2026 – Local Coverage
Ann Arbor, MI
“Make Music Day will bring a variety of music programs to Ann Arbor venues,” by Lee Van Roth, Concentrate, June 16, 2026
Appleton, WI
“‘Make Music Day’ returns to downtown Appleton for its ninth year,” by Eric Morris, Fox 11 News, June 21, 2026
“Celebrate the summer solstice with “Make Music Day” event in Appleton,” by Brianna Loving, WFRV, June 20, 2026
“Make Music Day brings instruments, petting zoo, live music to Appleton,” by Jelissa Burns, Appleton Post-Crescent, June 19, 2026
Beloit, WI
“Music in the air at Make Music Day in Beloit,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Day to return to Beloit,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 17, 2026
“Experience the Joy of Live Music at Make Music Beloit,” 96.7 The Eagle, June 15, 2026
“Guide to Visiting Beloit College & Beyond: Where to Stay, What to Do, Where to Dine,” by Trisha Daab, Fabulous Wisconsin, May 20, 2026
“Spring, summer concerts, sporting events in Beloit outlined,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, April 12, 2026
“Musicians sought for Make Music Day set for June 21,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, February 23, 2026
Berkeley, CA
“Around Berkeley: Mortifying stories, ‘The Odyssey’ read aloud, printmaking festival,” by Karen Nguyen Vo and Andrew Gilbert, Berkeleyside, April 9, 2026
Big Bear Lake, CA
“Big Bear Lake Village comes alive with the sounds of music,” by Christie Walker, Big Bear Grizzly, June 25, 2026
Bolivar, TN
“Bolivar celebrates ‘Make Music Day’,” by Mandy Vandiver, WBBJ, June 21, 2026
Cedar Rapids, IA
“Photo Gallery: Make Music Day debuts in Cedar Rapids,” by Michael Baniewicz, The Gazette, June 22, 2026
“Make Music Day debuts in Cedar Rapids, joining international celebration,” by Elijah Decious, The Gazette, June 22, 2026
“Cedar Rapids celebrates first Make Music Day with free performances,” by Lacey Reeves, ABC9 – KCRG, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Cedar Rapids is June 21,” ABC9 – KCRG, June 18, 2026
“Six Painted Pianos to Appear in Newbo and Czech Districts,” by Ryan Brainard, KOEL, June 17, 2026
“Six donated pianos to be painted and placed at locations across NewBo and Czech districts,” by Kaylee Wynne, CBS-2 Iowa, June 12, 2026
Centerville, TN
“Still time to join Sunday’s Make Music Day Centerville,” Hickman County Times, June 18, 2026
Chattanooga, TN
“Make Music Day Celebrates By Turning Chattanooga Into A Stage,” by Joseph Mosman, Chattanooga Pulse, June 19, 2026
“Make Music Day Chattanooga Celebrates 10 Years With 40+ Free Live Music Events,” Chattanoogan, June 19, 2026
“Kids Music Festival NoogaRoo Set To Take Over The Creative Discovery Museum,” by Joseph Mosman, Chattanooga Pulse, June 18, 2026
“Looking For Something Fun To Do This Weekend? We’ve Got The Rundown,” by Joseph Mosman, Chattanooga Pulse, June 17, 2026
“Scenic Roots – Mon 6/15/26,” by Ray Bassett, WUTC, June 16, 2026
“Make Music Chattanooga To Celebrate 10 Years Of Local Music With Citywide Event,” by Janelle Drake, Chattanooga Pulse, April 24, 2026
Clatsop County, OR
“Make Music Day,” Hipfish Monthly, June 2026 (pdf)
“Music day builds bridges between communities,” by Jenni Newton, Discover Our Coast, June 16, 2026
Cleveland, TN
“MainStreet Cleveland to celebrate Make Music Day,” by Tim Siniard, Cleveland Daily Banner, June 6, 2026
College Station, TX
