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Ben Folds & A Piano Tour | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

Ben Folds will be coming to the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN on Wednesday, May 7. Tickets start at $42.00 plus applicable fees and are on sale Friday, March 7 at 10am. Presented by Pepper Entertainment and The Current About Ben Folds Ben Folds is widely regarded as one...

$48 – $108

LIVE MUSIC – Tenth Avenue North: The Invited Tour | Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center Rochester

Since their acclaimed national debut album, Over and Underneath, Tenth Avenue North’s career has been built one hit song at a time thanks to radio and streaming favorites like “Love is Here,” “By Your Side,” “Worn,” “I Have This Hope,” and “Control (Somehow You Want Me).” In four independent albums,...

$30 – $80

Paramount Goes Dark – Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Broadway | Frank W. Bridges Theatre

Frank W. Bridges Theatre, Riverland Community College 1900 8th Avenue Northwest, Austin, United States

100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments of Broadway featuring actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, and Jesus Christ Superstar. Backed by Neil Berg and a small combo, three amazing Broadway performers light up the stage with songs from the hit...

$30

Rochester Pride 2025 | Soldiers Field Park

Soldiers Field Park 300 7th St SW, Rochester, United States

Celebrate Rochester's LGBTQIA+ community at this family friendly event that features a variety of local vendors, food and entertainment!

Free

LIVE MUSIC – The Vintage Tones of Spielzeiten Und Pausen | American Legion Post 92

American Legion Post #92 915 21st Ave SE, Rochester, United States

The Vintage Tones of Spielzeiten Und Pausen perform 50s-60s-70s favorites and deep tracks featuring songs of The Beatles, Everlys, Orbison, Moody Blues, ELO, CCR, EmmyLou Harris, Classic Country, and Rockabilly. Come join us for a great evening of dinner, drinks, dancing to live music. American Legion Post 92 Rochester MN...

Milonga – An Argentine Tango Social Dance | Bluemoon Ballroom

Blue Moon Ballroom U.S. 14, Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Milonga - An Argentine Tango Social Sat, May 17 State of the art sound system Fantastic dance floor! Night club ambiance​ Tango Lesson 7:30pm For All Levels No Experience Needed! We’ll start with the basics and gradually progress to more advanced steps. After the lesson, enjoy a fun social dance...

$10 – $15

LIVE MUSIC – Smooth Summer Nights | Sargent’s North

Sargent's North - 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901, Rochester

Smooth Summer Nights is an event designed to bring our community together to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music and celebrate the beauty and splendor of a garden in bloom! Summer is short. Let’s get out and enjoy it! Join us every 2nd Tuesday in June, July,...

LIVE MUSIC – Resounding Voices | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Resounding Voices is a community chorus that brings people with dementia, care partners and volunteer singers together. We use group singing as a tool to help those living with dementia and the people caring for them find purpose, connection, support and joy. Our carefully designed rehearsals create a caring, judgement-free...

LIVE MUSIC – Salsa del Soul | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Salsa del Soul is a Twin Cities-based, nine-piece orchestra performing various styles of dance music from the Spanish-speaking regions of the Caribbean. Salsa del Soul was formed with the purpose to provide great dance music for Twin Cities Salsa fans. The musicians of Salsa del Soul represent some of the...

LIVE MUSIC – Soul Train’s LaSonya Natividad | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

The Soul Train is a premier soul and funk band hailing from Rochester Minnesota. The Soul Trail was established in 2020 by founding members LaSonya Natividad and Rocky Schultz. This outstanding band is sure to make you move and groove while covering 7 decades of soul’s favorites with a dabble...

LIVE MUSIC – Swing Street | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Swing Street is a 17-piece jazz band based in southeast Minnesota with a repertoire including hits from Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Arturo Sandoval, Gordon Goodwin, and many more!

LIVE MUSIC – The Gopher Tones | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

The Gopher Tones are a South Eastern Minnesota blues rock band that coalesce behind the dynamic vocals of Craig Tangen, seasoned Detroit keyboardist Mick Zampogna, and the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame guitar stylings of Tom Kochie. Rounding out the rhythm section are groovemasters Brian Engan on drums and Tim Scribner on...

LIVE MUSIC – fABBAulous | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night of ABBA Magic at Rochesterfest! Indulge in the mesmerizing melodies, infectious energy, and iconic hits that made ABBA a global sensation. Join us for a concert experience like no other as fABBAulous takes the stage, delivering pitch-perfect renditions of all your favorite ABBA classics.

