Make Music Texas

Make Music Day

Willie Nelson. Beyoncé. Gary Clark Jr. Selena. Janis Joplin. Bun B. Waylon Jennings. You.

Join in the symphony of Make Music Texas, inviting both longtime residents and newcomers of the Lone Star State to contribute a melody to the vibrant musical tapestry of Texas. Come Friday, June 21, 2024, Texans will unite to mark the Summer Solstice, embracing the longest day of the year with the magic of music.

We invite artists of all ages and genres, amateur and professional alike, to sign up to perform free concerts on June 21 in public spaces throughout the state. Everyone is welcome, and we mean everyone — even if you’ve never touched an instrument before, our regional organizers will have free music lessons and special hands-on music making opportunities just for you. And if you have a location to offer — a storefront, park, porch, or sidewalk — we invite you to sign up to host musicians on June 21. Just click on your local celebration to get started!

Make Music Texas is presented by Texas Music Office.

Find a Make Music Texas celebration near you!

Make Music Texas: 2024 Press Coverage

Houston, TX
Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs brings 4th Annual Make Music Day Celebration in Houston,” The Leader, June 17, 2024
Enjoy free Friday concerts across Houston for Make Music Day 2024,” by Justin Jerkins, 365 Things In Houston, June 19, 2024
FREE – Celebrate Make Music Day in Houston on June 21,” by Rachel Estrada, CW 39, June 20, 2024
Houston, make some music today,” by Troy Schulze, Houston Public Media, June 21, 2024

Laredo, TX
Laredoans invited to perform city-wide as part of ‘Make Music Day’,” by Louis San Miguel, LMT Online, June 15, 2024
Laredo gears up for Make Music Day celebration,” by Justin Reyes, KGNS TV, June 19, 2024
The Star Music Shop to host Make Music Day Drum Jam,” by Jose de la Rosa, LMT Online, June 20, 2024
Laredo musicians partake in Make Music Day, a worldwide celebration of music,” by Orlando Gonzalez, KGNS TV, June 21, 2024
Make Music Day Laredo,” KGNS TV, June 21, 2024

Odessa, TX
Odessa singing to the tune of ‘National Make Music Day’,” by Marcus Risen, Newswest 9, June 21, 2024

San Marcos, TX
City invites artists, organizations to participate in Make Music Day,” San Marcos Daily Record, June 7, 2024
San Marcos invites community to participate in Make Music Day,” by Anthony Torres, KXAN, June 21, 2024

Tyler, TX
It’s a Global Celebration, ‘Make Music Day’ Comes to Tyler For The First Time,” by Buddy Logan, KNUE, June 14, 2024
Make Music Day is June 21 in Tyler,” by David Gibson, KETK NBC, June 17, 2024
WATCH: Tyler group works to promote local musicians, live music with new event,” KLTV ABC, June 17, 2024
Make Music Day hits Tyler streets,” by Katecey Harrell, Tyler Morning Telegraph, June 21, 2024
Tyler embraces Make Music day celebration,” CBS 19, June 21, 2024

San Antonio, TX
San Antonio kicks off a summer of music with ‘Make Music Day’,” by Alyssa Muñoz, KENS5 CBS, May 28, 2024
San Antonio Sizzles with Diverse Summer Line-Up, from Free Make Music Day Fiesta to Rock Legends at Alamodome” by John Martins, Hoodline, May 28, 2024
Celebrate Make Music Day with a free festival in San Antonio,” KSAT 12, May 29, 2024
News Roundup: Make Music Day,” Arts Alive San Antonio, May 30, 2024
Play Terry Riley’s ‘In C’ with us on Make Music Day!,” by Nathan Cone, Texas Public Radio, May 30, 2024
City of San Antonio ramps up efforts to promote local music and musicians,” by Sabrina Ye, San Antonio Current, June 3, 2024
Worldwide DIY music festival brings San Antonio into harmony in June,” by Brianna Caleri, Culture Map San Antonio, June 3, 2024
New exhibition at TPR will encourage San Antonians to make music with movement,” by Samuel Rocha, Texas Public Radio, June 12, 2024
San Antonio will celebrate Make Music Day for the first time this year,” by Deborah Martin, San Antonio Express-News, June 18, 2024
Hemisfair to host free music and yoga events Friday,” by Rebecca Salinas, KSAT, June 19, 2024
Superhero Comic Con, free music events and more to do in San Antonio this weekend,” by Alyssa Muñoz, KENS5 CBS, June 19, 2024
Things to do in San Antonio this weekend,” by Rebecca Salinas, KSAT, June 20, 2024
Children’s Chorus of San Antonio summer camp to peform free concert on Friday at Tobin Center,” by Tiffany Huertas, KSAT, June 20, 2024
20 awesome things to do in San Antonio this weekend,” My San Antonio, June 20, 2024
Make Music Day San Antonio will feature free performances this Friday,” by Stephanie Koithan, San Antonio Current, June 20, 2024
10 things to do around San Antonio, June 21-27,” Community Impact, June 20, 2024
News Roundup, June 20, 2024,” Arts Alive San Antonio, June 21, 2024
First annual Make Music Day in San Antonio held at Texas Public Radio,” by Samuel Rocha, Texas Public Radio, June 21, 2024
Make Music Day taking place with free live city-wide performances,” News4SA, June 21, 2024
TPR Community Orchestra celebrates Make Music Day with Terry Riley’s ‘In C’,” by Nathan Cone, Texas Public Radio, June 27, 2024

Other Texas
Worldwide DIY music festival brings Central Texas into harmony in June,” by Brianna Caleri, Culturemap Austin, June 3, 2024