Starting as Fete de la Musique in France back in 1982, Make Music Day has exploded into a global celebration, taking over 1,000 cities across 120 countries every year on June 21, the Summer Solstice! This event was created to bring a free music festival right to your neighborhood, inviting everyone—regardless of age or level of experience—to join the jam session.
Make Music Day made its way to the U.S. in 2007, kicking off in the streets of New York City. Since then, it’s been gaining momentum, with more than 5,000 free concerts lighting up the country in 2024 alone!
Make Music Liberty
2025 marks nine years of this musical event in Liberty, MO, hosted by the Liberty Arts Commission. Throughout the day you may hear music being performed on a sidewalk, a residential porch, in a parking lot or outside a local business. Performances will be primarily concentrated in downtown Liberty!
Make Music Day is held on June 21 every year, and this year it falls on a Saturday! That means Make Music Liberty will partner with two other local events to make the day even more fun! The day will kick-off at 8 a.m. when the Historic Downtown Liberty Farmer’s Market opens. You can listen to the melodies of the musicians while browsing homemade goodies from local vendors. Then, Historic Downtown Liberty, Inc. will celebrate its 20th with a block party that will include a special stage of Make Music Liberty performers.
As the day starts to wind down, end your night on a high note! Enjoy free performances into the night at local restaurants and businesses. Make sure to stop by The Corbin Theatre (502 N. Water St.) at 6 p.m. for a performance by Jazz pianist Bram Wijnands!
Participate
Ready to join in on the fun? We’re looking for performers to help round out the Make Music Liberty schedule. Create a profile online and follow the step by step directions to secure your spot! Performers have the ability to select the time(s) and location(s) they would like to perform. For more information, check out the Make Music Liberty website or email the Make Music Liberty team. The deadline to register is Tuesday, June 17 at noon.
This event is for everyone, all ages, all genres of music and all levels of musical ability. Whether you’re in a band, a solo artist, a child or a senior – if you’ve got a beat, you’ve got a stage! Individuals and groups that would like to offer mass appeal events / workshops, like learn to harmonica or an interactive drum circle, are encouraged to get in touch with event staff.
We hope to see you celebrating with us on Saturday, June 21 in Liberty, MO!
