Make Music Phoenix
Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children will present Make Music Phoenix on Sunday, June 21, 2026, a free, all-day citywide celebration featuring live performances, workshops, interactive music experiences and family activities at venues across Phoenix.
Inspired by the international Make Music Day movement, the annual event invites the community to experience music in museums, arts centers, cafés and public spaces throughout the city.
Now in its third year, Make Music Phoenix continues to grow as one of the Valley’s largest community music celebrations. Last year’s event engaged more than 5,700 community members across 13 ZIP codes in partnership with museums, libraries, businesses and more than 115 artists and volunteers.
“Make Music Phoenix is about bringing people together through the joy of music and creating opportunities for the entire community to participate,” said Becky Bell, President and CEO of Rosie’s House. “From hands-on music making and cultural performances to family-friendly activities and spontaneous musical moments across the city, this event celebrates the creativity and diversity that make Phoenix such a vibrant place to live.”
The day begins with the “Kickoff Celebration: 30 Years of Music” at Rosie’s House: A Music Academy for Children from 9 a.m. to noon, featuring performances by Rosie’s House alumni, students and faculty, along with free breakfast, Valley Metro passes, raffle prizes, workshops including mixing with DJ Dimension, an Instrument Petting Zoo, DIY instrument crafts, and free face painting.
Additional featured Make Music Phoenix events include:
- Interactive performances, instrument exploration and storytime activities at Arizona Center from noon to 3 p.m.
- Arizona Opera will feature performances of Ivory and Bow, Opera for Lunch and Circle Singing with Juli Burdette at the Wittcoff Black Box from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Free Taiko drumming workshops and performances with Fushicho Daiko at the Fushicho Daiko Dojo on Grand Avenue from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
- Indigenous music and storytelling presentations at Heard Museum featuring artists Ryon Polequaptewa and Darryl Tonemah from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- A free Family Field Trip at Musical Instrument Museum, hands-on music experiences and access to MIM’s galleries for families. Free admission for families, up to 2 adults and all children.
- Family Dance classes at Be Kind from 2 pm – 5 pm
- Interactive arts and music programming at Phoenix Center for the Arts and Thunderbird Arts Center throughout the day.
- Community Open Mic Night at Phoenix Conservatory of Music from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
- A vinyl DJ pop-up experience at Strip Mall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Live musical performances aboard the Valley Metro Rail connecting participating venues throughout the day.
Families can also participate in the Make Music Phoenix Kids Passport program, encouraging children to visit multiple venues, collect stickers and complete DIY musical activities throughout the day.
All Make Music Phoenix events are free and open to the public, though some activities require advance registration.
For a full schedule, venue details and updates, visit makemusicphoenix.org