“College Station hosts 3rd annual Make Music Day,” by Alex Weister, KBTX, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Day brings free performances across College Station on Father’s Day,” by Conner Beene, KBTX, June 19, 2026
“There’s lots to celebrate at Make Music Day College Station!,” by Matt McGovern, Fox 44, June 8, 2026
Columbia, MO
“‘No one is against music’: Make Music Day performances heard across Columbia,” by Caleb Stallo and Hannah Henderson, Columbia Missourian, June 22, 2026
“Free Make Music Columbia returns June 21 with open performances,” by Janis Reeser, Columbia Daily Tribune, June 19, 2026
“Columbia to host fifth annual Make Music Day this weekend,” by Harper Cook, KOMU 8, June 19, 2026
“Columbia streets fill with music in just two weeks,” by Caleb Stallo, Columbia Missourian, June 7, 2026
Coventry, CT
“Celebrating Music: Make Music Day returning to Coventry,” by Nicole Zappone, The Chronicle, June 9, 2026
Dallas, TX
“Texas cities transformed into stages for Make Music Day,” by Abbey Bowling, KDAF – CW33, June 15, 2026
DeForest, WI
“Make Music DeForest returns on June 21,” The Star Local, May 21, 2026
Escanaba, MI
“Escanaba DDA unveils 2026 event lineup,” by Sophie Vogelmann, The Mining Journal, January 29, 2026
Fairfield, CT
“Fairfield taken over by music for 9th annual ‘Make Music Day’,” by Leanna Wells, News 12, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Day Fairfield Returns With More Than 100 Performers,” by Alfred Branch, Patch CT, June 2, 2026
“Fairfield to host free Make Music Day performances June 21,” by Tracey O’Shaughnessy, CT Insider, June 1, 2026
Fayetteville, AR
“Fayetteville joins global Make Music Day celebration,” by Annie Glasco, KNWA, June 21, 2026
“FYI Calendar: Fayetteville joins global Make Music Day, bringing citywide music activations on June 21,” by Dustin Staggs, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, June 13, 2026
“LIVE! A Music Calendar: In Bloom music series starts up in Prairie Grove’s Magnolia House; Fayetteville joins global Make Music Day,” by Monica Hooper, Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette, May 2, 2026
“Fayetteville to participate in global Make Music Day,” by Reagan Wynn, KNWA Fox 24, April 28, 2026
“Fayetteville joins global Make Music Day on June 21,” by Todd Gill, The Fayetteville Flyer, April 28, 2026
Fort Lauderdale, FL
“Make Music Day event at Tunnel Top Plaza in Fort Lauderdale & entry is free,” by Patti Roth, South Florida on the Cheap, June 17, 2026
Fullerton, CA
“Fullerton Turns the City Into a Stage for Father’s Day,” by Saskia Kennedy, Fullerton Observer, June 23, 2026
“Day of Music Returns to Fullerton on Father’s Day,” Fullerton Observer, June 20, 2026
“Fullerton Day of Music on Sunday promises music throughout the city,” by Heather McRea, Orange County Register, June 19, 2026
“Fullerton’s Day of Music Turns 11 With 200+ Performers and a Story Worth Knowing,” by Joel Beers, Culture OC, June 17, 2026
“Day of Music: The best Father’s Day celebration,” by Jeanette Reese, Fullerton Observer, June 3, 2026
Gig Harbor, WA
“Harbor Happenings | Make Music Fest kicks off summer,” by Charlee Glock-Jackson, Gig Harbor Now, June 16, 2026
Grand Rapids, MI
“International event “Make Music Day” heads to Grand Rapids for first time,” by Nicole Stoner, Fox 17 Morning Mix, June 17, 2026
Greeneville, TN
“Greeneville To Help Celebrate World’s Largest Annual Music Event,” by Mary Jo Jeffers, WGRV, June 20, 2026
“‘Make Music Day’ events planned June 21,” by Lisa Warren, The Greeneville Sun, June 18, 2026
