On June 21, 2024, the Summer Solstice, McMinnville will be hosting our third annual celebration of Make Music Day.

And you are invited to the party!

Make Music McMinnville is a musical celebration creating community events that are open to anyone; players, singers, listeners, beginners looking to be inspired, people who are willing to share their inspiration with the world.  Every place, performer, and person of every stripe has a part to play in Make Music McMinnville.

While it is an international event, the communities involved have a localized focus, with music-related activities taking place in multiple locations in the community. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day it is now held on the same day in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries.

Completely different from a typical music festival, Make Music McMinnville is open to anyone who wants to take part. Every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion — pours onto streets, parks, plazas, and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors, and strangers.

The ultimate goal is celebrating our community through music, in a way that is accessible to musicians and non-musicians alike. All of it is free and open to the public.

Catch free, live performances and music activities throughout the day. Previous years have featured local talent at locations such as: Atticus Hotel Courtyard, The Bitter Monk, City Park, Crescent Café, ForeLand Beer, Mac Market, Mack Theater Marquee, McMenamins Hotel Oregon, McMinnville Public Library Fountain. Performance schedule coming soon!

Why participate in Make Music McMinnville? 

Make Music Day brings joy, inspires creativity, and transforms communities. It celebrates and promotes the natural music maker in all of us, regardless of ability. Make Music Day events turn sidewalks and streets into impromptu stages; let amateur musicians share their passion and gain confidence; and give established artists in all genres a chance to perform for new audiences.

You, too, can participate in Make Music McMinnville.

If you’d like to volunteer to help with next year’s celebration, contact us.