18 September 2026

Make a playlist

National Playlist Day
18 September 2026

This National Playlist Day, we’d love you to create the unique soundtrack of your life with music that is meaningful. We want to encourage everyone in the UK to make their own personal playlists while raising awareness of how much music is benefitting thousands of people living with dementia in the UK.

National Playlist Day Highlights

Hundred of memories shared. Thousands of playlists made. Countless connections through meaningful music. National Playlist Day was founded in 2022 to shine a light on the impact a playlist of meaningful songs can have for people living with dementia. Each year since, the awareness campaign has grown with supporters across the UK inspired to share the soundtrack of their life.

2025

Sir Alex Ferguson shares musical memories with the BBC

2024

Pop up gigs and playlists on the BBC

2023

Live music, murals and merch

2022

Launch of the first National Playlist Day

Playlist Maker

Have you ever listened to a piece of music that takes you right back to when you were a kid? Or heard a song on the radio that makes you think of a holiday with your mates? When tunes connect you with happy memories - that’s the power of personally meaningful music. Making your playlist is easy: use the playlist builder below, add your tunes and share on social media using #NationalPlaylistDay. Ready to get started?

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What tunes take you back to a special memory in your life?

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Create your playlist in Spotify

Music and dementia

Decades of scientific research has shown that music can be a lifeline for people living with dementia. And listening to our all-time favourite songs has psychological benefits for us all. Take part in National Playlist Day and help us raise awareness of the power of personally meaningful music.

Become a National Playlist Day Partner

Could your organisation partner with us to celebrate National Playlist Day in 2026 and help us reach even more people? Contact info@playlistforlife.org.uk to find out more and request our partner pack.