“Daytime LIVE in Greeneville: American Downtown Celebration, Make Music Day & Top Choice BBQ,” by Chris McIntosh, WJHL, June 15, 2026
“‘Make Music Day’ events planned June 21,” by Lisa Warren, The Greeneville Sun, June 13, 2026
“Make Music Day coming June 21 to Greeneville, Greene County,” The Greeneville Sun, May 28, 2026
Houston, TX
“2026 Make Music Houston,” Htown Live, CW 39, June 18, 2026
“Houston transforms into giant stage for Make Music Day June 21,” by Rachel Estrada, CW 39, May 26, 2026
Huntsville, AL
“Rocket City fills with harmony for ‘Make Music Day’ Huntsville,” by Logan-Alexandra Russell, Fox 54, June 21, 2026
“Happening Now: Make Music Day,” WAFF 48, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Day Huntsville returns June 21 with new registration process,” by Noah Logan, Huntsville Business Journal, June 15, 2026
“Make Music Day returns to Huntsville with free, all-ages events across the city,” by Austin Pyland, Fox 54, June 3, 2026
“Huntsville Music Office announces return of Make Music Day community event,” by Hudson Thomas, WHNT News 19, June 3, 2026
Indianapolis, IN
“Eskenazi Health to host Make Music Day pre-celebration featuring community drumming,” by Alfonso Ruvalcaba Trujillo, WISH TV, June 9, 2026
Jackson, TN
“‘Make Music Day’ celebrated in Jackson,” by LeeAnne Morefield, WBBJ, June 21, 2026
Kansas City, MO
“Make Music Day brings free live performances across Kansas City,” by Miya Ingle, KCTV 5, June 21, 2026
“Kansas City musicians celebrate Make Music Day at Rock Island Bridge,” by Alan Shope, KMBC News, June 21, 2026
“Fourteen Things To Do In KC This Weekend, June 18—21,” by Nina Cherry, Kansas City Magazine, June 17, 2026
“This Weekend in Kansas City: June 19–21,” by Evan Pagano, In Kansas City, June 16, 2026
“The best things to do this month in KC: June 2026,” by Nina Cherry, Kansas City Magazine, June 2, 2026
Knoxville, TN
“Knoxville Make Music Day brings free outdoor performances,” WBIR News 10, June 21, 2026
“LISTEN: Inside Knoxville’s Busking Scene,” by Jillian Taylor, Scruffy City Beat, WBIR, June 19, 2026
“Make Music Day,” Living East Tennessee, WATE News, June 16, 2026
“Make Music Knoxville returns June 21,” WBIR, May 26, 2026
Lansing, MI
“Fête de la Musique,” Lansing City Pulse, June 16, 2026
Laredo, TX
“Laredo celebrates Make Music Day with free concerts,” by Emma Galle and Christian Del Rio, KGNS News, June 21, 2026
“Laredo to celebrate Make Music Day with free concert featuring local bands,” by Mindy Casso and Juan Puente, KGNS News, June 18, 2026
“Five venues join forces for communitywide Make Music Day,” by Maria Ruiz, Laredo Morning Times, June 17, 2026
Los Angeles, CA
“Things to do this weekend: Father’s Day adventures, including a free auto show,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC4 Los Angeles, June 18, 2026
“Let songs shine: ‘Make Music Day’ will brim with free pop-up shows around SoCal,” by Alysia Gray Painter, NBC4 Los Angeles, June 16, 2026
“Freebie of the week: Worldwide Make Music Day takes place in cities around SoCal,” by Marla Jo Fisher, Orange County Register, June 16, 2026
Long Beach, CA
“Make Music Day to bring a flurry of free concerts to Long Beach this June,” by Christine Nader, Signal Tribune, April 27, 2026
Macon, GA
“Make Music Day Macon,” WMAZ, June 22, 2026
“‘Summer Breeze’ open-mic jam set for Sunday,” by Liz Fabian, The Macon Melody, June 18, 2026
“‘Make Music Day’ in Rosa Parks Square Sunday,” by Liz Fabian, WMAZ, June 16, 2026
