Make Music Day 2027
June 21, 2027 All day
Every year on 21 June, people around the world come together to celebrate music through Make Music Day.
It’s a chance for everyone to get involved – whether you’re an experienced musician, picking up an instrument for the first time, singing with friends or simply listening to the music you love.
What is Make Music Day?
Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as Fête de la Musique, with a simple idea: encourage people to make music and bring live music into public spaces for everyone to enjoy. Since then, it has grown into an international celebration involving musicians and communities around the world. At its heart is the idea that music is for everyone.
How can you get involved?
You don’t need to organise a huge concert to take part. Schools, music groups, families and individuals can celebrate in all sorts of ways.
You could:
- perform a piece of music at school or in your community;
- bring pupils together for a whole-school sing;
- try an instrument you’ve never played before;
- write or create your own music;
- put on an informal lunchtime performance;
- share music with friends or family;
- discover an artist or style of music that’s new to you; or
- simply make time to play, sing or listen.
Making music across Dorset and Somerset
Across Dorset and Somerset, thousands of children and young people make music every week – in classrooms, lessons, ensembles, community groups and at home. Make Music Day is a great opportunity to celebrate that activity, but also to invite someone new to join in.
At Octagon Music Hub, we want every child and young person to have opportunities to experience music, make music and find ways to continue their musical journey, whatever their starting point. So, this Make Music Day, why not try something musical? What will you make, play, sing or listen to on 21 June?