Live Music in Rochester

Check out happening live music events all around Rochester, NY

58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival

 Sat, 11 Jul at 10:00 am Corn Hill

Gladys Knight at the Rochester International Jazz Festival

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

G Herbo

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark

 Sat, 25 Jul ESL Ballpark

Bob James Quartet

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME in City of Rochester

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Anthology

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Crowder Seph Schlueter & Patrick Mayberry

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm Kodak Center Theater

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: John Devlin - Heroes and Villains: Movie Music Classics at Kodak H

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:30 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical

 Mon, 20 Apr at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at Kodak Center

 Sun, 26 Apr Kodak Center

Lovin Cup Concerts - Donna the Buffalo, Sophistafunk, The Medicinals, Funknut, & MoonRoc BeatBox

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:00 pm 400 Park Point Drive, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Son Henry Band @ The Lilac Festival

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Rochester Lilac Festival

Demola Live!

 Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

G Herbo LIVE at Water Street Music Hall

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Rochester Lilac Festival - Cruel Summer w/ Roses & Revolutions

Mon, 11 May at 05:00 pm 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY 14620-2821, United States

In Flames

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Albany, NY

New Pornographers at Water Street Music Hall

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Thursday in City of Rochester

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm Anthology

Flower City Thaw Returns!

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm East and Alexander

Rochester VegFest 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Parcel 5

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: The Music of Tina Turner

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Fit For A King in City of Rochester

 Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm Anthology

Chris Botti

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 am Eastman Theatre

Jake Shimabukuro in City of Rochester

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:30 pm The Theater At Innovation Square

PhaseOne in City of Rochester

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:30 pm Photo City Music Hall

Over the Rainbow: The Golden Girls Musical

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - The Music of Foreigner at Kodak Center

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:30 pm Kodak Center

MAY 9 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Lee Fields & Lady Wray

 Sat, 09 May at 12:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

Truth, Athena in City of Rochester

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall

The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena

 Sat, 05 Sep at 08:00 pm Blue Cross Arena

Ty Segall in City of Rochester

 Sun, 26 Apr at 06:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

The Bodyguard The Musical

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Lotus in City of Rochester

 Sun, 12 Apr at 08:00 pm Anthology

Bat Out Of Hell The Musical at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Rochester Pride Bar Crawl

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm O'Callaghan's Pub USD 0 to 31

TRUTH - Rochester, NY

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 36 to 41

ROCband @ Lilac Festival

 Tue, 12 May at 02:00 pm Highland Park

ENMY in City of Rochester

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall

Rochester Music Hall of Fame at Eastman Theatre

 Sun, 26 Apr Eastman Theatre

Dexta Daps

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS - A KILLERS CONFESSION

 Fri, 15 May at 06:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

MAY 13 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Mikaela Davis (Album Release Celebration)

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

Emo Night - Rochester

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 14 to 25

2026 Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch: Diamonds Are Forever

 Sun, 03 May at 01:30 pm Hyatt Regency Rochester

MAY 10 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: The Lone Bellow

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

Fit For A King, Invent Animate, Ten56 & Acres Tickets

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Rochester, N.Y.

Bonny Bunny’s Easter Adventure Brunch

 Sun, 29 Mar at 10:30 am 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY 14623-2805, United States

A Night of Blues Rock with "Miller and the Other Sinners"

 Sat, 28 Mar at 08:00 pm 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

Sauced- Food Rodeo and Live DJ Experience

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Blue Skye Events (Skye Lounge) USD 23 to 34

Live Emo Night - w/ Cut Me Up Genny

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20 to 25

Circle Jerks Tickets

 Mon, 06 Apr at 07:30 pm Albany, NY

Petals, Pours, and Picassos at MAG

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:00 pm 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

'90s Night with Mayday Buffalo at Whiskey's Upper Deck!!!!

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 pm Whiskeys Upper Deck

Driftwood - Rochester, NY

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:30 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 25 to 30

Gene Loves Jezebel - Rochester, NY

 Tue, 31 Mar at 06:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20 to 25

Ellen Pieroni & the Encyclopedia of Soul at Abilene (Rochester, NY)

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:30 pm Abilene Bar and Lounge

JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

EXHORDER

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester NY 14604-2303

April Brews’ Day: a five-course food & beer pairing with music by Rob & Mike (Junkyardfieldtrip)

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm 300 Park Point Drive, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Vinyl Classics Live Presents: Jesus Christ Superstar: The Classic Brown Album Live

 Sat, 04 Apr at 06:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

Live Latin Band & DJ Freddy C!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 pm Tapas 177

The Band Feel

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm The Club at Water Street USD 19

Disintegration, The Smiths etc, The Killing Moon at Anthology, Rochester

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm ANTHOLOGY

Rochester Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Late Night at the Dino ft. Haley Kait *BCA After Party!

 Fri, 27 Mar at 09:00 pm 99 Court Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Whiskeys Upper Deck welcomes back Bonfire: A Tribute to AC/DC. Charlotte/Rochester, NY.

 Sat, 25 Apr at 08:30 pm Whiskeys Upper Deck

RCSD Roc City Players Presents “In the Heights”

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Padilla High School

MAY 16 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: JD McPherson

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

MAY 14 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Joe P

 Thu, 14 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

Cimafunk in City of Rochester

 Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm

80's VS. 90'S @ P-JACK'S!!!

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Pineapple Jacks

Lee Fields in City of Rochester

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm

BLADE RAVE

 Fri, 05 Jun at 09:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Live Jazz at Flight Wine Bar Featuring Annie Wells & Dave Arenius

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:30 pm 262 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14608

Kottonmouth Kings in City of Rochester

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Montage Music Hall

The Medicinals

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm Three Heads Brewing USD 20

Red Rain: The Music of Peter Gabriel

Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm The Theater at Innovation Square

A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical - Rochester

 Tue, 21 Apr at 11:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center

Tim Cappello - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20

The Warped Band - The Official Tribute to Warped Tour

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

Son Henry Hosts Son House Blues Night @ The Record Archive with guests Cinnamon Jones & Art Beaty

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm Record Archive

Special Monday Night Show with Igor & The Red Elvises

 Mon, 13 Apr at 07:00 pm 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

Come Back To Earth : Mac Miller Tribute - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 25 to 30

Under the Sea Royal Princess Brunch

 Sun, 14 Jun at 10:30 am 3450 Winton Pl, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14623

Pat McGee

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Lovin' Cup USD 30

The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 09 May at 06:30 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 25

MAY 8 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Cimafunk

 Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park USD 39

Bill Kirchen - Titan of the Telecaster - Live!

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

CALIGULA BLUSHED: A SMITHS & MORRISSEY EXPERIENCE

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

Live Latin Band & DJ Freddy C!

 Sat, 30 May at 11:00 pm Tapas 177

Ladybug Day (Sixth Annual!)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am 1255 University Ave, C010 (Lower Level), Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

90's Night - w/ Davey Allen & Unplugged : MTV Tribute Band

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 14 to 25

Headbangers Ball (Metallica & Iron Maiden Tributes) - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20 to 25

Illuminate LIVE

 Thu, 02 Apr at 09:00 am Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center USD 107 to 159

Remember Sports w/ Cusp & Sibling

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm Bug Jar

Eliot Lewis Live in Rochester, NY

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Record Archive

The Bodyguard - The Musical

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm OFC Creations Theatre Center

A Bob Seger Tribute Experience ~ Brave Strangers at Tropix in Rochester, NY

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 pm Tropix Eatery & Lounge