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April 2026
RPO Brings Led Zeppelin to Life at Kodak Center This Wednesday
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kodak Center, 200 West Ridge Rd, Rochester NY
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra performs a symphonic rock tribute to Led Zeppelin this Wednesday — conductor and arranger Brent Havens brings Stairway to Heaven, Kashmir, and the rest of the cata
The Princess Concert Comes to Kodak Center: Songs from Frozen, Moana, and More — April 24
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Kodak Center, West Ridge Road, Rochester NY
A family concert celebrating songs from Frozen, Moana, and Aladdin comes to Kodak Center this Thursday evening.
RPO: Space! — Orchestral Sounds of the Cosmos at Kodak Hall, April 24-25
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Rochester NY
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra pairs orchestral music with space-themed visuals at Kodak Hall this week — a cosmic concert experience that's a great entry point for anyone who's been curious abo
Spring Wildflowers Walk with the Canandaigua Botanical Society — April 25
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
2488 Arcadia Zurich Norris Road, Newark NY
The Canandaigua Botanical Society leads a guided walk to observe trillium and spring wildflowers in the Finger Lakes region this Saturday.
90-Second Newbery Film Festival at George Eastman Museum — Free, April 25
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM
George Eastman Museum, Dryden Theatre, 900 East Ave, Rochester NY
Young Rochester filmmakers present short movie adaptations of Newbery Award-winning books at the Dryden Theatre inside George Eastman Museum on April 25 — a free event celebrating youth creativity, li
Imagine RIT 2026: A Free Day of Innovation on Campus
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Rochester Institute of Technology, Henrietta NY
Once a year, RIT opens its doors and invites the whole community in — and what's inside is genuinely worth the trip. Imagine RIT fills the campus with 400+ interactive exhibits spanning technology, ar
Rochester Coffee & Chocolate Festival: 80+ Vendors at the Convention Center, April 25
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E Main St, Rochester NY
Over 80 vendors fill the Convention Center on April 25 for a full day of coffee, chocolate, and sweet discoveries — local roasters, chocolatiers, and dessert shops all under one roof. It lands the sam
Run the Flower City: Half Marathon and 5K Returns to Downtown Rochester, April 26
Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester NY
The Flower City Challenge is back April 26 — half marathon, 5K, and a Kids ½ Mile all starting and finishing at Parcel 5 in downtown Rochester. The course winds through some of the city's most beautif
Free: Eastman Gamelan Ensemble Performs at Kilbourn Hall, April 27
Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, Rochester NY
On April 27, Kilbourn Hall opens its doors for a free public gamelan concert — traditional Indonesian percussion ensemble music performed by Eastman students, faculty, staff, and Rochester community m
Have Your Say on Speed Cameras: Rochester Vision Zero Meeting April 28
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Willie Lightfoot R-Center, Rochester NY
Rochester residents have a direct say this Tuesday on automated traffic enforcement — speed cameras, red-light cameras, and AI-powered enforcement that has already generated 44,000+ tickets in the Roc
First Food Truck Rodeo of the Season: April 29 at the Public Market
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
The Food Truck Rodeo is back — and the first one of the season always feels like a proper Rochester rite of passage. Over 30 food trucks take over the Public Market on the last Wednesday evening of Ap
Eastman Philharmonia and Chorus: Mendelssohn Elijah at Kodak Hall, May 1
Friday, May 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Gibbs St, Rochester NY
On May 1, the Eastman Philharmonia and Eastman-Rochester Chorus take the stage at Kodak Hall to perform Mendelssohn's Elijah — one of the great choral masterworks, in one of the great concert halls. T
Clean Sweep 2026: Join Rochester's Biggest Volunteer Day
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 8:00 AM
ESL Ballpark, Rochester NY
Twenty years ago, Rochester started something simple: a day when neighbors show up together to take care of the place they share. Clean Sweep 2026 is the 20th anniversary of that idea, and it's grown
Makers Edge: Free Community STEAM Day at Harley School — May 2
Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Harley School, Rochester NY
The Harley School opens its doors for a free community STEAM day on May 2 — robotics demos, NASA projects, and interactive science, technology, engineering, arts, and math exhibits open to all ages.
