Make Music Phoenix 2026
Step into Arizona Opera's intimate Wittcoff Black Box for a day of live music, from elegant classical arrangements to community circle singing. Every performances is free to attend - just bring your curiosity.
Event Timeline:
- 10 AM - 12 PM: Sparkle and Dazzle - a Piano and Strings Ensemble
- A classical ensemble blending expressive piano and string arrangements. Enjoy a journey through timeless compositions and reimagined favorites in a beautiful, intimate setting.
- A classical ensemble blending expressive piano and string arrangements. Enjoy a journey through timeless compositions and reimagined favorites in a beautiful, intimate setting.
- 12:15 - 1 PM: Opera for Lunch
- Stick around for a $20 boxed lunch from Sacks (RSVP required at least 48 hours in advance) featuring a full sandwich, chips, pasta salad, cookie, and water while world-class music fills the room. You are also welcome to bring your own packed meal.
- Stick around for a $20 boxed lunch from Sacks (RSVP required at least 48 hours in advance) featuring a full sandwich, chips, pasta salad, cookie, and water while world-class music fills the room. You are also welcome to bring your own packed meal.
- 1 - 2 PM: Circle Singing with Juli Burdette
- Close out the afternoon with a special Circle Singing workshop led by local artist Juli Burdette. Audience participation is encouraged and completely optional.
As one of many stages featured throughout this all-day event, Arizona Opera is just a glimpse of the incredible music happening across the city. To explore the full lineup of performances, times, and locations, visit the Rosie’s House website.
Together, we can make Phoenix come alive with music!
What is Make Music Phoenix?
Make Music Phoenix is an annual, city-wide, all-day celebration of music and community transforming Phoenix into one big stage on Sunday, June 21. Last year, Make Music Phoenix served 5,700+ community members across 13 ZIP codes, in collaboration with 18 museums, libraries, and local businesses, alongside 115+ passionate artists and volunteers.