About
Make Music Philly is an all-day, open-access, free “do it yourself” festival taking place in various neighborhoods in Philadelphia, PA and its surrounding suburbs on June 21st every year. Participation is encouraged from all ages, genres, and abilities…from indie rock to bluegrass to a cappella, from music students to professional artists and everything in-between.
Make Music Philly’s primary goals are to provide an equal platform for musicians of all skill levels, interests, and walks of life, and to inspire the next generation of musicians through innovative outreach programming.
This celebration is not limited to residents of Philly, but invites music enthusiasts from everywhere to come participate by performing, attending, or volunteering.
Join us to ring in the Summer Solstice, as part of an international event with its heart and soul in our local creative community!
Community Announcement
Dear Make Music Day Partner,
Our deepest apologies for the delay in communicating with you about Make Music Philly 2026. We appreciate your patience and your interest in Make Music Philly,
With deep sadness, we regret to announce the passing of one of our co-coordinators, Naila Mattison, from Pancreatic Cancer in February of this year. The Make Music Philly staff was blindsided by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, who was not only passionate about coordinating Make Music Philly, but for the artists that make our city a hallmark of music and artistry. This year, we are planning a memorial event in honor at The Rotunda on 4014 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA to celebrate her life. Please join us June 21st from 6-9pm for a night of memories and a shared love of music and art.
For more information, please contact us at philly@makemusicday.org.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding, we’re looking forward to coming back strong for Make Music Philly 2027.
Warmly,
The Make Music Philly Team.
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Guachinagos Brings Latin Rhythm to the Summer Solstice
This year, Make Music Philly is thrilled to partner with World Cafe Live for their event Family Bridge Session – Fandango, featuring the band, Guachinagos! Their sound fuses Mexican Jarocho and Colombian Cumbia along with other Latin American rhythms that will energize music lovers of all ages.
MMP Advisor/Vibemistress, Stephanie Reneé, had the chance to chat with the band about their music and influence before their performance on Saturday the 21st.
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Center City Shines Eclectic!
Our partners at The Philadelphia Ethical Society decided to go all-in with our scheduled 10a to 10p celebration this year, so they’ve approved a day-long lineup that includes a wide array of styles and sounds. Check out their flyer below for details on performers and set times.
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Kidchella Comes Onboard!
When we saw that Smith Memorial Playground was holding an event on the same day as Make Music Day, we knew this was a WIN for all parties! We are thrilled that they are now a part of our event listings AND that there will be a Makey Makey music play set-up onsite for theContinue…
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Extended MMD Venue Listings
Our great partners at Downtown West Chester are offering an extensive lineup of performances on June 21st…17 different venues from 11:30am to 9pm. Visit their site for locations and schedule details.
Support
Make Music Day is free for the city of Philadelphia, so we rely heavily on volunteers to keep things running smoothly. That means we need your help on June 21st! If you’re available on this day and would like to help us, please let us know. Here are just some of the things that you might be doing throughout the day:
- Tell passersby about Make Music Philly and answer any questions audience and participators may have.
- Take photos of your stationed event.
- Help keep our performers happy.
- Help with setup and breakdown between artists.
- Help run sound.
If you would like to be a sponsor of Make Music Philly, please email us at philly@makemusicday.org
Our commitment to sponsors
We value our partnership with our sponsors and will strive to serve as good stewards of the generous gifts by delivering valuable benefits and a positive partnership experience. With a donation, you are helping to make music accessible to everyone in our community.
If you would like to be a sponsor of Make Music Philly 2024, please email us at philly@makemusicday.org.
Previous Sponsors
Press
Make Music Philly Still Jamming, by Eugene Zenyatta, Philadelphia Weekly, June 11, 2020
Make Music Philly 2020 Goes Virtual on Sunday, June 21. All Day, Free Live Music. by iRadioAl, iRadioPhilly, June 20, 2020
Press Release: “Third Annual ‘Make Music Philly’ Returns on Sunday, June 21, 2015,” June 11, 2015
“Weekend Event Picks,” by Allie Volpe, Philly.com, June 18, 2015
“18 Things to Do in Philly This Weekend,” by Bryan Buttler, Philadelphia Magazine, June 19, 2015
“This Sunday: Make some music with Make Music Philly,” by Drea Rose, The Key: WXPN 88.5, June 18, 2015
“Make Music Philly Rocks the City June 21,” by Melissa Greiner, Philadelphia Family Magazine, June 2015
“Make Some Music, Philly!,” by Allison Ector, NBC Philadelphia, June 16, 2014
“Make Music Philly returns on June 21, Lee Fields, Ted Leo, scores of others playing for free,” by Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer, June 11, 2014
“Make Music Philly takes over the city June 21,” Metro Philadelphia, June 19, 2014
“Free events planned for ‘Make Music Philly’,” by Kimberly C. Roberts, Philadelphia Tribune, April 24, 2014
“Make Music Philly Returns This Saturday, June 21,” by Mary Brickthrower, Geekadelphia, June 17, 2014
“Free Concerts Throughout the City at Make Music Philly 2014,” by Ari Roth, That Mag, June 16, 2014
“Philly 3 For All: Baltimore Dollar Stroll, Make Music Philly and Rock to the Future,” Flying Kite Media, June 17, 2014
“Second Annual Make Music Philly Day returns June 21st,” by Matt Kelchner, Vinyl District, May 14, 2014
“June 16-22: Al fresco all week,” Plan Philly, June 16, 2014
“Join us and Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra for Make Music Philly,” Opera Philadelphia blog, June 16, 2014
“Make Music Philly’ day, coming in June,” by Dan DeLuca, The Philadelphia Inquirer, January 11, 2013
