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San Jose’s “Make Music Day” Citywide Celebration of Music (2024)

San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs

Free Music Festival – Make Music San Jose – All Day on June 21st!

Come join us for a day filled with music, fun, and community at Make Music San Jose on June 21st! MMSJ is a free, day-long music festival celebrating the first day of summer by spreading the joy of live music to neighborhoods all around San Jose.

Make Music Day 
Friday, June 21, 2024 | 11a-10:30p
All Over San Jose
FREE – RSVP

  • 40+ artists across neighborhoods all over San Jose
  • All concerts free and open to the public
  • Celebrating the first day of summer

It’s perfect for music lovers of all ages. Enjoy live performances from talented local artists, whether you’re a musician yourself or simply enjoy listening to good tunes. There’s something for everyone at Make Music San Jose. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the power of music together with your fellow San Jose neighbors! The event is totally free, and anyone can be a performer!

See the full 2024 schedule + list of venues

2024 “Make Music Day” San Jose Schedule

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Sharat Lin – Dance of Peace – Mayfair Community Center
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – The Eternity Band – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL B
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Superlative Chamber Group – La Lune Sucree
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM – MiFaSol Band – Rotary PlayGarden
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM – Stevie Dale – Willow Glen Community Center
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Andre Thierry – Children’s Discovery Museum
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Devien – Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL B
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Sharat Lin – Dance of Peace – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL A
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Rosemarie Austin – Southside Community Center
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM – constant lyt – Seven Trees Community Center & Branch Library
2:00 PM – 5:45 PM – Daniel F Ong – SJPL Berryessa Branch
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM – Kira Hooks – La Lune Sucree
2:30 PM – 3:45 PM – MiFaSol Band – Just Elegance Events Inc
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM – Sharat Lin – Dance of Peace – Willow Glen Community Center
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Sorinvibee – Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Drummm Rhythmic Events – Village Square Branch Library
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Son Patricio – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL A
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Sousapalooza – St Francis Episcopal Church
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Zachary Campos – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL B
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Madhumitha Sowndararajan – Seven Trees Community Center & Branch Library
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM – Robert Quindaro – Evergreen Branch Library
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM – Jaeger & Reid – East San Jose Carnegie Library, San Jose Public LIbrary
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM – Rosemarie Austin – West Valley Branch Library
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM – Oceana Conner – La Lune Sucree
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM – Sharat Lin – Dance of Peace – Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Lailani Africa – Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Sylvia Bosco – San Jose Mineta International Airport TERMINAL B
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM – The New Hope Band – Seven Trees Community Center & Branch Library
5:30 PM – 10:30 PM – Harmony Werks – Music Village
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM – Opera San Jose – Willow Glen Community Center
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Mazon Mendoza – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Noah of Noah and the Arkiteks performing at Viva Parks! – Fernish Park
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Scinny Locc – Writers Bench Alley
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM – Awesöme Orchestra Collective – Saint Francis Episcopal Church of Willow Glen
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM – ItsYaBoyCarr – Writers Bench Alley
7:00 PM – 7:15 PM – Nate Kavanaugh – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Yonex Jones – Writers Bench Alley
7:15 PM – 7:30 PM – David Valdespino – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM – Cado Dos Santos – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Unda – Writers Bench Alley
8:00 PM – 8:15 PM – Smooth Jazz – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
8:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Xplicit – Writers Bench Alley
8:15 PM – 8:45 PM – Ben Henderson – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
8:45 PM – 9:15 PM – Jason DeShan – Fox Tale Fermentation Project
9:15 PM – 10:15 PM – House of Asha with J.A.K. – Fox Tale Fermentation Project

See the latest updated schedule + list of venues

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*FREE - get your free ticket to ALL Make Music Day San Jose events! You only need one ticket for the whole day.
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, In Person, Live Music, Sponsored
Venue: 40+ local artists across neighborhoods in San Jose
Address: San Jose, CA

Other Events on This Day

Friday, June 21, 2024

9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
10:00 am   Tree Planting for East Oakland  FREE
10:00 am   Children’s Fairyland “510 Summer Fridays” Discount Day for Oakland Residents  $10*
*Oakland Residents: $5 for Kids; $10 for Adults
11:00 am   San Francisco Pride w/ Free Pride Bandanas for Pets at the SF SPCA (June 15-30)  FREE*
*Free Pride bandana for your furry friend, while supplies last
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
12:00 pm   Free “Circus Bella” in the Park (2024 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival)  FREE
2:00 pm   Stern Grove RSVPs Opens at 2pm: Masego (7/21)  FREE*
*Free, but donations are appreciated. Advanced Tickets required
5:00 pm   DJ Umami Set at the Golden Gate Park Bandshell (SF)  FREE
5:00 pm   Summer Solstice Inner Sunset Art Walk  FREE*
*Free w/ RSVP
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   “Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)  FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
6:00 pm   Redwood City’s Free “Music on the Square” 2024 (May 31 – Aug. 30)  FREE*
*Free! All Ages!
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   SF’s Winter Beer & Comedy Festival 2024 (Speakeasy Brewery)  FREE*
*Free with secret code FUNCHEAPGUEST. Normally $5-15.
7:00 pm   “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Show (SF)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated.
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2024)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:30 pm   SF Symphony’s Classical Concert w/ Esa-Pekka Salonen & Yefim Bronfman (June 21-23)  $39*
*Adult single ticket starts at $39
8:00 pm   SF’s 17-Year Run “Secret Improv Society” (Fridays & Saturdays)  $20*
*Normally $25, use secret code FUNCHEAP for $5 off tickets
8:00 pm   French Café Music Concert with Bistro Moustache (Berkeley)  $20*
*$20 in advance / $25 at the door
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
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