Arts events in Rochester

Check out happening arts events all around Rochester, NY

Jim Gaffigan in Rochester

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm Blue Cross Arena

Holiday 🎄 Market

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am 962 East Events

Donna The Buffalo with Driftwood in Rochester

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Giving Thanks 🙏🏼 Holiday Market

Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 962 East Events

Jim Brickman in Rochester

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center

Geva Theatre Presents A Christmas Carol

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm Geva Theatre

It's a Wonderful Life in the South Wedge 2025 Holiday Festival

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States

Jazz90.1 Presents An Evening With Four80East

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Greece Olympia

The Fourth Native Made Market - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 29 Nov at 11:00 am RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) Free

Harley Handmade Holiday Market

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am 1981 Clover St, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

VaPA and Creative Arts Presents: 9 to 5 The Musical

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Monroe Community College

Cruel Summer’s BirthTAY Bash 12/12

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:00 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Moonshine Bandits in Rochester

 Sun, 16 Nov at 06:00 pm Montage Music Hall

4th Annual Flower City Tattoo Convention

Fri, 21 Nov at 12:00 pm Floreano Convention Center

Winter Faire

Sun, 07 Dec at 10:00 am The Strathallan

Vintage Holiday Tree Ceramics Class

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:30 pm 757 University Ave USD 55 to 170

Nightmare Before Christmas - DAY ONE

Sat, 29 Nov at 12:00 pm Artisan Works

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities (Rochester, NY)

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Kodak Center

Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes 2025

 Sat, 06 Dec at 09:30 am Immaculate Conception / St. Bridget's Church

An Evening With the Angels

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm 2349 Monroe Ave, Fl 2nd, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

Nutcracker | Rochester | December 18, 2025

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Nightmare Before Christmas - DAY TWO

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 pm Artisan Works

A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin: Home Alone 35th Anniversay

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Rochester

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Liberty Pole

WXXI FREE POV EMERGENT CITY Screening & Panel Discussion

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:30 pm The Little Theatre Free

Upcycled Clothing Block Print Workshop

Sun, 16 Nov at 01:00 pm 565 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14610

Heartstruck♥️Reunion

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Whiskeys Upper Deck

Holiday Bazaar: Annual Arts & Crafts Sale

Fri, 21 Nov at 04:00 pm 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Jason Ringenberg (of the famed Jason and the Scorchers)

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

THE SMITHS etc at Lovin' Cup, Rochester

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:30 pm Lovin' Cup

“Put a Bird on It!” First Friday Art Show at The Bird House

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm 3035 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

Saturday, November 22nd | 10:00AM-12:00PM | Fused Glass Ornaments

 Sat, 22 Nov at 10:00 am Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

 Thu, 18 Dec at 07:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Fused Glass Ornaments

 Sat, 06 Dec at 10:00 am Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

Rochester Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Dec at 04:00 pm Rochester USD 0 to 31

The Dan Bruce Trio

 Sun, 16 Nov at 08:00 pm 1460 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

The Yards 14th Annual Holiday Bazaar

 Fri, 05 Dec at 05:00 pm The Yards Collective Free

LYNY - Noise To Dance To - Rochester

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:30 pm Photo City Music Hall

Roc Bottom Family Poetry Slam

 Fri, 21 Nov at 08:00 pm Vault Cafe & Cabaret USD 18

Christine Lavin - A Golden Link Concert

 Sun, 07 Dec at 06:30 pm Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

Jimmie Allen in Rochester

 Sat, 29 Nov at 07:00 pm Rochester Opera House

Open Mic Night @ Tones Studios

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm Tones Studios

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Gala Holiday Pops at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Manifest & Mingle: A New Year Vision Board Celebration

 Mon, 29 Dec at 05:00 pm Serendipity Labs at Innovation Square Free

Wild Zero LLC presents Ground Zero Chapter 8

 Sun, 16 Nov at 04:00 pm Aerial Arts of Rochester

RMSC Holiday Bazaar

Fri, 21 Nov at 04:00 pm Rochester Museum & Science Center

Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus presents 'A Ukrainian Christmas'

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm St Josaphat's Ukrainian Catholic USD 0 to 40

Garden Her Dance Showcase: An Immersive Art Experience

 Sat, 29 Nov at 01:00 pm La Luna USD 38 to 48

The Gilmour Project: Wish You Were Here

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Steak Bearnaise

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:30 pm The Commissary

Rage In The Cage 32

 Sat, 13 Dec at 04:00 pm Holiday Inn Rochester NY - Downtown

Over the Rainbow: The Golden Girls Musical

 Thu, 14 May at 07:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Bonsai Workshop at Boulder Coffee Co. Cafe and Lounge

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Boulder Coffee Cafe and Lounge

Mihali in City of Rochester

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Rafael Enciso

 Sun, 07 Dec at 08:00 pm 1460 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

Straight No Chaser in Rochester

 Wed, 03 Dec at 07:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

 Sun, 30 Nov at 10:30 am 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Tequila & Fajitas FunRaiser for A Magical Journey Thru Stages

 Sun, 23 Nov at 04:00 pm West Irondequoit, Rochester

Tasseography ~ The Art of Tea Leaf Reading (intuitive sound activation, readings & divination)

 Fri, 28 Nov at 06:00 pm The Aligned Collective

Book Binding Workshop

 Sun, 16 Nov at 12:00 pm Burn Bright Books USD 45

Candle Making with Light My Candle Co.

