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

Dustin Lynch, Scotty McCreery, Walker Montgomery in Rochester

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm Mayo Civic Center Arena

Donna The Buffalo with Driftwood in Rochester

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

Rochester Official Halloween Bar Crawl

 Fri, 31 Oct at 05:00 pm O'Callaghan's Pub USD 15 to 36

Giving Thanks 🙏🏼 Holiday Market

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

Holiday 🎄 Market

 Sat, 06 Dec 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

Swan Lake: International Ballet Stars in Rochester, NY

 Sun, 02 Nov at 07:00 pm Rochester Broadway Theatre League

Rocky Mountain High Experience: John Denver Christmas

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

Legends of Laughter

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

The Novel Affair - Book Fair at ARTISANworks

Sun, 02 Nov at 12:00 pm Artisan Works

Bad Sneakers - The Music of Steely Dan and Donald Fagan

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Creedence Revived

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:30 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

All Things Dead DeTOUR℠

 Thu, 30 Oct at 06:00 pm 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

4th Annual Flower City Tattoo Convention

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

Y2K 30+ Halloween Eve Dance Party

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Bar Bantam USD 20

The Fourth Native Made Market - Rochester, NY

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

Halloween Scavenger Hunt in Rochester, NY

 Thu, 30 Oct at 10:00 am University & Strathallan USD 8 to 20

Nutcracker | Rochester | December 18, 2025

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

Embodied Aliveness: Awakening Through Movement, Sound, & Connection with Tammy Seagriff

 Sat, 15 Nov at 01:00 pm 2349 Monroe Ave, Fl 2nd, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14618

Introduction to the Beautiful Art of Stained Glass

 Mon, 03 Nov at 05:30 pm Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Tchaikovsky's Sleeping Beauty at Eastman Theatre

 Sat, 15 Nov Eastman Theatre

Corn Hill Holiday Tour of Homes 2025

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

Whirly Wednesday ALL-STAR Showcase and FUNDRAISER

 Sat, 15 Nov at 06:00 pm ANTHOLOGY

Hot Date Night: Fused Glass Collaborative Bowl

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm Studio 34 Creative Arts Center

ROCHESTER D3C0MPR3SS10N by GYST

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm ROCHESTER NY

Halloween Cookie Decorating Class - with FREE DRINK!

 Wed, 29 Oct at 06:30 pm Rising Storm Brewing Company at The Mill USD 50

The Official Halloween Bar Crawl (Fri & Sat) - Rochester

 Fri, 31 Oct at 04:00 pm Temple Bar & Grille USD 13 to 18

2025 George Eastman Award Ceremony and Gala

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Dryden Theatre

State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine: Swan Lake

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Boz Scaggs in Rochester

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:30 pm Kodak Center

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik - Space! at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 21 Nov Eastman Theatre

Gaming for All: A Women in Games Celebration

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Meet & Greet with Saadia Faruqi

 Sat, 08 Nov at 06:45 pm Islamic Center of Rochester Free

The Carole King & James Taylor Story

 Thu, 13 Nov at 07:30 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

THE NICHE - AN EVENING WITH - Flour City Station

Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm 170 East Ave, Rochester, NY

TOS Sigma Gamma Rho Scholarship Gala

 Fri, 07 Nov at 05:00 pm Memorial Art Gallery

Ebenezer the Musical LIVE in Rochester

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

Ninja Kidz Live: Infinite Possibilities (Rochester, NY)

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Kodak Center

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings | Rochester

 Fri, 19 Dec at 07:00 pm Liberty Pole

Bitchin' Bajas * Skylark Lounge / Rochester NY

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

Steak Bearnaise

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:30 pm The Commissary

Art for Stress Reduction

 Thu, 30 Oct at 02:00 pm 497 State St Free

EDM Halloween Party

Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm California Brew Haus

Moonshine Bandits in Rochester

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

The Warped Band at Flour City Station | Rochester, NY

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Flour City Station

Nightmare Before Christmas - DAY TWO

 Sun, 30 Nov at 12:00 pm Artisan Works

Open Mic Night @ Tones Studios

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:30 pm Tones Studios

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Beethoven Festival Week 2 at Eastman Theatre