Walk MS Returns to Genesee Valley Park: May 3, 2026
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY
Walk MS returns to Genesee Valley Park on May 3 — a community walk bringing together MS patients, their families, and supporters along one of Rochester's most beautiful riverside stretches. Whether yo
Blood, Sweat and Tears Live at the Theater at Innovation Square: May 8
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The Theater at Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St, Rochester NY
Grammy-winning jazz-rock pioneers Blood, Sweat and Tears bring their legendary horn-driven sound to the Theater at Innovation Square on May 8. Falls the same night as Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton at
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton: R&B Powerhouse Night at Blue Cross Arena, May 8
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Blue Cross Arena, 1 War Memorial Square, Rochester NY
Two of the most powerful voices in R&B and soul are sharing a stage at Blue Cross Arena on May 8 — Grammy winners Fantasia Barrino and Anthony Hamilton, together for one night. If you've ever heard ei
Rochester Lilac Festival 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Highland Park, Rochester NY
Every May, Rochester does something it has been doing for 128 years: the whole city goes to Highland Park. The Lilac Festival is the anchor event of the Rochester year — the moment the city exhales af
Bike Week 2026: Ten Days of Rides, Classes, and Community Cycling Across Rochester
Friday, May 8, 2026
Multiple locations citywide, Rochester NY
Reconnect Rochester hosts ten days of cycling programming across the city — daily rides, on-bike Smart Cycling classes, mountain biking and e-biking sessions, and events for riders of all ages. Runs c
Listen to Your Mother: Live Storytelling at Hochstein Performance Hall — May 9
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Hochstein Performance Hall, Rochester NY
Local writers and speakers share personal essays about motherhood on stage at Hochstein the night before Mother's Day weekend.
1,000 Dachshunds Descend on Washington Square Park: Rochester Dachshund Parade Returns May 9
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Washington Square Park, Rochester NY
About a thousand dachshunds descend on Washington Square Park every spring — and May 9 is the day. The Rochester Dachshund Parade is exactly what it sounds like, and it is exactly as good as it sounds
Pink & Teal Challenge: Women's 5K and Family Walk at MCC, May 9-10
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Monroe Community College, East Henrietta Rd, Rochester NY
The Pink & Teal Challenge brings Rochester women together for a 5K run or family-friendly walk at Monroe Community College on May 9 and 10 — right in the middle of Lilac Festival weekend. In-person or
Run for Restore 5K at Durand Eastman Park — May 9
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Durand Eastman Park, Irondequoit NY
A family-friendly 5K through Durand Eastman Park on May 9 benefits Restore Health and Wellness and its community medical care programs. Open to runners and walkers of all levels — the course along Lak
Flower Fest: Rochesters New Festival Celebrates 50 Years of the Flower City Mark
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Pont de Rennes Bridge, High Falls District, Rochester NY
Rochester's first-ever Flower Fest lands on May 9 at the Pont de Rennes Bridge in the High Falls District, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the city's Flower City Mark.
Flower City Days Horticultural Sales at the Public Market — Sundays in May
Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
Every Sunday in May, the Rochester Public Market hosts outdoor plant sales — annuals, perennials, shrubs, and garden ornamentation from 8 AM to 2 PM. It's the official start of Rochester gardening sea
Community Street Mural Transforms Genesee Park Blvd Intersection — May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Genesee Park Blvd & Pioneer St, Rochester NY
On May 16, community volunteers will gather at Genesee Park Blvd and Pioneer Street to paint a street mural as part of Reconnect Rochester's 6th Complete Streets Makeover. The temporary installation i
The Lilac Table: An Exclusive Tasting Experience at the Lilac Festival — May 16
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Highland Park, Rochester NY
A new premium experience inside the Lilac Festival — bites from Rochester's top chefs, artisanal cocktails, DJ Pepi Bandulj, and VIP Skydeck access.
