Music events in Rochester

Check out happening 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

Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano + Special Guests

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Fantasia Spring 2026 Tour

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

Arturo Sandoval

Sun, 21 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Carmina Burana at Eastman Theatre

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark

 Sat, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm ESL Ballpark

Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat

 Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm Blue Cross Arena

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

THE OFFICIAL AFTER PARTY WITH DABABY

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 pm Privado Lounge USD 109

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Season Finale - Carmina Burana at Eastman Theatre

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Eastman Theatre

Demola Live!

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

Bill Frisell Trio featuring Thomas Morgan & Rudy Royston with special guest Gregory Tardy

 Wed, 24 Jun at 09:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Andreas Delfs - Brahms In Bloom

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

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

The Rochester R&B Festival with Keith Sweat, Joe

 Sun, 06 Sep at 12:00 am Blue Cross Arena

42 DUGG AND BABYFACE RAY – 4 THE TRENCHES TOUR

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall USD 184

The Soul Rebels

 Mon, 22 Jun at 09:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Rochester Lilac Festival - Cruel Summer w/ Roses & Revolutions

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Evan Roider - Broadway In Hollywood

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Paul Oakenfold at Anthology Rochester

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Anthology Rochester

The New Pornographers with Will Sheff (18+)

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Andreas Delfs - Carmina Burana

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

Chris Botti at Eastman Theatre

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm Eastman Theatre

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 Pride Festival

 Sat, 18 Jul at 11:00 am Highland Park USD 55

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

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - The Music of Tina Turner at West Herr Auditorium Theatre

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Fiesta Sinfonica at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik - Fiesta Sinfonica at Eastman Theatre

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Rochester VegFest 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Parcel 5

BUKU - w/ ill.Gates - Rochester

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:30 pm Photo City Music Hall

Dark Star Orchestra at ESL Ballpark

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm 1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: The Music of Tina Turner

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

YFN Lucci

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 pm Water Street Music Hall USD 60 to 159

In Flames

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Lan Shui - Rhythm and Romance

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

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

METAL CHURCH

 Fri, 24 Jul at 06:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

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

Lyell Avenue Music Fest and Culture Weekend

Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am Lyell Avenue

BEZ OBMEZHEN | ROCHESTER

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

Crowder at Kodak Center

 Sun, 19 Apr at 07:00 pm Kodak Center

Margarita & Mimosa Fest III Bitter Honey - Ziggys - Secret Garden

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Bitter Honey USD 24 to 30

Dexta Daps at Water Street Music Hall

 Sat, 02 May at 08:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Rhythm & Romance at Eastman Theatre

 Thu, 07 May at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Broadway In Hollywood at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

Breckenridge Presents: Best Of Both Worlds Rave

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 pm Water Street Music Hall USD 23

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

Dark Star Orchestra

 Tue, 23 Jun ESL Ballpark

2026 Annual Scholarship Jazz Brunch: Diamonds Are Forever

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

Laser Bad Bunny

Sat, 25 Apr at 08:00 pm 657 East Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

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

JUICE BOX: BIG PINK PROM

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm The Club at Water Street USD 14

Sauced- Food Rodeo and Live DJ Experience

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

iGNiTE! Reggae Band Returns to Ontario Beach Concerts by the Shore

 Wed, 29 Jul at 07:00 pm Charlotte Beach, Rochester Ny.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik - Fiesta Sinfonica

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre

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

Jon Anderson and The Band of Geeks

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:30 pm Kodak Center

Catherine Russell in Rochester

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Kilbourn Hall

Mother's Day: A Night for Moms

 Sat, 09 May at 05:30 pm The Event Hall USD 173 to 205

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: The Music of Foreigner

 Tue, 21 Apr Kodak Center Theater

The Princess Concert at Kodak Center

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm Kodak Center

The Princess Concert

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Kodak Center Theater

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

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

Star Wars Rave - Rochester, NY

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 9 to 18

Dexta Daps

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

The Still Not Okay Tour

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm 55 Chestnut Street Rochester, NY 14604-2303

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

Live Latin Band & DJ Freddy C!

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 pm Tapas 177

'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

Asian Pacific American Heritage Celebration Day 2026

 Sun, 03 May at 12:00 pm 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad in City of Rochester

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park

Cruel Summer

 Sat, 26 Sep at 07:00 pm Three Heads Brewing USD 25