Madison, WI
“Music is free – and everywhere – on Sunday for Make Music Madison,” by John Hart, Wisconsin State Journal, June 17, 2026
“Make Music Madison – Artist Profile – Fast Lane,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox47, June 16, 2026
“Make Music Madison – Artist Profile – Silver Surfers,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox47, June 16, 2026
“Make Music Madison – Artist Profile – Kill N Time,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox47, June 15, 2026
“2026 Madison summer festival guide,” by Lindsay Christians and Ashlynn Chapman, The Cap Times, May 27, 2026
“Isthmus’ 2026 May-June summer festival calendar,” Isthmus, May 22, 2026
“Call for performers: Make Music Madison opens registration for 14th annual event,” by Ellie Pomerleau, WMTV, April 21, 2026
Manchester, CT
“Global “Make Music Day” celebrated in Manchester,” News 8, June 22, 2026
Monona, WI
“Make Music Day Returns to San Damiano Park with a Full Day of Free Live Music,” Madison Family, June 3, 2026
Murfreesboro, TN
“Tennessee makes way for Make Music Day,” Newschannel 5, June 25, 2026
Muskogee, OK
“Youngsters, ducks, get into the beat during Make Music Day,” by Cathy Spaulding, Muskogee Phoenix, June 22, 2026
Nashville, TN
“18 Communities, Over Free Musical Acts Sunday,” by Shannon McFarlin, Radio NWTN, June 19, 2026
Nassau County, FL
“Make Music Day Nassau County 2026 schedule and locations,” News Leader, June 18, 2026
“Calling all musicians – Make Music Day Nassau – June 21,” Fernandina Observer, June 10, 2026
“Global event, Make Music Day, hits Nassau County street corners for second year,” by Ashley Chandler, News Leader, June 4, 2026
New Braunfels, TX
“New Braunfels celebrates Make Music Day with community gathering,” by Erica Wilson, New Braunfels Herald Zeitung, June 24, 2026
“City of New Braunfels to host second annual Make Music Day,” New Braunfels Herald Zeitung, June 19, 2026
New London, CT
“New London celebrates Make music Day with 40 musical performances,” by Gianni Salisbury, The Day, June 21, 2026
New York, NY
“Porch Stomp 2026: An Acoustic All-Day Live Music Marathon,” by Charley Crespo, NYS Music, June 29, 2026
“Make Music New York hosts 20th anniversary city-wide festival,” by Sam Brule, amNewYork, June 23, 2026
“Boroughs Bust Out In Song As Make Music New York Turns 20,” by Quinn Mercer, Hoodline, June 23, 2026
“Hundreds of performers converge on Governors Island for Porch Stomp,” by Claude Solnik, amNewYork, June 22, 2026
“Where to find free music tomorrow as part of Make Music New York 2026,” EV Grieve, June 20, 2026
“‘Make Music’ all over New York City this weekend,” Brooklyn Daily Eagle, June 17, 2026
Old Lyme, CT
“Scenes from Make Music Old Lyme 2026,” LymeLine, June 22, 2026
“5 Things Not to Miss at Sunday’s Make Music Old Lyme Event,” LymeLine, June 20, 2026
Orange County, FL
“Free music festival: Make Music Orange County returns June 21,” WFTV 9, June 19, 2026
“Orange you glad the music’s coming back? ‘Make Music Orange County’ to return for a second year,” by Joshua-Paul Estabalaya, Community Paper, June 17, 2026
“SPOTLIGHT: Make Music Orange County aims to fill the county with music,” by Nicole Darden Creston, Central Florida Public Media, June 5, 2026
“Make Music Orange County announces free performances across the county,” by Karan Deardorff, WFTV, May 27, 2026
Oxford, CT
“Make Music Day Concert At Quarry Walk,” by Jay Kenney, Patch Oxford, June 16, 2026
Palm Beach, FL
