Rochester Live Music
150 upcoming live music events in Rochester — concerts, performances, open mics and more.
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150 Events
FreeEnjoy a free evening of marimba music at International Plaza!
TicketsExperience the electrifying sounds of Start Making Sense and The Dip!
$33.9+Experience the raw power of Profanatica live in Rochester!
TicketsDance the night away at Salsa Night with DJ Pabony!
FreeExperience Indiana Jones live with the RPO's thrilling concert!
FreeExperience The Beatles like never before with a full orchestra!
TicketsExperience the soulful sounds of Coldwater Blues at Lovin' Cup!
TicketsCatch Smash Mouth and Sophistafunk live at Party in the Park!
TicketsDance the night away at this epic Taylor Swift tribute concert!
FreeCelebrate the season with joyous carols at Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops!
FreeCelebrate Aretha Franklin's legacy with the RPO in a powerful concert!
FreeExperience the intensity of Rachmaninov at the Piano Festival!
FreeEnjoy free outdoor concerts featuring guest musicians on the Rush Rhees bells!
$33.78+Catch Elliott live with special guest Bad Bloom at The Montage!
FreeExperience the exotic sounds of Saint-Saëns with Stephen Hough!
$34.75+Experience the enchanting sounds of Stéphane Wrembel live in Rochester!
TicketsRelive the 2000s at the ultimate Y2K party with epic DJs!
FreeExperience cinematic storytelling through symphonic masterpieces at Kodak Hall!
FreeExperience Grieg’s Peer Gynt with narration by Star Trek's John de Lancie!
TicketsJoin the ultimate birthday bash with special guests and DJs!
FreeRelive the wild 2010s at a massive house party!
FreeExperience the serene beauty of Fauré and the warmth of Brahms.
FreeExperience Broadway's magic with RPO's Wickedly Broadway concert!
FreeExperience Southern Rock like never before with the RPO!
FreeExperience the elegance of Mozart and the energy of Bartók live!
TicketsRelive your emo glory days at Emo Night Homecoming!
FreeExperience Metropolis like never before with live orchestral scoring!
TicketsExperience explosive bass with DirtySnatcha at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience the ultimate silent EDM party at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience the immersive beats of The Glitch Mob live in Rochester!
FreeCatch Cheekface and Apes of the State live at The Montage!
TicketsCatch Blackberry Smoke live at Party in the Park!
TicketsDance the night away with Cipro & Axetros at Drop Revival!
FreeExperience jazz and classical fusion with Makoto Ozone's Rhapsody in Blue!
TicketsCatch Emarosa live on their High Horse Heaven Tour!
TicketsCatch the legendary death metal band Six Feet Under live!
TicketsJoin Loe Shimmy for an unforgettable night of music and vibes!
TicketsExperience the ultimate Off Campus rave with high-energy vibes and chaos!
FreeExperience Tchaikovsky's brilliance at the Piano Festival with Barry Douglas!
FreeExperience Billy Joel's hits like never before in a symphonic concert!
TicketsDance the night away at Rochester's DECADES Silent Disco!
TicketsSplash into summer with DJ Elon and vibrant Soca vibes!
FreeCelebrate Chuck Mangione's legacy with a night of heartfelt jazz!
TicketsExperience heavy bass and summer rave vibes at Heat Waves!
FreeExperience the iconic scores of John Williams live with the RPO!
TicketsExperience epic tributes to Nirvana and Linkin Park live!
TicketsExperience Neko Case and Destroyer live in a vibrant night of music!
FreeExperience a unique orchestral fusion at RPO's thrilling Fringe performance!
TicketsShowcase your talent at Lovin' Cup's Open Mic Night!
Experience Ben Folds live at Point of the Bluff Vineyards!
Join us for a family-friendly eat-a-thon with live music!
FreeJoin the Eastman Summer Sings! for a night of choral music fun!
TicketsExperience stunning Baroque music performed by talented Eastman students!
TicketsExperience stunning Baroque music performed by talented Eastman students!
FreeEnjoy soothing live music in the lobby of Strong Memorial Hospital!
TicketsExperience the haunting voice of Jeffrey Nothing live in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the ultimate Talking Heads tribute with Start Making Sense!
TicketsRelive the '90s with Sons Of Grunge tribute matinee!
TicketsExperience a tropical paradise with music, food, and fire dancers!
$34.75+Experience the captivating sounds of Stéphane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
FreeExperience classical masterpieces with RPO soloists at Nazareth University!
TicketsExperience Edalo's genre-blending sound at Bug Jar!
TicketsExperience the electrifying beats of VRG at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsCatch Jey One live on his USA tour at Water Street Music Hall!
$25.33+Experience the heavy sounds of Rivers Of Nihil live in Rochester!
TicketsJoin Mountain Head for an unforgettable night of music and good vibes!
TicketsDance the night away at Rochester's Halloween Silent Disco!
TicketsExperience the electrifying sound of Scattered Hamlet's Honky Tonk Metal!
TicketsExperience the chaotic energy of Millionaire$ at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsCatch REHAB live at Photo City Music Hall this November!
TicketsExperience Big Blitz's electrifying fusion of dance, jazz, and rock!
FreeExperience the beauty of Schumann’s Symphony in a stunning musical landscape.
TicketsDive into the underground vibes of house and techno at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience the roar of metal and engines at Trucks & Mayhem!
TicketsCatch Left On Red & Heartsick live at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience live music and friendly competition for a great cause!