RPO and Rochester City Ballet: Ravels Mother Goose Suite at Hochstein — May 17
Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Hochstein Performance Hall, Rochester NY
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet collaborate on a family-friendly performance of Ravel's Mother Goose Suite at Hochstein Performance Hall on May 17 — classic fairy tales
Ride of Silence 2026: Memorial Bike Ride from Liberty Pole on May 20
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Liberty Pole, Downtown Rochester NY
The Ride of Silence returns on May 20 — a solemn memorial bike ride honoring cyclists killed or injured on public roads. Rochester's ride starts at the Liberty Pole downtown. Riders travel at a slow,
JPMorgan Chase Rochester Corporate Challenge Returns May 21
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Innovative Field, Rochester NY
Rochester's biggest annual corporate running event returns to Innovative Field on May 21 — a 3.5-mile course through downtown where thousands of employees run together, part race and part company bond
E-Bike Community Conversation: Reconnect Rochester Tackles the eBikelash on May 21
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Reconnect Rochester Office, Rochester NY
Reconnect Rochester hosts a community discussion addressing the growing tension around e-bikes — how they expand access for riders who cannot otherwise bike, while high-speed e-motos blur public perce
NCAA Womens Lacrosse Championships Come to RIT Memorial Day Weekend
Saturday, May 23, 2026
Judson Stadium, RIT, Henrietta NY
National championship lacrosse is coming to Rochester's newest sports venue. RIT's brand-new Judson Stadium — dedicated just last Saturday, April 18 — hosts its first major sporting event over Memoria
Rochester Greek Festival 2026: Four Days of Food, Music, and Culture on East Ave
Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 962 East Ave, Rochester NY
The Rochester Greek Festival returns to East Avenue May 28–31 for four days of everything that makes this one of the city's most beloved annual traditions — gyro, souvlaki, saganaki, lamb shank, live
Greater Rochester Soap Box Derby Returns May 29-30 at Durand Eastman Park
Friday, May 29, 2026
Lakeshore Blvd, Durand Eastman Park, Rochester NY
The Greater Rochester Soap Box Derby returns to Lakeshore Blvd at Durand Eastman Park on May 29 and 30 — two days of kids racing gravity-powered cars down a lakeside hill in one of Rochester's most sc
Little Feat: The Last Farewell Tour — Perinton Amphitheater, May 30
Saturday, May 30, 2026
The Perinton Amphitheater, Fairport NY
Little Feat is on their final farewell tour and Rochester gets a stop — at the Perinton Amphitheater, one of the best outdoor venues in the region. If you've never seen them, this is the last chance.
Golisano Stroll for Strong Kids: Community Walk at Genesee Valley Park — May 30
Saturday, May 30, 2026
Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY
Community fundraising walk at Genesee Valley Park on May 30 benefiting Golisano Children's Hospital. A family-friendly event that brings the community together in support of children's health along on
ROCn Roll Community Bike Ride Returns May 31
Sunday, May 31, 2026
Railroad St, Rochester NY
The ROCn Roll Community Bike Ride rolls through Rochester streets on May 31 — an accessible, family-friendly cycling event celebrating active transportation and neighborhood connectivity.
Concerts by the Shore Returns: Free Weekly Music at Ontario Beach Park All Summer
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Ontario Beach Park, Charlotte, Rochester NY
Free weekly concerts every Wednesday evening at Ontario Beach Park in Charlotte, June 3 through August 26 — live music on the beach with Lake Ontario as the backdrop. One of Rochester's most beloved s
Food Truck Fridays Return to Washington Square Park: Every Friday in June
Friday, June 5, 2026
Washington Square Park, Rochester NY
Food trucks gather at Washington Square Park every Friday in June — a lunchtime and early evening community gathering downtown. Four Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, 26.
19th Ward Square Fair and Parade: Neighborhood Celebration Returns June 6
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Aberdeen Square, 19th Ward, Rochester NY
The 19th Ward Community Association brings its annual square fair and parade back to Aberdeen Square on June 6 — one of Rochester's most civically active neighborhoods doing what it does best.
