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

Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour

 Fri, 08 May at 08:00 pm Blue Cross Arena

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

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

Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark

 Sat, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm ESL Ballpark

Bob James Quartet

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

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

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

Cécile McLorin Salvant

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

New Pornographers at Water Street Music Hall

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

French Montana and Max B

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall USD 133 to 251

Demola Live!

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

A Beautiful Noise - The Neil Diamond Musical

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

Thursday in City of Rochester

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:30 pm Anthology

Son Henry Band @ The Lilac Festival

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

Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at Kodak Center

 Sun, 26 Apr Kodak Center

Danilo Perez Trio

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Blood, Sweat & Tears

 Fri, 08 May at 07:30 pm 131 Chestnut Street, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14604

Rochester Lilac Festival - Cruel Summer w/ Roses & Revolutions

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

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

Crowder Seph Schlueter & Patrick Mayberry

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

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

In Flames

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - The Music of Foreigner at Kodak Center

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:30 pm Kodak Center

Fit For A King in City of Rochester

 Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm Anthology

Rochester Night Market OPENING NIGHT Summer 2026 - at The Exchange

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm 18 flint st, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14608

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

Over the Rainbow: The Golden Girls Musical

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

The Roc Juneteenth Jazz "Ron Carter & Foursight Experience"

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm The Hochstein School USD 65

First FOOD TRUCK RODEO of `26

 Wed, 29 Apr at 05:00 pm 280 N Union St, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14609

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

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

Ty Segall in City of Rochester

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

The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena

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

ROCband @ Lilac Festival

 Tue, 12 May at 02:00 pm Highland Park

Memphis May Fire in City of Rochester

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm Anthology

Rochester Pride Bar Crawl

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

2026 Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch: Diamonds Are Forever

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

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS - A KILLERS CONFESSION

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

ENMY in City of Rochester

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

Sauced- Food Rodeo and Live DJ Experience

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

Rochester Music Hall of Fame at Eastman Theatre

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:00 pm Eastman Theatre

BABE HAVEN at Bug Jar

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm Bug Jar

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

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

Boop The Musical at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sat, 03 Oct at 07:30 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Dexta Daps

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

Live Emo Night - w/ Cut Me Up Genny

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

Emo Night - Rochester

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

MAY 10 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: The Lone Bellow

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

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

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

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

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

Cimafunk in City of Rochester

 Fri, 08 May at 04:00 pm

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad in City of Rochester

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park

Lee Fields in City of Rochester

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm

Kottonmouth Kings in City of Rochester

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

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical

 Fri, 02 Oct at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Into the Now

 Fri, 10 Jul at 05:30 pm Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609, United States

Execution Day & A Sense Of Purpose - Rochester, NY

 Sun, 14 Jun at 05:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20

MAY 14 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Joe P

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

Donna the Buffalo

 Fri, 31 Jul at 05:30 pm Rochester Public Market, Rochester, NY 14609, United States

MAY 16 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: JD McPherson

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

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

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

The Band Feel

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

Rochester Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

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

Tim Cappello - Rochester, NY

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

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

Under the Sea Royal Princess Brunch

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

BLADE RAVE

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

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

CALIGULA BLUSHED: A SMITHS & MORRISSEY EXPERIENCE

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

Son Henry Band @ Dinosaur BBQ

 Sat, 02 May at 09:00 pm Dinosaur BBQ

The Warped Band - The Official Tribute to Warped Tour

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

Laurie Berkner

 Sat, 03 Oct The Theater At Innovation Square

MAY 8 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Cimafunk

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

Flights for Freedom- A Fundraiser for Ukraine

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:30 pm Abilene Bar and Lounge

EMO ALL OVER

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

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

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

NERDS GONE WILD '80s Night at Rochester Beer Park!

 Sat, 16 May at 07:00 pm Rochester Beer Park

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

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

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

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

Nuthin Fancy Happy Hour with the Rochester Red Wings

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Red Wings

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

Live Latin Band & DJ Freddy C!

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 pm Tapas 177

PINKERTON 30th Anniversary Tribute Show at Bug Jar

 Fri, 25 Sep at 08:00 pm Bug Jar

Flower City Poetry Fest: Marie Howe, Kimiko Hahn, and More

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm Highland Park Bowl

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

Schism - Tool Tribute 25th Anniversary & Farewell Tour - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 36

Night Zero at 3HB

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:00 pm Three Heads Brewing USD 15

Eliot Lewis Live in Rochester, NY

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm Record Archive

Remember Sports w/ Cusp & Sibling

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm Bug Jar

Emo Night Tour

 Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

ZBTB @ Soccer Party at East and Alexander, Rochester NY

 Fri, 12 Jun at 05:30 pm East and Alexander

How Does It Feel ?! - The Music of Bob Dylan & THE BAND - Rochester, NY

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20

The Bodyguard - The Musical at OFC Creations Theatre Center

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm OFC Creations Theatre Center

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

Rock Roulette 2026 Showcase

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:30 pm Water Street Music Hall Free

The 2nd Annual Ribs & Rhythm Festival

 Sun, 26 Jul at 12:00 pm Parcel 5

The Bodyguard - The Musical

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm OFC Creations Theatre Center

Melia @ Photo City Music Hall

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 20