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All Make Music concerts are on June 21, and are free and open to the public.
Other North American events are listed here.
Make Music Around the World
The Make Music Alliance coordinates with organizers around the world to celebrate music on June 21.
Featured National Projects
Circle Singing
With support from the Cheswatyr Foundation, Make Music Day is launching a nationwide Circle Singing program—an improvised vocal experience open to all. Inspired by Bobby McFerrin, Circle Singing invites people to create spontaneous harmonies and rhythms together.
Flowerpot Music
Flowerpot Music, written by celebrated composer Elliot Cole and directed by percussionist Peter Ferry, is a composition for an unlikely but beautiful percussion instrument – the flowerpot! Last year on June 21st, 17 groups around the U.S. assembled in parks, fields and public squares, to learn and then perform the piece, specially composed for Make Music Day.
Make Music, Make Friends
For the fourth year, Make Music, Make Friends will connect school children aged 7-13 from around the world on Make Music Day, sharing videos of their musical performances with each other.
Mass Appeal
For the 18th year, Make Music Day 2026 features Mass Appeal, bringing together people of all levels and ages to make music in large, single-instrument groups.
#MySongIsYourSong
Make Music Day’s 7th annual global song swap: perform a song by another artist and hear yours covered in return! Songwriters, composers, and bands of all styles and walks of life are invited to participate.
Roomful of Pianos
Roomful of Pianos, growing out of an annual NAMM Show initiative, will unite the national piano community on Make Music Day, with piano showrooms and music schools hosting colossal piano events around the U.S.
Sousapalooza
Since 2011, Make Music Chicago has pioneered the Sousapalooza – an invitation for hundreds of brass, wind, and percussion players to come together and sightread the music of The March King, John Philip Sousa.
Sound of School
For the third year, NFHS, Alfred Music, FJH Music, the NAMM Foundation, MakeMusic, Inc., and the Make Music Alliance are offering free band, orchestra, and choir pieces for school and community ensembles to perform on Make Music Day, in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday. Participants get free music and printable scores upon registration, and can perform on June 21 or submit a video. All ensembles are welcome.
String Together
Free events to improve your guitar playing, with a free string change session courtesy of Elixir Strings, and free guitar lessons — no strings attached.
Workplace Harmony
Workplace Harmony invites employees to make music together and showcase their talent as part of Make Music Day. Open to workplace bands and choirs of all levels and genres, it’s a free opportunity to perform either at your company or in public spaces during the week of June 15–21.