Tash Sultana at the Perinton Amphitheater — June 10, 2026
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Perinton Amphitheater, Fairport NY
Tash Sultana — the Australian multi-instrumentalist who builds entire sonic landscapes live on stage — brings their North American Tour to the Perinton Amphitheater. Genre-bending, completely singular
World Cup Comes to Rochester: Watch Party at East & Alexander, June 12
Friday, June 12, 2026
East Ave & Alexander St, Rochester NY
Rochester is getting its own World Cup moment this summer. Visit Rochester is hosting an official FIFA World Cup watch party at East Avenue and Alexander Street on June 12 — the same spot that's hoste
Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Temple Theater — June 13
Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Temple Theater, 50 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester NY
A classical string quartet performs iconic 90s hip-hop hits in an intimate candlelit setting at Temple Theater on June 13 — 60 minutes, recommended for ages 8 and up, and genuinely one of the more fun
Harborfest 2026: Four Days of Music, Food, and Lake Ontario at Charlotte Beach
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Ontario Beach Park, Charlotte, Rochester NY
Harborfest returns to Ontario Beach Park for four days of live music, food vendors, and community celebration along the Lake Ontario shore — one of Rochester's signature summer events.
World Cup Weekend at High Falls: Three Days at the Genesee Brewhouse
Friday, June 19, 2026
Genesee Brewhouse, High Falls, Rochester NY
The World Cup celebration continues at the Genesee Brewhouse in High Falls for a full three-day weekend, June 19–21. It's a natural pairing — craft beer, Rochester's most scenic neighborhood, and the
Rochester International Jazz Festival 2026: Nine Days, 300+ Shows, Gladys Knight
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Downtown Rochester NY (19 venues)
One of the world's great jazz festivals happens in our backyard every June — and most of it is free. The 23rd Rochester International Jazz Festival runs nine days across 19 downtown venues with 1,750+
moe. + Umphrey's McGee: moe.mentUM Tour at Perinton Amphitheater, June 19
Friday, June 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Perinton Amphitheater, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport NY
Two of the jam band world's most enduring acts are hitting the road together, and Rochester is on the map. moe. and Umphrey's McGee co-headline the moe.mentUM Tour at Perinton Amphitheater on June 19
Rochester Juneteenth Celebration and Parade Returns June 19-20
Friday, June 19, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Rochester NY
Rochester's annual Juneteenth celebration returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park for two days of community programming, a parade, music, food, and family activities. Falls during Jazz Fes
Father's Day Brunch Cruise on the Colonial Belle — June 21
Sunday, June 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Packetts Landing, 1 Packetts Landing, Fairport NY
Celebrate Father's Day on the Erie Canal aboard the Colonial Belle — a narrated brunch cruise departing Packetts Landing in Fairport and traveling to Pittsford and back. A scenic two-hour outing on th
Party in the Park 2026: Free Thursday Night Concerts at Dr. MLK Jr. Park in July
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Rochester NY
Party in the Park returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park for four Thursday evenings in July — one of Rochester's signature summer concert series. July 9, 16, 23, and 30.
Bands on the Bricks Returns: Free Friday Night Concerts at the Public Market, July–August
Friday, July 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
Free outdoor concerts return to the Rochester Public Market every Friday evening this summer — July 10 through August 14. Live music, food vendors, and open-air summer evenings in one of Rochester's m
Corn Hill Arts Festival Returns July 11–12 for Its 58th Year
Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Corn Hill neighborhood, Rochester NY
The Corn Hill Arts Festival turns 58 this year, and it's still one of the best summer weekends Rochester has to offer. The historic Corn Hill neighborhood opens up for two days of fine art, craft vend
Rochester Pride Fest and Parade Returns to Highland Park: July 18
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Highland Park, Rochester NY
Rochester's annual Pride Fest and Parade returns to Highland Park on July 18 — a citywide celebration of LGBTQ+ identity, inclusion, and belonging. Highland Park is a fitting home for this: one of Roc
Black Culture Festival Returns to Parcel 5: July 24-25
Friday, July 24, 2026
Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester NY
The Black Culture Festival returns to Parcel 5 for two days of music, art, food, and community — a celebration of Black culture that is foundational to Rochester's identity. One of the city's most imp
Gospel Jubilee at the Rochester Public Market — Free, July 26
Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
Regional and national gospel and inspirational music groups perform at the Rochester Public Market on July 26 — a free Sunday evening that turns the outdoor market into something genuinely moving.
