About
Make Music Day Oshkosh is in it’s inaugural year! This event is celebrated worldwide as part of the Fête de la Musique. The Fête de la Musique is a festival that takes place in over 1,000 cities in more than 120 countries on the summer solstice, which falls on June 21st each year. This day is set aside to celebrate music in all its diverse forms and encourages people to come together and play free public concerts.
In the United States, Make Music Day is presented by The NAMM Foundation and coordinated by the Make Music Alliance. This year, on Saturday, June 21st, 2025, Oshkosh will host a variety of events at various locations in our beloved city.
Make Music Day Oshkosh is open to anyone and everyone! All ages, skill levels, and musical categories are welcome to participate in this exciting event. From kazoos to bucket drums to ukulele, there’s sure to be something for everyone!
If you’re interested in leading an event or volunteering for Make Music Day Oshkosh, don’t hesitate to reach out to oshkosh@makemusicday.org for more information. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your musical talents, learn from others, and make new connections in the community.
Schedule
All events this year are indoors.
Parking at Heid Music Oshkosh can be found in the Hardee’s parking lot using the semi-trailer parking at the back end towards South Park Ave.
| Time | Oshkosh Public Library: Library Dome |
|---|---|
| 9a-9:30a | Kazoo Parade with Angela |
| 10-10:45a | Folk & Bluegrass Jam with Angela & Steve Miller from Remington’s Ride |
| 11-11:30am | Beginning Harmonica with Darryl |
| 12-12:45pm | Ukulele Performance by Oshkosh Area Ukulele Performers |
| Time | Oshkosh Public Library: Reading Room |
| 9 – 1pm | Self Guided Art Project: Vinyl Record Mandalas |
| 9 – 1pm | Self Guided Art Project: Band Bracelets |
| Time | Oshkosh Heid Music |
| 11:30 – 12:15pm | Jazz Performance and Jam featuring Oshkosh Community Band |
| 12:45 – 1:30pm | Jazz Performance and Jam featuring Oshkosh Community Band |
Support
Make Music Day wouldn’t be possible without the support of great volunteers like you! Click below to let us know you are interested!
Contact
Get in touch with us at oshkosh@makemusicday.org