Rochester Local

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 – forWARD Park Concerts | Dr. Rev. MLK Jr. Park

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 1738 E Center St, Rochester, MN, United States

The free, Wednesday evening FORWARD Park Concerts highlight local bands and regional headliners. Concerts are held in six different walkable, pet friendly, and bike trail connected parks - one in each City ward. Come for local food trucks, plus family-friendly fun with Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, and interactive games with Rochester Parks...

LIVE MUSIC – forWARD Park Concerts | Cascade Lake Park

Cascade Lake Park Rochester, MN, United States

The free, Wednesday evening FORWARD Park Concerts highlight local bands and regional headliners. Concerts are held in six different walkable, pet friendly, and bike trail connected parks - one in each City ward. Come for local food trucks, plus family-friendly fun with Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, and interactive games with Rochester Parks...

LIVE MUSIC – forWARD Park Concerts | Allendale Park

Allendale Park 1895 Allendale Park Lane Northwest, Rochester, MN, United States

The free, Wednesday evening FORWARD Park Concerts highlight local bands and regional headliners. Concerts are held in six different walkable, pet friendly, and bike trail connected parks - one in each City ward. Come for local food trucks, plus family-friendly fun with Rochester Public Library's Bookmobile, and interactive games with Rochester Parks...

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 – 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 – 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

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

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