Make Music Long Beach

Make Music Long Beach, part of the international Fête de la Musicque, is a global celebration of music held annually on June 21. Launched in France in 1982, this unique experience has grown to include more than 2,000 cities across dozens of countries.

Completely free and open to all, Make Music Day invites musicians of all ages, skill levels, and genres to share their art. It brings joy, inspires creativity, and transforms communities through the power of music.

During the daylong event, the city comes alive with music. Performances take place on city sidewalks, parks, patios, and even back porches.

Who Can Participate?

Musicians
All ages, skill levels, and genres. Be as creative as you’d like to celebrate music. You don’t need to be part of a band to participate. Sing songs in the park, lead a kazoo parade, host karaoke in your front yard. Anything is possible.

Host / Venues
Stores and store fronts. Porches and patios. Gardens and parks. It can be as easy or complex as you’d like. Hosts control the times, genres, and final approval of performers. Hosts must be in Long Beach, maintain pedestrian sidewalk space, and be free and accessible to the public.

Make Music Long Beach helps finalize performance details, aid venues in securing permits, and market the festival in print, online, and social media channels.

How to Register

1. Visit http://longbeach.makemusicday.org to register or log in.
2. Fill out the registration form and click Sign Me Up.
3. Choose Host, Performer, OR Both.
4. Create a profile and share information about your location or performer.
5. Once registered, browse available participants and begin matchmaking.

Match Making

1. Venues browse the list of performers and vice versa, each requesting a performance time.
2. Both host and performer must accept the request.
3. The finalized performance is added to the live interactive map on our website.

Registration Tutorial Videos

We rely volunteers to keep things running smoothly. Here are some areas you can help.

• Answer any questions audience and participators may have.
• Take photos of your stationed event.
• Help with setup and breakdown between artists.
• Help venues with run of show.

Interested in volunteering? Email: longbeach@makemusicday.org