TicketsDance under the stars at Rochester's rooftop silent disco!
FreeExperience Piazzolla's vibrant Four Seasons performed by RPO's talented concertmaster!
FreeExperience a magical musical journey perfect for curious kids this winter!
TicketsJoin us for a powerful night honoring our veterans at the Warrior Benefit Concert!
TicketsExperience the electrifying bass music of Gentlemen's Club live!
TicketsExperience the dark sounds of NITE at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience Philly vibes with OT The Real live in Rochester!
TicketsDance to your own beat at Rochester's Silent Disco!
TicketsDancehall vibes and 2000's beats at MsWorldBoss's birthday bash!
TicketsCelebrate summer's end with vibrant music from Lkimii!
TicketsExperience an unforgettable night of R&B with Keith Sweat and friends!
$34.75+Experience the magic of Stéphane Wrembel live at Lovin' Cup!
TicketsExperience the intense sounds of Raider, a Canadian metal powerhouse!
TicketsExperience the electrifying Crabcore vibes with Hall Of The Elders!
FreeExperience Schumann’s Cello Concerto performed by Annie Jacobs-Perkins!
FreeExperience the powerful premiere of Dvořák’s New World Symphony!
TicketsExperience the vibrant GR!PR CAMPER FEST 2026 at Tropix!
TicketsExperience ULTRA SUNN's electrifying EBM beats live in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the vibrant sounds of Dany Ome and Kevincito in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the underground dubstep vibes with BOMMER at Photo City Music Hall!
FreeJoin us for a spooky orchestral adventure perfect for kids!
TicketsExperience the dark grooves of WITCH with Ron Gallo live!
TicketsExperience a cosmic night of genre-defying music and underground vibes!
TicketsDance through the decades at Rochester's ultimate Silent Disco!
FreeExperience Beethoven's brilliance at the Piano Festival with Jonathan Biss!
FreeExperience classical masterpieces with RPO soloists at Nazareth University!
TicketsCelebrate Taylor Swift's eras with a fabulous drag brunch and lip-sync performances!
FreeExperience the brilliance of Brahms with Marc-André Hamelin at Kodak Hall!
TicketsCatch Big Florida live at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsExperience the aggressive beats of heavy dubstep in Rochester!
TicketsSoulful night with Mikaela Davis and Johanna Samuels at Water Street!
TicketsRock out with Saving Abel at Photo City Music Hall!
TicketsCelebrate 26 years of Material Sound with music and festivities!
TicketsJam out with Grateful Shred for a night of epic tunes!
TicketsExperience the electrifying sounds of MJT live in Rochester!
TicketsExperience the electrifying beats of dubstep DJ FREAKY live!
TicketsExperience heavy bass and riddim at Super Elysium's release night!
TicketsJoin the ultimate camp-themed rave at Photo City Music Hall!
$20.79+Experience the vibrant sounds of Jembaa Groove at The Bug Jar!
TicketsCatch Structural Defect's album release with local rock favorites!
TicketsCatch multi-platinum artist Sophie B. Hawkins live at Water Street!
FreeEmbark on a cosmic musical journey with orKIDStra!
TicketsCelebrate Jerry Garcia's birthday with Eric Carlin's Half-Dead!
TicketsExperience the epic sounds of Rush with Anthem ROC!
Sip on Eternal Sunshine IPA while enjoying live music at Rohrbach Brewing!
TicketsKick off your Shabbat with uplifting music and community spirit!
TicketsExperience an electrifying night with JJ Grey & Mofro and The Wood Brothers!
TicketsDon't miss Ted Neeley's farewell performance of Jesus Christ Superstar!
TicketsExperience the Brian Lindsay Band's electrifying roots-rock at Lovin' Cup!
FreeEnjoy live music in a serene lobby setting every Wednesday!
Experience the genre-bending sounds of Ben Folds live!
TicketsNetwork with music lovers and business professionals at Native Rochester!
FreeExperience soothing live music in the lobby of Strong Memorial Hospital.
$12.3+Celebrate 30 years of Pinkerton with an unforgettable tribute show!
FreeEnjoy live music while relaxing at the Wilmot Cancer Center lobby!
FreeExperience tranquility with singing bowls meditation at Strong Memorial Hospital.
FreeExperience an unforgettable night of live jazz with Mike Kelly & Dave Arenius!
Experience Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band live at Point of the Bluff!
Join us for Bikes & Brews with live music and a raffle!
Experience the electrifying sounds of Hindley Street Country Club live!
TicketsCatch live music with Steve Grills & The Roadmasters at Dinosaur Bar-B-Que!
TicketsExperience the powerful harmonies of the Jersey Tenors live!
FreeExperience smooth live jazz with Marvin Dolly at Flight Wine Bar!
$12.3+Experience an electrifying night with Tabby and Moneyball at The Bug Jar!
Enjoy live music and craft beer tastings at Oktoberfest Train Rides!
TicketsCatch the legendary Andrew Dice Clay live in Rochester!
Catch the genre-bending Ben Folds live at Point of the Bluff!
TicketsExperience the soulful sounds of Josh Turner live in Rochester!
Join us for craft beer, local food, and live music this summer!
TicketsCatch the hilarious Tig Notaro live at Kodak Center!
Taste local craft beverages with live music at the Lilac Festival!
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Live Music in Rochester NY
Rochester has a vibrant live music scene. From intimate shows at The Anthology, Flour City Station, and Photo City Music Hall to major concerts at larger venues, there's live music happening every night of the week.
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