 Thu, 30 Oct Eastman Theatre

WBEEs Guitars & Stars at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Major Changes to Medicare - Updates for 2026

 Fri, 31 Oct at 08:00 am RPCN

UYMA 2025 Youth Showcase

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm RMSC (Rochester Museum & Science Center) USD 0 to 50

Gary Numan

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

The Makeup Masterclass - Elevate Your Artistry

 Sun, 09 Nov at 11:00 am The Arbor Loft USD 210

Wild Zero LLC presents Ground Zero Chapter 8

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

Cafe Veritas presents John Flynn

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:30 pm 220 Winton Rd S, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14610

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Gala Holiday Pops at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 19 Dec Eastman Theatre

Holka, Rondinelli, and Aaronson

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

9th Annual Langston Hughes Poetry Slam: Dreams Deferred, Still I Rise

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:11 pm Hutchison Hall Free

Rafael Enciso

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

Champions of Magic

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Kodak Center Theater

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

Boz Scaggs: Rhythm Review Tour 2025 (Rochester, NY)

 Mon, 10 Nov at 07:30 pm Kodak Center

Rochester Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl

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

My Gal Patsy: The Ultimate Tribute to Patsy Cline

 Sun, 02 Nov at 01:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Gabby's Dollhouse in Rochester

 Tue, 28 Oct at 05:00 pm Kodak Center

Cruel Summer’s BirthTAY Bash 12/12

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

Unity Field Healing (UFH) Rochester, NY, PRACTITIONERS 2-DAY TRAINING

 Sat, 08 Nov at 09:30 pm The Aligned Collective

Live Dead and Brothers - Grateful Dead and Allman Bros Tribute

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:00 pm Temple Theater - Rochester

ROC Holiday Sip & Shoppe

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

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

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

Straight No Chaser in Rochester

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

Legends of Laughter at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

The Drifters at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sun, 07 Dec at 03:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Noah Reid at The Theater at Innovation Square

 Tue, 09 Dec at 08:00 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Joel Sunny | Volume 3 Global Tour | New York

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Irving Rd, Rochester, NY 14618, United States

The Dan Bruce Trio

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

ARTIST'S UNITE FEST - Day 1

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm 50 Chestnut Street Rochester NY 14604

Ornament Making Party!

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm Burn Bright Books USD 13 to 34

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

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Kodak Center

Talia Album Release Concert

Sun, 02 Nov at 06:00 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

LYNY - Noise To Dance To - Rochester

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

PRAISE AND PAINT

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

Live Dead & Brothers: An All-Star Celebration of Grateful Dead & Allman Brothers

 Sat, 15 Nov at 08:00 pm 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY 14604-1416, United States

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

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

Arts Connexions presents Alicia Esmeralda Barry

 Fri, 14 Nov at 07:30 pm UURoc: First Universalist Church of Rochester, NY

Jazz90.1 Presents An Evening With Four80East

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:00 pm Greece Olympia

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jaws In Concert

 Thu, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

5th Annual Queer Handmade Holiday Sale

 Sun, 23 Nov at 10:00 am 519 Allens Creek Rd, Rochester, NY 14618-3405, United States

FIRST FRIDAY Citywide Art & Music Gallery! -- 11/7/2025, 6 till party's done!

 Fri, 07 Nov at 06:00 pm 60 Adventure Pl, Rochester, NY 14607-1889, United States

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

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Baroque to Brilliance at Eastman Theatre

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Personal Color Harmony and "Frontiers of Impressionism"

 Thu, 06 Nov at 06:30 pm 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

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

Mocktails and Meows Painting Workshop

 Sat, 15 Nov at 10:00 am 1 Manhattan Square Dr, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

The Gilmour Project: Wish You Were Here

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

Artist's Unite - Day 3

 Sat, 08 Nov Montage Music Hall

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Fiesta Sinfonica at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

A Night with Tyler Hardwick

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Andreas Delfs - Brahms In Bloom at Eastman Theatre

 Sat, 18 Apr Eastman Theatre