Are you ready to make some music? Get ready for an celebration of music-making at Make Music Chicago! This annual event brings together Chicagoans of all ages, abilities, and musical tastes to showcase their talent and share their love for music. Whether you’re a seasoned musician or just starting out, Make Music Chicago invites you to join in the fun and experience the joy of creating music.
Make Music Chicago traces its roots back to the French “Fête de la Musique,” a global music festival celebrated in 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Inspired by this grand celebration of music, Make Music Chicago made its debut in 2011, thanks to the International Music Foundation. Since then, it has become a beloved annual event that brings together musicians and music enthusiasts from all walks of life.
Unlike traditional music festivals, Make Music Chicago is an inclusive and open event that welcomes everyone who wants to participate. It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional musician or an amateur enthusiast, young or old – as long as you have a passion for music, you are invited to take part. The event transforms the streets, parks, plazas, and porches of Chicago into stages, allowing musicians to share their talent and connect with friends, neighbors, and strangers. It’s a day of musical freedom, where genres blend, and creativity knows no bounds.
