About
Make Music Durham is part of Make Music Day, a free worldwide celebration of music held each year on June 21, the summer solstice. Taking place in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries, Make Music Day invites people of all ages, backgrounds, and skill levels to share music in public spaces and connect through creativity.
Durham Arts Council is proud to participate in Make Music Day for the first time, helping bring this global celebration to Durham. As a catalyst for arts and culture in our community, Durham Arts Council works to inspire creativity, support artists, expand access to the arts, and create opportunities for people to experience and participate in the arts.
On June 21, we invite musicians and music lovers alike to join us in celebrating the vibrant creativity that makes Durham unique. Whether you’re performing, listening, learning, or simply exploring, Make Music Durham is an opportunity to experience the power of music to bring people together.
Participate
Perform at Durham Arts Council
Musicians, singer-songwriters, acoustic ensembles, students, educators, and community groups are invited to perform on the Durham Arts Council patio during a free afternoon of live music. Limited performance slots are available from 2:00 PM–5:00 PM on June 21.
Share Your Music Online
Can’t join us in person? Submit a short self-recorded performance video for our Make Music Durham social media campaign. Selected videos may be featured on Durham Arts Council’s social media channels leading up to and during Make Music Day.
Participation is free, and musicians of all genres, ages, and experience levels are encouraged to get involved.
Don’t Forget! Share your own music content on social media using #MakeMusicDurham and tag @durham_arts for a chance to be featured on our Instagram and Facebook!
Support
Make Music Durham is made possible through the support of our community.
For more than 70 years, Durham Arts Council has worked to create a vibrant community through the arts by supporting artists, arts organizations, arts education programs, exhibitions, performances, and cultural events throughout Durham. Each year, Durham Arts Council serves thousands of artists, students, and community members through grants, educational programs, public events, and creative opportunities.
You can support this work by making a donation and helping us continue to provide accessible arts experiences that enrich the cultural life of Durham. Your support helps sustain arts education, creative opportunities for artists, community events, and programs that connect people through the arts.
Together, we can ensure that music, creativity, and artistic expression remain accessible to everyone in our community.
Contact
Get in touch with us at durham@makemusicday.org.