“Boca Raton and Palm Beach Gardens Host Events for Make Music Day,” by John Thomason, Boca Magazine, June 17, 2026
Phoenix, AZ
“Free things to do in Phoenix this weekend,” by Jennifer Goldberg, Phoenix New Times, June 19, 2026
“Phoenix will transform into a citywide music festival this weekend,” by Benjamin Leatherman, Phoenix New Times, June 18, 2026
Platteville, WI
“Make Music Platteville is Sunday,”SW News, June 17, 2026
Ridgefield, CT
“Ridgefield Arts Council Approves Budget, Finalizes Plans For Make Music Day,” by Rich Kirby, Patch Connecticut, June 4, 2026
Rochester, NY
“Rochester to join global ‘Make Music Day’ celebration,” WHAM, June 2, 2026
“Rochester joins global Make Music Day, community invited,” Rochester First – News 8, May 20, 2026
Salem, OR
“Photo Gallery: Rock, punk and DIY musicians flock to Make Music Day Salem,” Salem Reporter, June 22, 2026
“See photos of Make Music Day 2026 in downtown Salem,” by Kenny McMillen, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2026
“Watch performers take to streets for Make Music Day in Salem,” by Kenny McMillen, Statesman Journal, June 21, 2026
“Make Music Salem honors late co-founder in its 11th year,” by Hailey Cook, Salem Reporter, June 18, 2026
“5 things to do in Salem this week: Make Music Day, Juneteenth celebrations, Superhero Run,” by Hailey Cook, Salem Reporter, June 16, 2026
“A guide to Salem’s 2026 summer events,” by Joe Siess, Salem Reporter, May 4, 2026
San Diego, CA
“San Diego arts roundup: Fair food, music, movies, art and more this weekend,” by Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, June 18, 2026
San Jose, CA
“San Jose: Make Music Day offers free performances for first day of summer,” by Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, June 21, 2026
“Bay Area events calendar for June 19-25 weekly editions,” by Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, June 15, 2026
San Marcos, TX
“San Marcos community jams out at Make Music Day,” by Camilla Groves, The University Star, July 8, 2026
“Make Music Day coming to San Marcos on Sunday,” San Marcos Daily Record, June 19, 2026
Santa Monica, CA
“A musical weekend in Santa Monica,” by Matthew Hall, Santa Monica Daily Press, June 24, 2026
“Santa Monica Hosts Free Concerts To Celebrate Make Music Day,” by Ryley Metten, Canyon News, June 21, 2026
“Santa Monica to host free citywide concerts June 21 for Make Music Day,” by Maaz Alin, Santa Monica Daily Press, June 20, 2026
“Free Concerts Planned Across Santa Monica for Make Music Day,” Westside Current, June 15, 2026
“Santa Monica Launches Independent Make Music Day Chapter with Citywide Solstice Events,” Palisades News, June 12, 2026
Silver City, NM
“Make Music Day in Silver City,” by Marcia Tinker, Desert Exposure, May 28, 2026
Southbury, CT
“Republican-American Calendar for Friday, June 19,” by Clara Hooks, Stamford Advocate, June 19, 2026
Spooner/Shell Lake, WI
“June 21 is International Make Music Day,” Spooner Advocate, June 12, 2026
“Musicians, host sites invited to ring in summer with worldwide day of music,” Spooner Advocate, April 24, 2026
Stanly County, NC
“Stanly Arts Council reports turnout from Make Music Day,” by Jesse Deal, Stanly News Journal, July 6, 2026
“Make Music Day Stanly County lineup, workshops announced,” Stanly News Journal, June 16, 2026
Stevens Point, WI
“3 weekend events you don’t want to miss June 18-21 in Stevens Point,” by Caitlin Shuda, Stevens Point Journal, June 17, 2026
Sun Prairie, WI
