Make Music Day: interactive rhythm section at The Firebird

Make Music Day is a worldwide celebration of music that takes place Monday, June 21st, 2022. It’s different than a typical music festival. Make Music Day encourages everyone to join in. So the events are collaborative and welcoming.

It takes place on Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year.

Do you love outdoor concerts? They’re not just for summer! Make sure to check out HUGE day-by-day list of outdoor concerts around Charlotte. Most are free.

Charlotte is participating in Make Music Day, with many music events around Center City and South End. Read on to learn about some of the events that are planned. Find updated listings at makemusicday.org/charlotte/.

Photo courtesy of Charlotte Center City Partners

Victoria Yards

209 E 7th Street, Charlotte

4 to 5 p.m.: Beginner Guitar and Ukulele Class
5 to 5:30 p.m.: Beatles, pop, and country sing-alongs and play-alongs
5:30-6 p.m.: Open Mic
6 to 8 p.m.: Jazz jam session

Disc Plaza, Trade and Tryon Streets

100 S Tryon Street, Charlotte

5 to 7 p.m.: DrumStrong

Bechtler Museum outside at the Firebird

420 S Tryon Street, Charlotte

12 to 1 p.m.: Join an interactive rhythm experience as you refuel during the summer day. Drums and various percussion instruments will be available to explore various rhythms and enjoy a groove with fellow neighbors and visitors of Uptown! No prior musical experience is necessary as we celebrate Make Music Day with Piedmont Music Therapy!

The Market at 7th Street

224 E 7th Street, Charlotte

8 a.m. to 10 a.m.: Americana music by Robert Webster
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Live music by Noel Burke

Bank of America Plaza at The Square

101 S Tryon Street, Charlotte

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.: Klezmer music with electronics from local oboe and clarinet players

Founders Hall

100 N Tryon Street, Charlotte

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Classical music by local pianists on a Steinway Piano

Wells Fargo Plaza

301 S Tryon Street, Charlotte

4 to 5 p.m.: Music by harmonica player Kenny Shore. Free harmonicas will be passed out, while they last.

The Rail Yard South End Lobby

1414 S Tryon Street, Charlotte

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Alex PGSV on the keys under the Rhino Market butterfly mural

The Wedge Park near Flower Child

1537 Camden Road, Charlotte

5 to 7 p.m.: The El Lambet Trio playing favorite jazz tunes

Atherton Mill

2000 South Blvd, Charlotte

5 to 7 p.m.: Music by Queen City Suzuki: Ensemble Neveu

Design Center

1930 Camden Road, Charlotte

7 to 9 p.m.: Live music by Harvey Cummings

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More Outdoor Music

Check out a big list of outdoor concerts in the Charlotte area, or look at a few of them here: