Murfreesboro Joins Global Make Music Day Celebration on June 21

Murfreesboro will make its debut as an official Make Music Day community on Sunday, June 21, 2026, joining hundreds of cities across the United States and more than 1,000 cities worldwide in a free, day-long celebration of music.

Thanks to a sponsorship from the Tennessee Entertainment Commission, Murfreesboro is one of 30 Tennessee communities participating as charter members of the Make Music Day Alliance in 2026. The initiative expands Tennessee's presence in the global celebration and provides opportunities for residents to experience and create music throughout their own neighborhoods.

Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world that takes place each year on June 21, the summer solstice. Held in more than 1,000 cities across 120 countries, the event invites musicians of all ages and skill levels to perform in public spaces and celebrates the power of music to bring people together.

Boro Bourbon & Brews (124 N. Maple Street): Enjoy performances by Derek Cole from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by Dean Batten from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Concert Musical Supply (217 W. Main Street): Catch Jasco Duende performing in the heart of historic downtown from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Hop Springs (6790 John Bragg Highway): The School of Rock Murfreesboro House Band takes the stage from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This event is free, and all ages are welcome to attend.

Dow Street Community Music School (1272 Dow Street): Featuring a special presentation by faculty and students from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.

Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd): Join a FREE community drum circle for both adults and kids. Everybody Drum Some will lead participants in an interactive rhythm session from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Center for the Arts (110 W. College Street): 

Open Mic Night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Stop by and participate!

Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front Street) Bring your families out from 1:00 to 3:00 pm and participate in drumming circles and music activities, while enjoying the village.  Bring your stringed instruments and have fun showing off your musical talent in the shade all afternoon!  Everyone is welcome to this free afternoon of family fun!

Make Music Day is sponsored by the TN Entertainment Commission.  

Make Music Murfreesboro is an all-day, free non-profit celebration taking place in neighborhoods across Rutherford County, Tennessee on June 21st. Participation is encouraged from all ages, genres and abilities, from indie rock to bluegrass to a cappella, from music students to professional artists and everything in between.

Make Music Murfreesboro’s primary goals are to provide an equal platform for musicians of all skill levels, interests and walks of life and to inspire the next generation of musicians through innovative outreach programming.

This celebration is not limited to Murfreesboro residents but invites music enthusiasts from everywhere to participate by performing or attending. Join us to ring in the summer solstice as part of an international event with its heart and soul in our local community!

Learn more about event venues and details for Make Music Murfreesboro HERE!