Gateways Music Festival Returns to Rochester — Four Days Celebrating Black Artistry in Classical Music, October 9–12
Friday, October 9, 2026 at Various times Oct 9–12
Hatch Recital Hall and Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY
Cost: Ticketed; some free events
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Gateways Music Festival is back — and this fall, it lands in Rochester for four days of music, conversation, and celebration. Running October 9–12 at the Eastman School of Music, the 2026 Fall Festival brings together professional classical musicians of African descent for performances that span gospel, spirituals, chamber music, and original compositions. It's the kind of programming that makes you proud your city is on the map.
Details
Date: Friday, October 9 through Monday, October 12, 2026 Time: Various — opening gala Friday at 7:30 PM; events through Sunday evening Location: Hatch Recital Hall and Kilbourn Hall, Eastman School of Music, 26 Gibbs St., Rochester, NY Cost: Ticketed; family and free events included
How to Join
Visit gatewaysmusicfestival.org for the full schedule and to get tickets for individual performances including Shana Tucker: ChamberSoul (Saturday Oct. 10, Kilbourn Hall) and a free family concert on Black composers (Sunday Oct. 11).
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