providing your own gear, including instruments, amplifiers, and microphones. We recommend chatting directly with your host through our matchmaking site to make sure you have everything you need for a stellar set!
MISCELLANEOUS Q & A
How do I find the performance schedule?
You can use the interactive map above to tailor your search by time or location. This is the best way to see exactly when and where the music will be playing across Cedar Park!
What should host locations provide?
All you need to do is register on the matchmaking site and provide a designated space for your musicians. Your main job is to keep the energy high for the entirety of your chosen time slot!
You do not need to host the same performer for your entire shift, but we do ask that you have live music of some kind happening during the specific hours you selected during registration.
Are there any free resources I should be aware of?
Promote your performance like a pro! Visit makemusicday.org to grab a full suite of free digital tools. You can find professional media toolkits, marketing templates for posters, and themed graphics to make your social media posts pop. Share these across your networks and use the hashtags #visitCPTX. We love finding and sharing your journey as we celebrate the vibrant Cedar Park music scene!
What is not allowed?
We are proud to be a family friendly community. For this reason, vulgarity, political messaging, and religious proselytizing are strictly prohibited. Organizers and hosts reserve the right to remove any participant who does not follow these community guidelines.
“We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.”
― Arthur William Edgar O’Shaughnessy
Contact Us
Wake up the neighborhood with this free summer event in Cedar Park, Texas 2026!
Are you ready to join Cedar Park and the world?
Get in touch with us at cedarpark@makemusicday.org.
Alternatively, you can follow us on our socials @visitcptx for the latest updates and community highlights.
