Overview

• World Music Day was launched in France on June 21, 1982, when Culture Minister Jack Lang and composer Maurice Fleuret urged citizens to fill streets and parks with music.
• The 2025 theme, ‘Healing Through Harmony,’ underscores research showing music can reduce stress and bolster mental well-being.
• Participants in over 120 countries are hosting free concerts and street performances as Maharashtra debuts its first Make Music Day radio festival and Asha Radio Gaurav Awards.
• United States cities are turning everyday spaces into stages with community drum circles, folk and jazz gatherings, outdoor orchestras and open-mic sessions.
• Distinct from International Jazz Day on April 30, World Music Day embraces all genres and invites both amateur and professional musicians to perform publicly.