Ten artist-decorated pianos landed on Everett sidewalks July 22, turning stretches of downtown and two neighborhood spots into open-air stages anyone can play for free.

The City of Everett's annual Street Tunes program runs through Wednesday, August 19. The pianos are available during daylight hours, no sign-up or ticket required, and open to all ages and skill levels.

Most of the instruments sit downtown: outside Angel of the Winds Arena, the downtown Everett Public Library, the Imagine Children's Museum, Village Theatre, Everett City Hall, and the Sno-Isle Food Co-Op.

Two pianos reach beyond the core. One is at The Village on Casino Road, and one is at the Evergreen branch library.

The pianos are working instruments, fully tuned by Roger Gable and decorated by local artists.

Most were donated by community members. Erickson Furniture provides covers to protect them from the weather, and Pro Piano Movers hauls them to their street locations and back into storage when the program wraps.

This year's program is dedicated to the memory of former Everett City Councilmember Paul Roberts, who died last month. The dedication is noted on the city's official Street Tunes page.

The 2026 edition starts earlier than recent years. Previous runs launched in August; this year's July 22 start gives residents more time with the pianos on the street.

In a prior-year city news release, Cultural Arts Manager Carol Thomas described the program's draw: "Street Tunes is a really fun aspect of summertime in Everett. It allows everyone to enjoy our downtown and brings out their creative side."

The city's contact for Street Tunes is Kari Quaas, reachable at 425-257-8700. The full list of 2026 piano locations is posted online.