Make Music Day
June 21, 2026 — 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Overview
Get ready to celebrate the summer solstice with the universal language of music. On Sunday, June 21, Appleton joins over 1,000 cities worldwide for the annual Make Music Day, a global festival dedicated to the joy of performance and community.
Join on the lawn in front of the History Museum at the Castle for an afternoon of discovery. We’ll be hosting a variety of interactive programs, including a hands-on Instrument Petting Zoo, Rondini’s Bombastic Bubbles, the ever popular Bucket Drumming and more, perfect for musicians of all ages and skill levels. Watch this page for more information as it becomes available.
Make Music Day Appleton is a collaborative effort brought to life by your Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, Heid Music, Mile of Music, Creative Downtown Appleton, Inc., the History Museum at the Castle, The NAMM Foundation, and the Make Music Alliance.