“Make Music Sun Prairie set for June 21,” The Star, April 24, 2026
Superior, WI
“Superior brings local tunes for ‘Make Music Day’,” by Ella Schoeberl, Northern News Now, June 22, 2026
Tallahassee, FL
“National Music Day brings Tallahassee musicians together for a jam session,” By Staci Inez, WCTV, June 21, 2026
Troy, NY
“Worldwide ‘Make Music Day’ to be celebrated in Capital Region, Hudson Valley,” by Thomas Dimopoulos, The Daily Gazette, June 18, 2026
“Make Music Day,” The Daily Gazette, June 13, 2026
Tucson, AZ
“Free Citywide Music Festival Returns To Tucson This Month,” by Vianella Burns, Patch Tucson, June 3, 2026
Tulsa, OK
“Second annual Make Music Tulsa to bring free performances citywide June 21,” by Abbie de Vera, News On 6, May 27, 2026
Tyler, TX
“Tyler celebrates National Make Music Day,” KETK NBC, June 22, 2026
“Make Music Day,” KFXK Fox News, June 22, 2026
“East Texas musicians say songs should not be created entirely with AI,” by Michael Richardson, KLTV, June 22, 2026
“Live Music Steals the Show,” by Stephanie Graham-Stacey, Tyler Today, June/July 2026 (pdf)
Upper Perkiomen Valley, PA
“14th Annual Make Music Celebrates Summer,” by Bob Esposito & Steve Pestrock, Town and Country, June 23, 2026
Vance County, NC
“Make Music Day 2026,” by Tyler Davis, The Henderson Dispatch, June 22, 2026
“The Local Skinny! Make Music Day 2026 Coming To Vance County,” WIZS, May 28, 2026
West Chester, PA
“On Stage: Celebrate World Music Day in West Chester,” by Denny Dyroff, The Unionville Times, June 19, 2026
“Comitta To Celebrate World Music Day on Sunday,” by Bill Rettew, Daily Local News, June 19, 2026
Westport, CT
“Westport joining in Make Music Day with young jazz group On the Count of Two,” by Dirk Langeveld, Westport Journal, June 19, 2026
“Make Music Day concert brings free live music on Father’s Day,” by Melisa Yuriar, Nancy on Norwalk, June 19, 2026
“Roundup: Yankee Doodle Fair, Bruce Lagerfeldt Day, Sprout & Share,” 06880, June 17, 2026
Wheaton, IL
“Performers Encouraged To Make The City Their Stage During Make Music Wheaton,” by Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Wheaton, June 8, 2026
Wimberley, TX
“Wimberley joins the world in making music,” by Teresa Kendrick, The Wimberley View, June 24, 2026
“Musicians tune up for Make Music Day, June 21,” The Wimberley View, May 13, 2026
Worcester, MA
“Make Music Day Worcester Returned With Free Citywide Celebration,” by Jessie Castellano, Patch Worcester, June 23, 2026
Vermont
“Vt., White River Valley Celebrate Make Music Day,” by Tim Calabro, The Herald, June 25, 2026
“On the Beat: Make Music Day Returns,” by Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days, June 17, 2026
“Entertainment Highlights: Make Music Day Vermont features dozens of free events,” by Alex Hanson, Valley News, June 17, 2026
“Randolph takes center stage for Vermont’s Make Music Day celebration,” Mountain Times, June 17, 2026
“Springfield celebrates ‘Make Music Vermont’ with free concert and open mic June 21,” Chester Telegraph, June 17, 2026
“St. Johnsbury Getting Jazzed Up For Sousapalooza & Make Music Day,” Caledonian Record, June 12, 2026
“Make Music Vermont invites local musicians and venues to join statewide celebration,” Bennington Banner, June 3, 2026
York, PA
“Make Music Day kicks off early with performances at York County hospitals,” WGAL 8, June 19, 2026
“Plan your summer: York County festivals, carnivals to attend in 2026,” by Teresa Boeckel, York Daily Record, June 15, 2026