JJ Grey & Mofro + The Wood Brothers at Perinton Amphitheater – August 1
Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Perinton Amphitheater, 1350 Turk Hill Road, Fairport NY
Two of Americana's most soulful acts share the Perinton Amphitheater stage on August 1. JJ Grey & Mofro bring their raw, swamp-drenched soul-rock from Florida, and The Wood Brothers match them with th
Puerto Rican Festival and Parade Returns to Downtown Rochester: August 1
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Parcel 5 and Downtown, Rochester NY
Rochester's annual Puerto Rican Festival and Parade returns on August 1 — celebrating one of the largest Puerto Rican communities in upstate New York with a parade through downtown and a festival at P
National Night Out 2026: Rochester Neighborhoods Come Together on August 4
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Multiple locations citywide, Rochester NY
National Night Out returns to Rochester neighborhoods on August 4 — block parties and community gatherings across the city. With Rochester's Q1 2026 gun violence decline, this year's event carries par
CARIFEST 2026: Rochester Caribbean Festival at Dr. MLK Jr. Park — August 8
Saturday, August 8, 2026
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park, Rochester NY
CARIFEST returns to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park on August 8 — Rochester's annual Caribbean festival celebrating the city's Caribbean community with live music, traditional food, dance, an
National Womens Hall of Fame 2026 Induction Ceremony
Thursday, September 24, 2026
George Eastman Museum, Rochester NY
The National Women's Hall of Fame brings its 2026 induction ceremony to the George Eastman Museum in Rochester on September 24. Rochester has deep roots in the women's rights movement, and hosting thi
Past Events (7)
Rochester River Run Returns: April 19 at Genesee Valley Park
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Genesee Valley Park, Rochester NY
The Rochester River Run returns to Genesee Valley Park on April 19 — one of the city's signature spring running traditions along the Genesee River. Whether you're racing or just out for a scenic run t
The Great NYS Flea Comes to the Public Market: April 19
Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Rochester Public Market, 280 N. Union St., Rochester NY
The Rochester Public Market gets a shot of extra energy on April 19 with the first Great New York State Flea of 2026 — a high-energy multi-vendor market layered on top of the regular Saturday market.
Free Substance Use Family Summit: April 18 at East High School
Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM
East High School, Rochester, NY
Monroe County and the City of Rochester are partnering to host a free Substance Use Family Summit on April 18 at East High School. The event runs from 11 AM to 4 PM and is open to any family or commun
Michael Carbonaro: Wonderboy Brings Magic and Comedy to Kodak Center, April 17
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Kodak Center, Rochester NY
Michael Carbonaro — the magician and hidden camera comedian behind truTV's The Carbonaro Effect — brings his Wonderboy live show to Kodak Center on April 17. If you've ever watched someone get genuine
A Conversation with RCSD Chief Eric Rosser — Rochester Beacon Live Event
Friday, April 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Zoom (online)
The Rochester Beacon sits down with RCSD Superintendent Eric Rosser as he approaches the end of his first year leading the district. It's a rare chance to hear directly from the person responsible for
Run Our River 5K Returns April 14 Along the Genesee
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Ford Street Bridge, Rochester NY
The Genesee River is one of Rochester's most underappreciated assets — and the Run Our River series is one of the better reasons to get down to the water. The April 14 5K runs along the river corridor
Eastman Opera: Die Fledermaus Meets Studio 54 (April 9–12)
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Rochester NY
Eastman Opera Theatre is closing their season with something genuinely unexpected: a disco-era reimagining of Johann Strauss II's *Die Fledermaus* at Kodak Hall. If you've been curious about Eastman p
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