Rochester Events October 2026
125 events in Rochester in October 2026.
October 2026
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125 Events
FreeCelebrate Aretha Franklin's legacy with the RPO in a powerful concert!
FreeExperience the intensity of Rachmaninov at the Piano Festival!
FreeExperience Grieg’s Peer Gynt with narration by Star Trek's John de Lancie!
TicketsJoin the ultimate Halloween bar crawl in Rochester this October!
TicketsExperience the immersive beats of The Glitch Mob live in Rochester!
FreeExperience Tchaikovsky's brilliance at the Piano Festival with Barry Douglas!
TicketsJoin 1,500 leaders shaping the future at Illuminate LIVE!
TicketsJoin the ultimate Halloween bar crawl in Rochester with friends!
TicketsJoin the spooktacular Halloween Bar Crawl in Rochester!
TicketsExperience Neko Case and Destroyer live in a vibrant night of music!
$34.75+Experience the enchanting sounds of Stéphane Wrembel live in Rochester!
TicketsCatch multi-platinum artist Sophie B. Hawkins live at Water Street!
TicketsDance the night away at Rochester's Halloween Silent Disco!
TicketsJam out with Grateful Shred for a night of epic tunes!
TicketsCatch Big Florida live at Photo City Music Hall!
$34.75+Experience the captivating sounds of Stéphane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
FreeExperience Beethoven's brilliance at the Piano Festival with Jonathan Biss!
FreeJoin us for a spooky orchestral adventure perfect for kids!
TicketsExperience the electrifying beats of VRG at Photo City Music Hall!
$34.75+Experience the magic of Stéphane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
TicketsTransform your business with actionable AI strategies at this exclusive summit!
TicketsCatch the legendary Andrew Dice Clay live in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the magic of Swan Lake performed by a renowned ballet company.
Discover unique brews at the Craft New York Brewers Festival!
$34.75+Experience a lively Django Brunch with Stéphane Wrembel's unique sound!
TicketsJoin us for the 1st Annual Playas Ball with live music and delicious food!
TicketsShowcase your business at NAMIWalks Rochester 2026!
TicketsExperience the retro vibes of Postmodern Jukebox live in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the magic of the Bee Gees live at Kodak Center!
TicketsGet ready for BIG laughs with Rik Roberts at Grace Covenant Church!
TicketsIgnite your creativity at Kindled Currents this October!
TicketsExperience Ashley McBryde live on her Into The Wild Tour!
TicketsCatch Ashley McBryde live on her Into The Wild Tour!
TicketsExplore indie beauty trends at the Independent Beauty Show 2026!
Join us for live music and support local veterans at this free adoption event!
Explore local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Discover fresh produce and local crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Explore local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
TicketsExperience an electrifying night with The Glitch Mob at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsCelebrate fall at the Hilton Apple Festival with local flavors and fun!
TicketsExperience the brilliance of Beethoven's trios performed by Kobrin, Jang & Ying.
Explore local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Join us for live music and craft beer at Guitars For Heroes!
Taste the best sliders paired with craft beer at Oktoberfest!
Join us for a charity event supporting cancer research with drinks and community!
Join us for a charity event supporting cancer research with drinks and community spirit!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest benefiting cancer research!
Unleash your creativity at the Lost Borough Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Join us for craft beer tastings at the Embark Harvest Festival!
TicketsExperience the captivating sounds of Stephane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
Experience a night of Taylor Swift tribute at Three Heads Brewing!
TicketsExperience the innovative sounds of Alarm Will Sound at Eastman!
TicketsExperience the thrill of The Vampire Circus at Kodak Center!
Explore fresh produce and local crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
TicketsExperience the captivating sounds of Stephane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
Unleash your creativity at our pumpkin carving contest with a free beer!
Sip craft beer and enjoy live music for a great cause!
Discover fresh local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Explore local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Discover fresh produce and local crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Discover fresh local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Discover fresh produce and local crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
Experience the thrill of The Vampire Circus at Kodak Center!
Explore local produce and crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
TicketsConquer disruption and enhance your resilience skills at this engaging workshop!
TicketsUnlock your career potential with LEGO at Serious Play!
TicketsExplore the art of writing through the lens of motherhood!
Join us for a fun brewery run and support a great cause!
TicketsExplore Rochester's history on a delicious trolley tour!
TicketsJoin the Calamari Sisters for a hilarious night of contractions!
TicketsExperience history come alive at the Night at the Museum!
TicketsExperience stunning fall colors on a scenic trolley ride!
TicketsExplore the haunting history of Rochester on a guided night walk.
TicketsExplore the art of condiment crafting at this unique workshop!
TicketsExperience the charm of rural life at the Agricultural Fair!
TicketsJoin us for a thrilling Spooky Saturday at the museum!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest and adoption event!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest and happy hour!
Join us for a rooftop cocktail fundraiser supporting local causes!
Join us for a brewery tour and exclusive beer release!
Unleash your creativity at the Pumpkin Carving Contest with a free pint!
Join the fun at our 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Join us for a fun-filled rooftop trivia fundraiser!
TicketsExperience a spooky ride on the Halloween Trolley Express!
TicketsExperience an electrifying night of live music at Photo City Music Hall!
Unleash your creativity at the 4th Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Join us for a festive pumpkin carving contest and Oktoberfest sausage pairing!
Celebrate with a group run and cookout at Lost Borough Brewing!
Sip craft brews while exploring essential oils at this unique Oktoberfest!
Join us for a fun-filled pumpkin carving contest for charity!
TicketsCatch Benjamin Tod live at Anthology for a night of unforgettable music!
Unleash your creativity at the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Carving Contest!
Experience wellness with essential oils and tastings at Oktoberfest!
TicketsMaster the art of sausage making at this hands-on workshop!
Experience a magical cabaret of holiday classics at Geva Theatre!
Catch The Format live at Anthology this October!
Catch Benjamin Tod & Lost Dog Street Band live at Anthology!
TicketsExplore gardening tips and art at the Fall Gardening Forum!
TicketsDance the night away at a unique Silent Disco experience!
TicketsUnravel the secrets of Sonnenberg Gardens in an immersive mystery experience!
TicketsUnleash your creativity at this hands-on printmaking workshop!
TicketsJoin us for a spooky karaoke night at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsCraft your own leather scissors case at this hands-on workshop!
TicketsExplore local shops and enjoy the fall vibes at Harvest Walk!
TicketsUnleash your creativity in crafting captivating short plays!
TicketsLearn the art of wool spinning at this hands-on workshop!
TicketsSing your heart out at our Tuesday Karaoke Pajama Party!
Catch live music from Uncle Ben's Remedy at Three Heads Brewing!
TicketsCatch Big Florida live at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience the thrill of night biking along scenic Lake Ontario!
TicketsSing your heart out at Tuesday Karaoke Night — Disco's Not Dead!
TicketsUnlock your writing potential and finish that novel!
Catch live music from The Isotopes at Three Heads Brewing!
TicketsSing your heart out at Tuesday's One Hit Wonders Karaoke Night!
Celebrate diversity in the arts at the Essie Calhoun Award ceremony!
Experience the magic of captivating performances by talented hunks!
TicketsExplore unique vendors and mini tours at Rolling Hills Asylum!
TicketsExplore unique vendors at the spooky Rolling Hills Asylum!
TicketsCelebrate Sibyl Phelps' 131st birthday at a historic venue!
Dive into the behind-the-scenes of A Chorus Line!
Explore the transformative power of philanthropy at Geva Theatre.
Catch an early performance at Geva Theatre this Tuesday!
Explore the thought-provoking art of Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging.
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Rochester Events October 2026
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