Make Music Madison

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Make Music Madison Make Music Madison is a free outdoor musical celebration that happens every June 21st Make Music Madison is part of Make Music Day.

Last year, over 1,000 cities around the world threw citywide music celebrations on June 21. It all started 38 years ago in France. In 1982, France’s Ministry of Culture dreamed up an idea for a new kind of musical holiday. They imagined a day where free, live music would be everywhere: street corners and parks, rooftops and gardens, store fronts and mountaintops. And, unlike a typical music festival, anyone and everyone would be invited to join and play music, or host performances. The event would take place on the summer solstice, June 21, and would be called Fête De La Musique. (In French, the name means both “festival of music” and “make music!”)

Amazingly enough, this dream has come true. The Fête has turned into a true national holiday: France shuts down on the summer solstice and musicians take over. Almost 8% of the country (5 million people) have played an instrument or sung in public for the Fête de la Musique. Three decades later, the holiday has spread throughout the world and is now celebrated in more than 120 countries. In the U.S., the presenting sponsor is the NAMM Foundation.

Very few things bring people together like music. We loved seeing our community come together and be part of the rhythm...
10/11/2026

Very few things bring people together like music. We loved seeing our community come together and be part of the rhythm! 🥁

📸: Heidi Johnson (Blue Art Studios)
Venue: MYArts

Hard to believe it’s already been two months since this year’s Make Music Madison! 🎶Still thinking about all the incredi...
08/31/2026

Hard to believe it’s already been two months since this year’s Make Music Madison! 🎶

Still thinking about all the incredible music, energy, and community-fueled experiences that made this year so special. What were some of your favorite moments? We’d love to hear them!

📸: Emily Volland

07/11/2026

🎶❗️ Another successful MMM in the books! Here’s the first of many peaks at our 13th annual Make Music Day, thank you all for making it one of the best ever! ❗️ 🎶

Did you perform on Make Music Day?? Don’t miss your shot to perform on the Sylvee stage! Submit a video of your perform...
06/26/2026

Did you perform on Make Music Day?? Don’t miss your shot to perform on the Sylvee stage! Submit a video of your performance to Joey’s Song for a chance to perform alongside some seriously BIG names this coming January. Visit www.joeyssong.org/make-music-madison for full contest details and to submit your performance from Make Music Day!

06/22/2026

Make Music Madison musicians! 🎶 Don’t forget to submit a video of your Make Music Madison performance, for your chance to play on the Sylvee stage this January. Head to joeyssong.org for full contest details!

What a day. 🎶Thank you to every musician, volunteer, venue, sponsor, and music lover who helped make Make Music Madison ...
06/21/2026

What a day. 🎶

Thank you to every musician, volunteer, venue, sponsor, and music lover who helped make Make Music Madison another unforgettable celebration of community and creativity. From front porches to parks, sidewalks to stages, the city came alive with music because of you.
Until next year, keep making music. ❤️

From neighborhood patios, to coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, the whole city becomes a stage TOMORROW as part of . ...
06/20/2026

From neighborhood patios, to coffee shops, bars, and restaurants, the whole city becomes a stage TOMORROW as part of . Here are a few tips to make the most of our favorite day of the year 🎶🎤💃

06/20/2026

We are so excited to celebrate the summer solstice and local talent as a host site for Make Music Madison on Sunday, June 21! Come for the gorgeous blooms, stay for the incredible sounds. Who are you most excited to see? See the full lineup and artist bios at olbrich.org/calendar/make-music-madison.

P.S. - Our outdoor gardens and lobby will stay open late until 9 p.m. on June 21 to coincide with the Solstice Bonfire across the street in Olbrich Park. Hope to see you there!

06/20/2026
🎶 Did you forget to register for Make Music Madison? Don’t sweat it! Head to one of these open mic opportunities on Su...
06/20/2026

🎶 Did you forget to register for Make Music Madison? Don’t sweat it! Head to one of these open mic opportunities on Sunday, share a song or two, and be a part of the city’s biggest day of music.

The mic is open, Madison!

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