Make Music Wisconsin

Les Paul. Liberace. Skylar Grey. Richard Davis. Bon Iver. Chris Kroeze. Al Jarreau. You.

Make Music Wisconsin brings communities together through music across 27 chapters statewide. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, native and newcomer residents of the Badger State added their voices to Wisconsin’s rich musical heritage.

In 2025, Wisconsinites celebrated the Summer Solstice with 1,026 free musical events across the state.

Each year, 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 Wisconsin is presented by Create Wisconsin, with assistance from the Wisconsin Public Radio, and Heid Music. For more information, contact Anne Katz: akatz@createwisconsin.org.

Appleton, WI
“Appleton hosts free events to celebrate Make Music Day,” Fox 11 News, June 21, 2025

Beloit, WI
“Music fills the Stateline Area on Make Music Day,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 22, 2025
“Bring on the music: Make Music Day is Saturday,” by Clint Wolf, Beloit Daily News, June 17, 2025
“Live music and free dance lessons! Several summer events coming up in greater Beloit area,” by Katie Castellano, WMTV, June 16, 2025
“Beloit will celebrate the summer solstice with music,” by Yvonne Boose, Northern Public Radio WNIJ, May 28, 2025
“Make Music Beloit Artist Profile – Kristin Toon,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025
“Beloit Activities,” WIFR, May 21, 2025
“10 Unique Wisconsin Festivals Happening in June 2025,” by Kristen Rouse, Experience Wisconsin Magazine, May 19, 2025
“Experience The Joy Of Music In Beloit This June,” The Eagle 96.7, May 6, 2025

Madison, WI
“Make Music Madison makes sure your day is filled with tunes,” by Kelly Lecker, Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2025
“Photos: Make Music Madison,” by John Hart, Wisconsin State Journal, June 22, 2025
“Madison celebrates worldwide Make Music Day,” by Mackenzie Davis and Sam Swartz, WMTV, June 21, 2025
“Make Music Madison enriches culture of music,” WKOW, June 21, 2025
“Make Music Madison adds Global Choir Project for 12th-annual celebration,” by Anna Hansen, Wisconsin State Journal, June 20, 2025
“What to do in Madison this weekend: Make Music Madison, ‘Sconnie Street’ and more Isthmus Picks,” The Isthmus, June 19, 2025
“5 fun events happening in Madison this week, June 19-25,” The Cap Times, June 18, 2025
“Make Music Madison 2025: Coffee shops, community centers, schools, front porches, and more will host live music June 21,” by David Dahmer, Madison 365, June 16, 2025
“Hilldale announces 19 performers for Make Music,” by Kyle Jones, Channel 3000, June 5, 2025
“Welcome to Madison’s 2025 festival season,” by Jonas Tijerino, The Cap Times, June 4, 2025
“Make Music Madison Music Festival 2025,” by Ian McKay, Fox 47, June 2, 2025
“Make Music Madison Artist Profile – Beni Daiko,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025
“Make Music Madison – Warner Park Entertainment,” by Aaron Carreno, Fox 47, May 23, 2025

Milwaukee, WI
“Saturday is Make Music Day in Milwaukee,” by Jamie Lee Rake, Shepherd Express, June 19, 2025
“This Week in MKE Music: June 19-25, 2025,” by Blaine Schultz, Shepherd Express, June 19, 2025
“Outdoor music, arts and more things to do in the Milwaukee area in summer 2025,” by Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, June 17, 2025
“Toys and games to celebrate World Music Day,” Fox 6 News, June 17, 2025
“West Allis Arts Collective Launches with Inaugural Event – Make Music Day,” Urban Milwaukee, June 16, 2024

Spooner / Shell Lake, WI
“Making music on the longest day of the year,” Spooner Advocate, June 26, 2025
“Reader Opinion: Kudos for Make Music Day,” Spooner Advocate, June 25, 2025
“City Council proclaims Make Music Day, hears from North Memorial,” by Regan Kohler, Spooner Advocate, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Day events set for Saturday,” Spooner Advocate, June 19, 2025
“Make Music Day Returns To Spooner & Shell Lake,” Dryden Wire, June 13, 2025
“Mayor proclaims June 21 Make Music Day,” by Regan Kohler, Spooner Advocate, June 12, 2025

Superior, WI
“Coffee Conversation: Make Music Day Returns to Superior with New Energy,” by Maria Vollom, Fox 21, June 17, 2025

Verona, WI
“Verona celebrates Make Music Day,” Verona Press, June 30, 2025
“Verona’s first annual Make Music Day is June 21,” Verona Press, June 19, 2025

Wisconsin
“International Make Music Day!“, Civic Media, June 20, 2025
“Make Music Day Brings Communities Together Across the State,” by Teri Barr, Civic Media, June 19, 2025
“Celebrate Make Music Day at an event near you this June 21,” Wisconsin Public Radio, June 6, 2025