Make Music Knoxville 2026 will take place on Sunday, June 21 from 10AM to 2PM.

Make Music Knoxville offers all natives and newcomers the opportunity to add a chorus to the rich musical history of our city.

We welcome singers, rappers, unamplified instruments of all types, percussionists, experimental musicians, tap dancers, and anyone else with a song in their heart to join in as we showcase the wealth of talent and creativity that makes up our community.

Make Music Knoxville is open to all: professionals, amateurs, children, adults, choirs, soloists…anyone with the desire to perform is welcome to join.

Make Music Day is a free, outdoor music celebration observed worldwide each year on June 21, the first day of summer. The celebration features music of all genres and is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Performances take place in parks, patios, and in public squares. Make Music Day started in 1982 and has since grown to over 750 cities worldwide.

WDVX is proud to sponsor the Cradle of Country Music Stage for Make Music Day 2026! Located at the corner of Gay Street and Summit Hill Drive.

Performances: 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM — Shamisen Knoxville

More performers to be announced! We are looking for bands, duos, trios, and solo acts to perform acoustically on our stage. If you are interested, email us at wdvx@wdvx.com. The last day to register is June 7th!