Make Music Day Fayetteville is part of a global celebration of music that takes place every year on June 21, the summer solstice. Across more than 1,000 cities worldwide, musicians of all ages, genres, and skill levels take to streets, parks, plazas, businesses, and public spaces to share the joy of live music with their communities.

As a proud member of the Make Music Alliance, Fayetteville joins cities around the world in celebrating the power of music to bring people together. On this day, performances are free and open to the public, and anyone can participate — from professional musicians and bands to students, hobbyists, and first-time performers.

In Fayetteville, Make Music Day is a community-wide invitation to experience the city through music. Local venues, parks, businesses, and public spaces become stages, creating a vibrant soundtrack that reflects the creativity and diversity of our region.

Whether you want to perform, host a musician, or simply enjoy the music, Make Music Day Fayetteville is an opportunity for everyone to take part in a global celebration right here in the Ozarks.

Make Music Day Fayetteville is an open invitation for the entire community to turn the city into a stage.

On June 21, we encourage local musicians, businesses, organizations, and neighbors to join in by making music wherever and however they can. The spirit of Make Music Day is simple: music belongs everywhere, and everyone can participate.

Businesses and venues can host open mic sessions, small performances, or welcome buskers outside their storefronts. Parks and public spaces can become gathering places where musicians share their talents with the community. From solo performers and bands to choirs, students, and hobbyists, anyone can take part.

Whether you play guitar on a patio, sing in a park, host an open mic in your café, or invite a local musician to perform outside your shop, every performance adds to the soundtrack of Fayetteville.

The goal is to fill the city with music — in parks, on sidewalks, in plazas, in shops, and throughout our neighborhoods — creating a day where music is free, accessible, and shared with everyone.

If you’re a musician, venue, or business interested in participating, register your performance or location and help us celebrate the power of music to bring the community together.

Ways to Support

Make Music Day Fayetteville is powered by community participation and the belief that music should be accessible to everyone. Your support helps us create a day where musicians can perform freely, businesses can host live music, and residents and visitors can experience the city through the joy of sound and creativity.

Donations and sponsorships help support event coordination, promotion, artist resources, and the tools needed to activate parks, plazas, and public spaces across Fayetteville.

Whether you are a local business, organization, or community member, your contribution helps ensure that Make Music Day continues to grow and reach more musicians, venues, and audiences each year.

There are many ways to support:

• Make a financial contribution to help fund the event of your choice in Fayetteville (directly to artist or venue)
• Sponsor a performance location or activity (if a cost is associated)
• Provide in-kind services such as equipment, staging, or refreshments
• Encourage musicians and businesses in your network to participate

Together, we can help fill Fayetteville with music on the summer solstice and celebrate the creativity that makes our community special.

Get in touch with us at fayetteville@makemusicday.org