About
Make Music Green Bay is part of the international Fête de la Musique, taking place in 800 cities across 120 countries every year on June 21. It is designed to celebrate the joy of music in all its forms. We encourage everyone to find their inner musician! Grab an instrument, make an instrument, find some pots and pans, form a jam band, or join forces with others to play free public “concerts” wherever you can, wherever you are!
In the U.S., Make Music Day is presented by The NAMM Foundation, and coordinated by the Make Music Alliance. This year, more than 65 U.S. cities are organizing Make Music Day celebrations, encompassing thousands of concerts nationwide.
📅 Date: Always June 21
🎶 Who: Performed by anyone, enjoyed by everyone
📍 Where: Streets, sidewalks, parks, and more across Green Bay
💲 Cost: 100% free
Make Music GREEN BAY is:
- A way for all Green Bay residents to celebrate the summer solstice, enjoying the longest day of the year, while sampling a buffet of musical merriment.
- A DIY city-wide celebration when almost any form of music making can and will happen.
- Open to music makers of all ages, skill levels, and musical persuasions. The more creative, the better! Silly faces, funny places, and wacky numbers are a plus!!
- A free day where permission is granted to sing off tune, make noise, think outside the beatbox and laugh out loud!
Participate
Be part of Make Music Green Bay! Sign up to perform or host a space for live music.
📅 Events 2025
Friday, June 20
📍 Central Library – Downtown Green Bay (Youth Services Dept.(CEN)) | ⏰ 10:15 – 11:00 AM
👨👩👧 For children and families:
- Learn about Saturday’s Make Music Day events!
- Stories and songs with rhythm and rhyme
- Instrument petting zoo
- Make your own musical instrument
Saturday, June 21 – Make Music Day!
Saturday Farmers Market
📍 South Washington St. | ⏰ 9:00 – 11:30 AM
Kick off Make Music Day with live music by Morgan Piontek.
Civic Symphony of Green Bay – Orchestra at the Airport
📍 Austin Straubel International Airport | ⏰ 2:00 – 4:15 PM
- Orchestra + Dudley Birder Chorale
- Featuring soloists Yi-Lan Niu (soprano) & Kent Paulsen (baritone)
- 🎟️ Free admission (donations welcome)
- ✈️ Hosted by Pilotsmith Flight School & Jet Air Group
- 🪑 Bring a lawn chair! Doors open at noon.
- 🔗 Visit their event page for parking info.
Titletown Acoustic Performance
📍 Titletown | ⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
- Free acoustic show by Acoustic Endorphins
- Dine and enjoy music outdoors
- 🎟️ No registration required
Levitt AMP Green Bay Music Series @ igNight Market
📍 South Broadway |⏰ 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Celebrate Make Music Day with one of Green Bay’s biggest free summer concerts!
This night features nationally recognized artists alongside Midwest rising stars, in a vibrant outdoor market atmosphere with food, art, and community.
🌟 Headliner: Brigitte Calls Me Baby
- Chicago-based band blending mid-century pop elegance with indie-rock energy.
- Lyrics explore modern emotions with both intimacy and intensity.
- Expect soaring vocals, lush arrangements, and a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
🎶 Opener: Six Foot Blonde
- Frontwoman Julia Rusyniak leads with powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
- Their style mixes soulful pop with 90’s alt-rock influences.
- Known for high-energy shows that get the whole crowd moving and singing along.
- In just three years, they’ve grown from a Midwest favorite to a national touring act.
🎸 Opener: Raine Stern
- Guitar prodigy and Season 20 contestant on The Voice.
- Featured on PBS’s 30 Minute Music Hour and NPR’s Best Tiny Desk Contest 2021.
- Known for poetic, powerful lyricism paired with virtuosic guitar playing.
- Frequently compared to icons like Prince for her blend of skill and artistry.
✨ Why go?
This showcase is more than a concert — it’s a community celebration, bringing together emerging talent and headline acts in one of Green Bay’s most lively cultural spaces. Grab dinner at the market, browse local vendors, and enjoy an evening of unforgettable live music.
Hagemeister Park – Live Music on the Patio
📍 Hagemeister Park | ⏰ 7:00 PM
- Alt-rock band Ligma
- 🌅 Outdoor patio seating — come early for the best spot!
Support
The more people who join in, the better Make Music Green Bay becomes!
- Volunteer: Have a special skill? Put it to work for the community.
- PR & Media: Want information for press coverage or partnerships? We’d love to connect.
- Donate: Support with time, finances, or even musical instruments.
📧 Email us anytime: greenbay@makemusicday.org
Sponsors
Help us keep this event free and open to all. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us to learn how your support can make a difference.
Contact
Have questions or want to get involved?
👉 Reach us at greenbay@makemusicday.org