registration opens may 1
Scheduling for our 2026 event begins May 1. But you can get a jump on the process by creating your artist profile in the Make Music Maine portal, where we’ll match musicians with open spots at this year’s event. Or click the link to get notified by email when registration opens.
Curious about playing in the Make Music Portland 2026 celebration?
To build our schedule and connect performers with places to play, we use a matchmaking software by Make Music Maine. Start by creating a performer profile. Then search for open performance spots at various venues. At this time, Make Music Portland 2026 venues aren’t listed. Those will open on May 1.
You can also create new performances on the platform. Just remember, performances associated with Make Music Portland must be free to attend and participate in, per our mission.
about performing
Make Music Portland is all about shining a spotlight on area musicians and bringing free music to the streets of Portland.
We encourage all forms of participation, whether it’s banging a symbol on a street corner, getting together and jamming with friends in the backyard, or signing up with us and registering for a spot at one of our official venues.
We only have two rules.
First, all public performances are free to attend and free to participate in. Make Music Portland is a totally free event.
Second, be respectful of other musicians around you. Please, no competing performances, unless that’s your setup.
