International Music Day

Name: International Music Day
Start: 2026-10-01
End: 2026-10-01

Thursday, October 1, 2026

October 1 is the International Music Council's day for music as a universal language.

International Music Day on October 1 was established by the International Music Council in 1975 at the suggestion of violin virtuoso Yehudi Menuhin to celebrate music as a universal language and promote peace and friendship among peoples through music. The day encourages music education, live perfor