Make Music Day Fairfield at Fairfield University Downtown Locations

Music will fill the streets of downtown Fairfield during Make Music Day Fairfield on Sunday, June 21, as Fairfield University joins the worldwide celebration taking place in more than 120 countries. Free live performances, family activities, crafts, and community events will transform downtown Fairfield into a day-long showcase of local and regional musical talent.

Hosted by Fairfield University’s Center for Arts & Minds, performances will take place from 1 pm to 8 pm at the outdoor pocket park located at 1720 Post Road. The lineup includes Snakeskin Boots, Ellis Island, ZX3, The Bad Saints, The Other Four, King’s Highway, and The Noodlers, a faculty band featuring Fairfield University professors. Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, snacks, and crafts throughout the afternoon and evening.

Earlier in the day, the Fairfield University Store at 1499 Post Road will host free performances from 9 am to 6 pm featuring Shamrogues, John Van Dyck, Julie Foldesi, Parker’s Tangent, Sadie Zabar, K.J. Whitton, The Flatts, Bill Dempsey, and Sean O’Reilly. The diverse lineup spans genres including folk, rock, Americana, indie, Irish traditional music, and singer-songwriter performances.

Part of the global Make Music Day movement that began in France as Fête de la Musique in 1982, the annual event encourages people of all ages and musical backgrounds to participate in a free, community-wide celebration of music.

The Fairfield University Store is located at 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824, and Fairfield University’s Center for Arts & Minds is located at 1720 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824. Admission to all performances and activities is free.

For more information about Make Music Fairfield, including participation and volunteer opportunities, visit makemusicday.org/fairfield.