Tulsa Parks and Visit Tulsa Team Up to Celebrate Make Music Day on June 21

6/18/2025

Free Performances, Open Busking, and Community Music Fill Tulsa’s Parks for a Global Day of Sound and Celebration

(Tulsa, OK) – Tulsa is turning up the volume this summer solstice. On Saturday, June 21, Tulsa Parks, in partnership with Visit Tulsa, and the Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture, invites the community to celebrate Make Music Day Tulsa with free live performances and a special one-day waiver of entertainment permits to encourage spontaneous, family-friendly music in parks across the city.

Make Music Day is a global celebration of music held annually on the longest day of the year. It brings communities together through free, open-access performances in public spaces, and this year, Tulsa is joining cities worldwide to make music more accessible and joyful than ever.

Tulsa Parks is proud to collaborate with Visit Tulsa, which is spearheading the city's broader Make Music Day efforts. Visit Tulsa is coordinating performances across the metro area, including registration for musicians, venues, and music lovers interested in hosting or attending pop-up shows throughout the day. Registration is still open at VisitTulsa.com/Make-Music-Day-Tulsa.

Featured Tulsa Parks Performances on June 21:

• String Quartet at Oxley Nature Center, 6700 Mohawk Blvd. | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Accordion Band at Hope Playground, 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave. | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
• Andrew Live at McClure Park Pool, 7440 E. 7th St. | 1-3 p.m. | Admission: $3

In addition to these scheduled sets, Tulsa Parks will waive all entertainment permit requirements for busking in city parks on June 21. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and share their talents in the heart of their communities - no fees or red tape required.

Great Busking Spots Include:

• Celebration Park - 946 W. 21st St.
• Braden Park - 5036 E. 7th St.
• McCullough Park - 11534 E. 25th St.
• Heller Park - 5328 S. Wheeling Ave.
• Crawford Park -2425 N. Hartford Ave.
• Whiteside Park - 4009 S. Pittsburg Ave.
• Or explore more locations at https://www.cityoftulsa.org/government/departments/park-and-recreation/

Busking Guidelines:

• Music must be family-friendly.
• Coordinate with any scheduled events or park reservations.
• Amplified sound must be approved in advance and must not disturb others.
• Shelters are first-come, first-served or may be reserved online.
• Email tulsaparks@cityoftulsa.org to notify us of your plans.

Musicians who wish to be included in the official Make Music Day Tulsa lineup are also encouraged to register through Visit Tulsa. Performers, hosts, and venues can sign up at VisitTulsa.com/Make-Music-Day-Tulsa.

"Make Music Day is all about bringing people together through the universal language of music," said Anna America, Director of Tulsa Parks and Recreation. "What better place to celebrate that than in our parks - open, vibrant spaces where everyone is welcome to listen, play, and connect."

“Performances in Tulsa’s incredible parks perfectly capture the spirit of the inaugural Make Music Tulsa celebration," said Meg Gould, Executive Director, Tulsa Office of Film, Music, Arts and Culture. "Tulsa is full of amazing musicians, and thanks to the generosity of Tulsa Parks, it will be easier than ever for them to show off their talents on Make Music Day, and for audiences to experience their shows as well.”

Whether you’re a performer looking for a crowd or a music lover searching for your summer soundtrack, Make Music Day Tulsa is your invitation to enjoy live music in the open air. Bring an instrument, a picnic, and your friends. Let's make Tulsa sing.

Performance Inquiries:
Natalie Bowling, Visit Tulsa - nataliebowling@VisitTulsa.com
www.VisitTulsa.com/make-music-day-tulsa