LIVE MUSIC – The Jae Havoc Band | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Jae Havoc (aka Joe McShan) is a Rochester, MN-based emcee and producer known for his sharp lyricism, dynamic storytelling, and genre-blending sound. Rooted in hip-hop but influenced by everything from punk rock and jazz to soul and metal, his music defies expectations while staying true to his raw, honest approach....

LIVE MUSIC – Honky Tonk Happy Hour | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Honky Tonk Happy Hour! Get your boots on and we’ll go honky tonkin’ round this town. This toe-tapping country dance band is coming to you… get ready to dance the night away. Featuring classics from Emmy Lou Harris to Waylon Jennings to Merle Haggard. YeeHaw!

LIVE MUSIC – High 48’s Bluegrass Band | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

The award winning, High 48s Bluegrass Band, is teaming up with Becky Schlegel, combining their high-energy modern bluegrass sound with Schlegel’s soulful singing and her sophisticated take on three-chords-and-the-truth country songwriting. Music at its finest.  Bluegrass meet Country meets Americana.

LIVE MUSIC – Amanda Grace | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Amanda is a Minnesota native and has released music drifting between folk, alt- pop/rock and Americana. With roots as a pianist, her writing is thematically varied with an emphasis on melody; with ballads wrapped in warm vocals. In 2016 she received a Front Of The Line Pass from The Voice...

LIVE MUSIC – Uptown Jazz | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Uptown Jazz, is southeast Minnesota's premier little big band. Our band features six horns, a full rhythm section and two vocalists bringing you the most popular songs from many jazz eras. From the crooning sounds of Frank Sinatra and Michael Buble, to the swinging jazz styles of Ella Fitzgerald and...

LIVE MUSIC – Rockin Hep Cats | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

The Rockin' Hep Cats are an authentic tribute band that specializes in the American roots music of R&B, Rockabilly, and Country & Western. Step back in time to the mid to late 1950's and discover the history of what a Rock N Roll Concert was like! From Elvis Presley to...

LIVE MUSIC – Night Moves | Historic Chateau

Chateau Theatre 15 1st. St. SW, Rochester, United States

Treedome Presents: Night Moves at the Historic Chateau Theatre with support from Porch Light and Muun Bato Friday, June 27, 6:00pm Doors // 7:00pm Show $25 adv. // $35 dos // All Ages NIGHT MOVES: Minneaplis psych rock mainstays, Night Moves, bring their new album to us ahead of their...

$25 – $35

LIVE MUSIC – Sister Luv | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Sister Luv is more than just a musical ensemble; it is a vibrant tapestry woven from the talents and passions of three generations, creating an unforgettable entertainment experience. With a diverse repertoire that spans decades—from the captivating melodies of the 1920s to the infectious pop hits of the 1980s, and...

LIVE MUSIC – Incognito | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Prepare to be dazzled by the incredible sounds of Incognito, as they take the stage for a night of unforgettable music and entertainment! Get ready to immerse yourself in a sonic experience like no other, as Incognito brings their unique blend of genres, captivating rhythms, and soulful melodies to the...

LIVE MUSIC – Push & Turn | Rochesterfest

Soldiers Memorial Field Track 244 Soldiers Field Dr. SW, Rochester

Push & Turn is an energetic Reggae Fusion band from Rochester, MN that continues to explore new harmonies, melodies, and uplifting lyrics while adding funk, blues, and jam feels to their Reggae music.

LIVE MUSIC – Smooth Summer Nights | Sargent’s North

Sargent's North - 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901 7955 18th Ave NW Rochester, MN 55901, Rochester

Smooth Summer Nights is an event designed to bring our community together to enjoy an evening of food, drinks, and live music and celebrate the beauty and splendor of a garden in bloom! Summer is short. Let’s get out and enjoy it! Join us every 2nd Tuesday in June, July,...

LIVE MUSIC – Riverside Music Series | Mayo Park

Mayo Park 40 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, United States

30+ years running! Featuring must-see national acts and standout local opening artists, these free, un-ticketed outdoor music events are held on five consecutive Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester, Minnesota along the Zumbro River. Stellar music, gorgeous green space, plus local food vendors and giveaways. These shows are for everyone, and...

Free