About
Make Music Chatham is an annual free, outdoor day of music held on the summer solstice, June 21.
Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers. All of it is free and open to the public.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, June 21, 2026 — across the village
5:23 AM
Phil Kline · Force of Nature (June)
A participatory world premiere. Audience carries boomboxes, phones, and bluetooth speakers through the meadows at first light.
PS21 Grounds
11 AM
Rachel Loshak
Concord Hill Soap and Candle
11 AM – 2 PM
Sunday Jazz Brunch
The People’s Pub
12:30 PM
Robert Walters (flute) + Kira Walters (violin)
A Cleveland Orchestra member and his daughter from the Cleveland Pops Youth Orchestra. Outdoor performance.
Outside Chatham Bookstore
1 PM
Chase Tails
Josey’s Wine Farm
1 PM
Flowerpot Music
A participatory piece for the whole family. Bring a flowerpot if you’ve got one.
The Gazebo
1 – 4 PM
Songs of Summer Open Mic
Hosted by Anthony Irwin. Bring one song or stay all afternoon.
Stonykill Coffee & Records (inside)
1:30 PM
Wolcum a cappella · Set 1
30-minute outdoor set.
Red Mannequin
2 PM
Scott Holcomb
Guitar and vocals.
Outside Chatham Bookstore
2 – 3 PM
Tom Bell
Twin Wolves Healing Arts
2:30 PM
Wolcum a cappella · Set 2
A second 30-minute outdoor set.
Red Mannequin
2:30 – 4 PM
Ground Score
Amplified set in the lot next to Chatham Brewing.
Outside Chatham Brewing
4 PM
Tom Bell
Picks up at the Brewing lot after Ground Score.
Outside Chatham Brewing
4 PM
Aurica Mundi chorus
Community choir closing out the day on Main Street.
Near Fork & Whisk
Rain or shine · All free · All welcome
Participate
It’s easy to get involved!
Click here to access the “match-making” service and follow these instructions:
Performers: create your profile by submitting a photo, description of your act, and any relevant website/social media links. Check out the available venues and bid on one that will fit your needs. The venue will confirm your request, and you’re good to go.
Venues: create a profile by submitting your location information and a description of the space. Peruse the musician profiles to request a performance, or welcome musicians to bid on your space independently. Confirm the connection and make sure your space is ready to go on June 21st!
Volunteers: Sign up and we’ll see you on June 21st!
Contact
Get in touch with us at chatham@makemusicday.org.