About
Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day is celebrated on the same day in more than 2,000 cities in dozens of countries around the world. It takes place each year 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. It involves a diverse ray of talents, styles, genres, knowledge, skills and any musical interest.
All are invited to share their love of music with friends, neighbors, and visitors. It is free and open to the public.
Join the fun by participating, listening or watching the musical celebration on Madeline Island. What better way to celebrate this worldwide day of music and the summer solstice on a beautiful and welcoming island!
To learn more about the world wide celebration: https://makemusicday.org
Participate
Everyone is welcome … open to all!
Make Music Day is performed by anyone and free for everyone! Everyone has a song in their heart, whether they consider themselves a musician or not. Music reveals culture, taste, idiosyncrasies and creativity. All ages, skill levels, and interests of music are welcome to be a part of this celebration. There are unlimited possibilities.
Listings
2025 Listings: Saturday, June 21
Schedule
Times are approximate. In case of inclement weather, afternoon performances will be held at St. John’s Church from 12:00-4:00. Performances prior to 12:00 will be cancelled. Please check this site for updates.
Venues welcoming performers throughout the day include: Island Store, Grandpa Tony’s, Marina, MI Candles, Bell Street Gallery, WOW Gallery, Museum, Flicker House, Library Sound Garden
| Time | Performer/Activity | Location |
| 10:00-4:00 | Any interested performer Madeline Minstrels | Any of the venues indicated – performers are welcome to show up and play at their preference of time if nothing is scheduled |
| Daily | Sound Garden – self paced Iphone needed, ear buds or headphones recommended | Library Woods Madeline Island Library |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Frank Montano | Museum |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Bucket Drumming Ken Turner & Rand Moore | Joni’s Beach |
| 11:00-12:00 | Debbie Blair | Madeline Island Candles |
| 11:30-12:00 | Island Kids & Sing Along | LPC Stagemobile |
| 12:00-12:30 | Golden Pistols | LPC Stagemobile |
| 12:30-1:00 | Staff of MI Chamber Music | LPC Stagemobile |
| 1:00-1:30 | Nathan Holst, Sheri Milburn, Ken Turner | LPC Stage Mobile |
| 1:30-2:30 | Steve Law, Cedar Schimke, Ivan Curry, Nathan Holst, Dale Whittaker, Maureen Muldoon, Katie Hintz-Knopf, Tayamni | LPC Stage Mobile |
| 2:30-3:00 | John Nielsen, Debra Dahlin | LPC Stage Mobile |
| 3:00-3:30 | Tim Montagne, John Nielson | LPC Stage Mobile |
| 3:30 – 4:00 | Red Suspenders | LPC Stage Mobile |
| 4:00 – 4:30 | John Schultz & Nathan Holst | St. John’s Church |
| 4:00 | Frank Montano | Flicker House |
| 4:00 | Karaoke John Nielson | Bell Street Gallery |
| 4:00 | Golden Pistols | Beach Club |
Support
Make Music is open to anyone who wants to take part and all of it is free and open to the public. You can support this musical celebration by participating and attending. If interested in sponsoring a talent, contact us at madelineisland@makemusicday.org
Make Music Wisconsin
Make Music will take place all around the world! Madeline Island is just one community in Wisconsin to be celebrating. Wisconsin is proud to have some of the nation’s most communities participating. To learn more about what is happening in the state go to: https://makemusicday.org/wi/
Contact
We’d love to have you be a part of this worldwide celebration!
Get in touch with us at madelineisland@makemusicday.org
Follow along on this website with news and updates as well as through the Island Gazette and Madeline Island Chamber of Commerce Events page. We look forward to hearing from you!