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm Light My Candle Co.

WXXI Classical Presents: Howl's Moving Castle

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm The Little Theatre

Rochester Street Films: Walkable USA

 Tue, 02 Dec at 06:30 pm The Little Theatre

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

 Wed, 26 Nov at 07:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

French Cooking Class

 Sun, 23 Nov at 04:00 pm Nazareth University Free

Joywave in City of Rochester

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Anthology

Resin Canvas Art

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:30 pm Kali Ann Art Studio

Home Alone Screening with Macaulay Culkin at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

ROC Holiday Sip & Shoppe

 Sat, 06 Dec at 11:00 am The Penthouse at One East Avenue USD 29 to 215

Bitchin' Bajas * Skylark Lounge / Rochester NY

 Mon, 08 Dec at 07:00 pm Skylark Lounge USD 19

540WMain Legacy Exhibition: The Final Chapter

 Fri, 12 Dec at 06:00 pm The Yards Collective USD 0 to 66

Mark McGrain's "NOROC" Quartet

 Sun, 30 Nov at 08:00 pm 1460 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

PRAISE AND PAINT

 Sat, 13 Dec at 06:00 pm 19 Jones Ave USD 23 to 55

Shlump - The Chronicles Of Shlump - Rochester

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:30 pm Photo City Music Hall

Hamilton at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Wed, 19 Nov West Herr Auditorium Theatre

War on Women / The HIRS Collective / Comfort Object

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm 219 Monroe Avenue, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Garrett Clayton Musical Theatre Masterclass

 Sat, 29 Nov at 10:00 am 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

SHAKEDOWN CITI - TERRAPIN QUEST BINGO NIGHT - Flour City Station

Sat, 20 Dec at 07:30 pm 170 East Ave, Rochester, NY

Pentatonix: Christmas In The City Tour Tickets Hartford CT PeoplesBank Arena

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm 1 War Memorial Sq, Rochester, NY 14614-2109, United States

St. Vith at 3HB

 Fri, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm 186 Atlantic Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Forefront Artist Circle Friendsgiving

 Thu, 20 Nov at 07:00 pm Tones Studios

Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour (Rochester, NY)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Kodak Center

Ebenezer the Musical LIVE in Rochester

 Sun, 21 Dec at 06:00 pm 1075 Clover St Free

Art in context:A painting Workshop with Ya’qub Shabazz

 Sat, 22 Nov at 11:00 am 1 S Washington St suite 220 USD 55

Samantha Fish, Cedric Burnside, Jon Spencer on the Shake Em' On Down Tour

 Tue, 16 Dec at 07:00 pm 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604-1416, United States

Rochester Area Chapter of NYSCAR 24th Annual Awards Gala

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Memorial Art Gallery (M&T Ballroom) USD 135 to 165

Hamilton Tickets Rochester NY West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Hands-On Assisting Workshop for Yoga

 Sun, 23 Nov at 10:00 am The Aligned Collective USD 135

Retro Bottle Brush Trees with LaCott Fine Art

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:00 pm Pretty Apothecary

Photographic Justice Screening Event

 Wed, 19 Nov at 06:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

"Believe" Presented by Studio K Dance + Fitness

 Sat, 06 Dec at 12:00 pm RIT Robert F. Panara Theatre - Parking Lot L USD 15

Carnaval Show

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

SWPC Arts: Sword Play with Eva Sarachan

 Thu, 26 Mar at 05:30 pm Abundance Food Co-op Free

Rochester Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm O'Callaghan's Pub USD 7 to 31

Introduction to the Beautiful Art of Stained Glass: Winter Birds

 Mon, 01 Dec at 05:30 pm Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

The "Be Kind" Event Series Fundraiser

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm Three Heads Brewing

Paint & Sip at Salenas Mexican Restaurant

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Salena's Mexican Restaurant USD 39

Bobby Darin - That's All Tribute Show

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Notes of Impressionism DeTOUR

 Thu, 11 Dec at 06:00 pm 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Whiskey Myers

 Fri, 12 Dec at 07:30 pm Albany, NY