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Yule Make Music Family Bell + Caroling Celebration

2026 dates not announced yet. Details are from 2025.

Embrace the holiday spirit at the Yule Make Music Family Bell + Caroling Celebration! Join a joyous stroll through downtown Salem, ringing bells and singing carols. Later, enjoy live music and karaoke at local venues, perfect for all ages. It's a free, community-focused event to celebrate the season.

All ages FREE

Plan Your Visit

Last listed

Neighborhood

Downtown Salem

Featured Performers

  • Marissa
  • Dan Miles
  • Connor Norman

Food & Drink

Food and beverages available at participating businesses and venues.

Location

Downtown Salem · Salem, OR Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families, music lovers, community participants

Vibe

Festive, community-oriented, joyful

Energy Level

Low to medium

Photo Friendly

📷 📷 📷 📷 📷 (4/5)

Weather Sensitivity

Medium (events may move indoors due to rain)

Tips & Advice

  • Dress warmly and wear comfortable shoes for the caroling walk, as you'll be strolling through downtown.
  • Bring your own bells or festive noisemakers to join in the caroling fun!
  • Check the schedule for specific performance times at Taproot Lounge and Kraftworks Taphouse to catch your favorite artists.
  • Arrive early at the venues for the 'Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Cheers' event to secure a good spot, especially before 8 PM for all-ages access.
  • Consider visiting the local businesses along the caroling route before or after the event to support them.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Jingle Bell-Jingle Bell-Jingle Bell Walk
  • Ho-Ho-Ho Holiday Cheers Live Music and Karaoke
  • All ages welcome until 8 PM at Kraftworks Taphouse

Links & Contact

Run by Make Music Salem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did the idea of Make Music Day Salem come from?

Make Music Day Salem is based on France’s Fête de la Musique, a national musical holiday inaugurated in 1982, and has become an international phenomenon celebrated in over 800 cities worldwide.

Who can participate in Make Music Day Salem?

Anyone and everyone can participate, including amateurs, students, professionals, and established artists of all ages, abilities, and musical genres.

How do I sign up to perform or host a music performance?

Musicians and host locations can use the 'Match-Making' tool on the Participate page to register and make performance arrangements with each other.

Will musicians be paid to perform and will the venue charge a fee?

No, Make Music Day is designed as a free music event. Performers and venue sites do not receive compensation or charge fees.

Can MMDS performers sell CDs, merchandise, or ask for donations?

Yes, musicians are allowed to sell their merchandise and CDs, and may discreetly solicit donations during their performance.

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