What’s Make Music Portland?
A day of totally free concerts + play-along events, happening in public parks and private venues around Portland, every year on June 21, to celebrate summer, community, and artistic expression.
Make Music Portland, part of the international Fête de la Musique, is a festival of sound, open to all ages, genres, styles and abilities. Strengthening social and cultural ties, elevating the profile of our city internationally, and supporting amateur and professional musicians, Make Music Portland rings in the first day of summer by celebrating the transformational power of music.
Make Music Portland mission
Make Music Portland aims to showcase Maine artistry, elevate Portland’s musical renown, connect musicians, educators and venues, and (above everything else) bring free performances and music education of all varieties and genres to Portland, Maine, each year on the summer solstice.
As a branch of the international Fête de la Musique, we’re part of a worldwide collective of performers and music makers. Each summer, we seek to engage both locals and visitors to showcase Portland’s diverse musical talents and our connection with the global arts community.
We encourage artists of all kinds to share their talents. Our event welcomes music of every kind, from choirs to garage bands to bluegrass to gypsy punk. Let’s showcase the diversity of our talent.
