Things To Do In Rochester This Weekend
58 events happening in Rochester this weekend — live music, festivals, family activities, free events and more.
Saturday, September 12 — Monday, September 14
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This Weekend · 58 Events
TicketsTime Machine Music Festival to Support Wilmot Cancer Institute
Dance for a cause at the Time Machine Music Festival!
TicketsPBR Rochester Two-Day Package - Ticket Includes Access to All Days
Experience thrilling bull riding at the PBR Challenger Series in Rochester!
TicketsPBR: Challenger Series
Experience the thrill of bull riding at the PBR Challenger Series!
FreeUR Medicine Mobile Mammography Breast Cancer Screening Event
Get screened for breast cancer at this free mobile mammography event!
TicketsTravis Prinzi Band & Rad: Double Album Release Show presented by Stereo Field Recordings
Catch the Travis Prinzi Band & Raedwald in a night of original music!
FreeISO Niagara Falls Trip
Explore the breathtaking beauty of Niagara Falls with fellow students!
FreeDesire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life
Explore the hidden meanings in everyday objects through stunning still life art.
FreeASL-Guided Tour: Exploring Still Life Art in MAG’s Collection
Discover still life art through an ASL-guided tour at MAG!
TicketsASL-Guided Tour: Exploring Still Life Art in MAG's Collection
Discover still life art through an ASL-guided tour at MAG!
FreeASL-Guided Tour: Exploring Still Life Art in MAG’s Collection (With Voice Interpretation)
Explore still life art with an ASL-guided tour at MAG!
FreeMovement Lab
Explore diverse yoga styles with expert teachers at Movement Lab!
TicketsMindful MAGiC: Sonic Yoga
Experience restorative yoga with immersive sound in a serene setting.
FreeStrollin' for the Colon—Toni's Race
Join the fight against colorectal cancer at Toni's Race 5k and walk!
TicketsASL-Guided Tour: Exploring Still Life Art in MAG's Collection (With Voice Interpretation)
Discover still life art through an ASL-guided tour at MAG!
Rochester Public Market
Discover fresh produce and local crafts at Rochester's vibrant farmers market!
TicketsGoing for Baroque
Experience Baroque music performed by talented Eastman students and professionals.
FreeDesire and Abundance: American Culture and the Still Life
Explore the hidden meanings of everyday objects in still life art.
TicketsMAG Highlights Tour
Explore art from ancient to modern in a guided tour!
TicketsGoing for Baroque
Experience stunning Baroque music performed by talented Eastman students!
TicketsRochester Red Wings vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Catch the Rochester Red Wings take on the RailRiders at ESL Ballpark!
TicketsSons Of Grunge ('90s Grunge Tribute) - Matinee show!
Relive the '90s with Sons Of Grunge tribute matinee!
TicketsMikaela Davis with Johanna Samuels
Soulful night with Mikaela Davis and Johanna Samuels at Water Street!
TicketsMars The Star Child, Blue Skies In Hell, Blood Grenade, Lobstre UK, & Dead
Experience a cosmic night of genre-defying music and underground vibes!
TicketsRochester Red Wings vs. Scranton Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Catch the Rochester Red Wings take on the RailRiders at ESL Ballpark!
FreeGentle Yoga
Unwind with gentle yoga, perfect for all levels and free to join!
The Bridal & Wedding Expo
Discover the latest trends at The Bridal & Wedding Expo!
Upcoming Event
Experience M. Night Shyamalan's thrilling film 'Unbreakable' at The Little Theatre!
Tickets3rd Annual Pretty in Pink Perfume Experience
Empower yourself at the 3rd Annual Pretty in Pink Perfume Experience!
TicketsThe Power of the P: Waiting to Exhale
Experience powerful poetry and live art at The Vault Cafe & Cabaret!
FreeStudent Degree Recital - Huiping Cai, piano
Experience a captivating piano recital by student Huiping Cai!
ERRA: Drift Outlives the Earth
Experience the powerful sounds of ERRA live at Anthology!
TicketsRebirth Brass Band
Experience the vibrant sounds of the Rebirth Brass Band live!
TicketsMikaela Davis (+ 1 more)
Catch Mikaela Davis and Johanna Samuels live at Water Street Music Hall!
Live Music Friday
Experience Oktoberfest with local brews on a scenic train ride!
TicketsRochester Red Wings vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Catch the Rochester Red Wings take on the RailRiders at ESL Ballpark!
TicketsStruggle Jennings
Catch the electrifying performance of Struggle Jennings live!
FreeStudent Degree Recital - Elijah Gebers, voice
Catch Elijah Gebers' stunning voice at his student degree recital!
Upcoming Event
Catch the Coen Brothers' classic with a bluegrass twist on the big screen!
FreeStudent Degree Recital - Alicia Guan, voice
Catch Alicia Guan's stunning voice at her student degree recital!
TicketsCLOSED ON SUNDAY
Catch our upcoming live music events at Lovin' Cup!
TicketsRochester Red Wings vs Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
Catch the Rochester Red Wings take on the RailRiders at ESL Ballpark!
ELITE ESTATES IRONDEQUOIT SALE
Discover hidden treasures at the Elite Estates Irondequoit Sale!
Business & Technology Skills for Aspiring Leaders Certificate Program - Application Deadline
Elevate your career with RIT's leadership skills certificate program!
ISE Day - Industrial and Systems Engineering Day 2026
Explore the future of engineering at ISE Day 2026!
Rochester Home Show
Explore the latest trends in home design at the Rochester Home Show!
Fidelity Investments is Recruiting Business and Tech Majors
Explore career opportunities with Fidelity Investments for business and tech majors!
TicketsParanormal Investigation Class: Beyond the Hype
Uncover the mysteries at this Paranormal Investigation Class!
TicketsVolumes w/ Until I Wake, Catsclaw & Tim The Truth
Catch Volumes live with Until I Wake and Catsclaw at Buffalo Iron Works!
TicketsSons Of Grunge ('90s Grunge Tribute) - Matinee Show!
Experience the raw energy of '90s grunge at this matinee tribute show!
TicketsHistory, Mystery, and Tragedy Tour
Uncover the hidden tales of Rochester's past on this intriguing tour!
TicketsFlower Preservation Workshop
Learn the art of preserving flowers at this hands-on workshop!
TicketsPrintmaking Workshop
Unleash your creativity at a hands-on printmaking workshop!
Life Sciences Seminar: The Natural History and Extraordinary Lives of Birds
Explore the fascinating lives of birds at this insightful seminar!
RIT/NTID Weekly Coffee Chats
Join RIT/NTID for insightful weekly coffee chats!
TicketsDyeing Yarn Workshop
Unleash your creativity at our Dyeing Yarn Workshop!
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Rochester Events This Weekend
SceneScout tracks over 1,500 events across Rochester, NY — updated every 6 hours from venues, promoters, and event listings across the city. Every weekend we surface the best concerts, festivals, family activities, and free events happening Friday through Sunday.
From live music at venues like The Anthology and Flour City Station to outdoor festivals at Highland Park and the Rochester Public Market, SceneScout covers the full range of what's happening in Rochester this weekend.
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