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

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

Rick Ross at ESL Ballpark

 Sat, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm ESL Ballpark

URochester ISO: Lilac Festival Meetup

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 pm Highland Park Free

Rochester Cocktail Revival 2026

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am Downtown Rochester

Babyface Ray and 42 Dugg at Water Street Music Hall

 Sat, 06 Jun Water Street Music Hall

Celebrating John Coltrane with Joe Lovano + Special Guests

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Evan Roider - Broadway In Hollywood

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

Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat

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

Arturo Sandoval

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

The Rochester R&B Festival with Keith Sweat, Joe

 Sun, 06 Sep Blue Cross Arena

Bob James Quartet

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

Rochester Lilac Parade

 Sat, 09 May at 09:00 am Rochester Lilac Festival

Hiromi’s Sonicwonder

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

MAY 9 | Lilac VFG VIP SkyDeck: Lady Wray & John Brown's Body

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

42 DUGG AND BABYFACE RAY – 4 THE TRENCHES TOUR

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm Water Street Music Hall USD 48 to 184

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Andreas Delfs - Carmina Burana

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

Chris Botti

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 am Eastman Theatre

The Lilac Table: A Tasting Collective

 Sat, 16 May at 01:30 pm 249 Highland Ave USD 0 to 109

Joe P in City of Rochester

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Rochester Lilac Festival

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

The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra

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

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

 Sun, 31 May at 02:00 pm Eastman Theatre

Dark Star Orchestra at ESL Ballpark

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

Cécile McLorin Salvant

 Wed, 24 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

Rochester Pride Festival

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

Rochester Lilac Festival - Cruel Summer w/ Roses & Revolutions

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

The Roc Juneteenth Jazz "Ron Carter & Foursight Experience"

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

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

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Broadway In Hollywood at Eastman Theatre

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

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

The Soul Rebels

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

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

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Bitter Honey USD 25 to 30

In Flames

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

Danilo Perez Trio

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

Fit For A King in City of Rochester

 Fri, 29 May at 06:30 pm Anthology

Rochester VegFest 2026

 Sun, 23 Aug at 10:00 am Parcel 5

MAY 13 | Lilac Vision Financial Group VIP SkyDeck: Mikaela Davis

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

Start Making Sense: A Tribute to Talking Heads & The Dip

 Thu, 30 Jul at 05:00 pm 353 Court St, Rochester, NY 14607-17ND, United States

Tracy Lawrence: No Alibis Tour 2026 (Rochester, NY)

 Sat, 26 Sep at 07:30 pm 200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14615

Celebrating Freedom - iGNiTE! Returns to Juneteenth of Rochester

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink

Sauced- Food Rodeo and Live DJ Experience

 Sat, 20 Jun at 05:00 pm Blue Skye Events (Skye Lounge) USD 23 to 322

Blackberry Smoke at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square

 Thu, 13 Aug at 06:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square

BabyFace Ray with 42 Dugg

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 pm Water Street 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

Samantha Fish

 Thu, 23 Jul at 10:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square

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

RocJuneteenth Jazz & Black Music Month Festival at Highland Bowl!

 Sun, 07 Jun at 01:00 pm Highland Bowl in Highland Park. Wheelchair chair access behind stage, off Robinson Dr. USD 29

Mother's Day: A Night for Moms

 Sat, 09 May at 05:30 pm The Event Hall USD 130 to 162

Chris Botti at Eastman Theatre

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm Eastman Theatre

Paul Oakenfold at Anthology Rochester

 Fri, 26 Jun at 08:00 pm Anthology Rochester

The 90s vs Y2K Bar Crawl - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 18 Jul at 04:00 pm Temple Bar & Grille USD 13 to 18

Cruel Summer

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

The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena

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

Almost Queen at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square

METAL CHURCH

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

Lovin Cup Concerts - The Travelin’ McCourys (Grateful Dead Ball), Smilo & the Ghost, Folkfaces, RJJS

 Fri, 10 Jul at 05:00 pm 400 Park Point Drive, Rochester, NY

Chris Botti in City of Rochester

 Thu, 25 Jun at 08:00 pm Kodak Hall

Emo Night - Rochester

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall (Ages 16+) USD 14 to 25

Park Avenue Summer Stroll

 Sat, 01 Aug at 10:00 am Park Ave, Rochester, NY, United States

BEZ OBMEZHEN | ROCHESTER

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Water Street Music Hall

MAY 14 | Lilac Vision Financial Group VIP SkyDeck: Joe P

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

MAY 10 | Lilac Vision Financial Group VIP SkyDeck: The Lone Bellow

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

Tracy Lawrence

 Fri, 25 Sep Kodak Center Theater

MAY 16 | Lilac Vision Financial Group VIP SkyDeck: JD McPherson

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

The Crystal Method in City of Rochester

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Anthology

Back to the Garden: A Live Tribute to the Voices of the 1970's

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Lovin' Cup

BOMMER - Rochester, NY

 Sat, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Photo City Music Hall USD 25 to 30

The Format, The Get Up Kids in City of Rochester

 Mon, 05 Oct at 07:00 pm Anthology

Blackberry Smoke

 Thu, 13 Aug at 10:00 pm Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Rhythm & Romance at Eastman Theatre

 Thu, 07 May at 07:30 pm Eastman Theatre

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

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

Lyell Avenue Music Fest and Culture Weekend

Sat, 29 Aug at 11:00 am Lyell Avenue

Rochester Pride Bar Crawl

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

Catherine Russell in Rochester

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm Kilbourn Hall

Suffs (Touring)

 Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center

F L I R T

 Sun, 24 May at 05:00 pm 7 Lawrence St USD 34

iGNiTE! Returns to Bands of Bricks

 Fri, 14 Aug at 05:30 pm Rochester Public Market

Can't Feel My Face, the biggest 2010s dance party in the country!

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Photo City Music Hall (Ages 16+) USD 20 to 25

BABE HAVEN at Bug Jar

 Thu, 18 Jun at 08:00 pm Bug Jar

Magnetic Flow presents: The Funk Jam Live!

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:00 pm Lovin' Cup USD 30

Live Emo Night - w/ Cut Me Up Genny

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

Cécile McLorin Salvant in City of Rochester

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm Kodak Hall

Fit For A King Invent Animate Ten56 & Acres

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Anthology - Rochester

Memphis May Fire in City of Rochester

 Tue, 14 Jul at 07:00 pm Anthology

Britney vs. Justin - The Ultimate Showdown

 Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm The Club at Water Street USD 0 to 14

ABBA Gold Disco - Rochester, NY

 Fri, 29 May at 08:00 pm Photo City Music Hall (Ages 16+) USD 9 to 20

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS - A KILLERS CONFESSION

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

The 2nd Annual Ribs & Rhythm Festival

 Sun, 26 Jul at 12:00 pm Parcel 5

Dark Star Orchestra

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm ESL Ballpark

Pentagram with Today is the Day (16+)

 Tue, 26 May at 10:00 pm Montage Music Hall

ENMY in City of Rochester

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

Jazz in the Bowl

 Tue, 16 Jun at 07:00 pm Highland Bowl Performing Arts Stage Free

Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad in City of Rochester

 Wed, 13 May at 04:00 pm Highland Park

Kottonmouth Kings in City of Rochester

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

VIP COMEDY EXPERIENCE WITH JOE CLAIR AND GARY WALLACE FRIDAY MAY 22ND

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Vault Cafe & Cabaret USD 29 to 71

The Bunny The Bear - Rochester, NY

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Photo City Music Hall (Ages 16+) USD 20

BLADE RAVE

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