The holidays are a time when arts and music shine. Enjoy traditional performances and unique artistic experiences. We regularly update this guide so please check back often!
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NOVEMBER 10 — DECEMBER 31
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
November 11 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
Christmas & Holiday Art Reception | Gallery 24
November 13 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Enjoy an evening viewing holiday art at Gallery 24. There will be artist talks, food, drinks, and fu...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
November 18 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
November 25 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
LIVE MUSIC – Bandsgiving: The Last Waltz | Pop’s Art Theater
November 26 @ 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Pop’s Art Theater is proud to present our newest Thanksgiving tradition, BANDSGIVING! Come celebra...
Record Store Day Black Friday | Treedome
November 28 @ 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Support your local downtown record store, Treedome! We’re opening bright and early at 9:00AM w...
S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s on 2nd
November 28 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sargent’s is providing complimentary S’mores and Hot Chocolate for you to enjoy around our bonfi...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
November 28 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s on 2nd
November 29 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sargent’s is providing complimentary S’mores and Hot Chocolate for you to enjoy around our bonfi...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
November 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
November 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
Opening Night – Disney’s Frozen | Rochester Civic Theatre
November 29 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Music and Lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, Book by Jennifer Lee For the first time...
S’mores & Santa | Sargent’s on 2nd
November 30 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sargent’s is providing complimentary S’mores and Hot Chocolate for you to enjoy around our bonfi...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
November 30 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Male Chorus’ Annual Christmas Concert | Bethel Lutheran Church
December 1 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
The Rochester Male Chorus will host our 94th annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 1st at 1:3...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
December 2 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
Hundreds of Beavers Movie | Pop’s Art Theater
December 3 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Wisconsin-made cult sensation HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is coming back to Pop’s to celebrate a very ...
Hundreds of Beavers Movie | Pop’s Art Theater
December 4 @ 8:00 am - 11:30 pm
Wisconsin-made cult sensation HUNDREDS OF BEAVERS is coming back to Pop’s to celebrate a very ...
Winter Luminary Ceramic Tree | 125 LIVE
December 4 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Create a magical, glowing winter decoration in this ceramic luminary tree class. Using hand-building...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 4 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 4 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
The Wonder of the Nativity | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
December 5 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come enjoy a live nativity, over 150 nativities from around the world, live musical performances, an...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 5 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 5 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
Nature Art Show and Sale | Quarry Hill Nature Center
December 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eight artists inspired by nature. Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 am – 4 pm & Sunday, Decemb...
Snowy Penguin Kids Class | Art Heads Emporium
December 6 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a kids paint class! This paint class is great for ages 5+. We have stencils pre drawn to...
Holiday Paper Quilling and Pints | South By SouthEast Brewing
December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Please email Emily at applenscustomart@gmail.com to reserve your spot. Limited to 10 participants. J...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 6 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
The Wonder of the Nativity | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
December 6 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come enjoy a live nativity, over 150 nativities from around the world, live musical performances, an...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
December 6 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
LIVE MUSIC – Voices of Advent | Zumbro Lutheran Church
December 6 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Directed by Zumbro’s Director of Worship Arts Dr. Matt Gender, this program will be a symphony...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
Breakfast with Santa | North Stone Kitchen
December 7 @ 10:30 am - 2:00 pm
Breakfast with Santa at North Stone Kitchen Celebrate the season with an elevated holiday brunch exp...
Nature Art Show and Sale | Quarry Hill Nature Center
December 7 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Eight artists inspired by nature. Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 9 am – 4 pm & Sunday, Decemb...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 7 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
December 7 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
LIVE MUSIC – Beer & Hymns | LTS Brewing Company
December 7 @ 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
We’ll spend the evening enjoying old and new songs with a beverage in hand – let’s...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas in England Concert | Peace United Church of Christ
December 8 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Our winter concert “Christmas in England” includes folk songs, carols, and hymns from th...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
December 9 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
LIVE MUSIC – Zumbro Valley Chorus Presents Harmony for the Holidays | 125 LIVE
December 9 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come and relax with some beautiful 4-part a cappella harmony. Both traditional and contemporary ho...
LIVE MUSIC – The Midnight Hounds & Friendsgiving & Open Mic | The Douglas Saloon
December 10 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Xmas jam with the Midnight Hounds.
LIVE MUSIC – Jim Brickman: The Gift of Christmas | Mayo Civic Center
December 10 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of solo piano with his pop-style instrumentals and star st...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas with We The Kingdom | Autumn Ridge Church
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Complete info HERE Celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with WeThe Kingdom this December! Elevate...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
MnTC Christmas Concert | Christ Community Church
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join the Mn Adult & Teen Challenge for a Christmas Concert celebration! Hear clients share stori...
LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Community Band Presents “A Winter’s Journey” | Byron High School
December 11 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Come join the Band for a delightful evening of music. The concert is performed by music lovers fro...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Mayo Civic Center
December 12 @ 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Holiday Craft & Gift Show – Rochester, MN! December 12–14, 2025 Mayo Civic Center – ...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas at Assisi | Lourdes Chapel At Assisi Heights
December 12 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Step into the warmth and wonder of the season! Featuring beloved carols, evocative contemporary work...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 12 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Mayo Civic Center
December 13 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holiday Craft & Gift Show – Rochester, MN! December 12–14, 2025 Mayo Civic Center – ...
LIVE MUSIC – Holiday Showcase | Century High School
December 13 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
SEMYO invites you to Holiday Showcase on Saturday, December 13 at noon in the Century High School au...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
December 13 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
Painting Class | Twigs Tavern and Grille
December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come give it a try! You can do it as long as you believe it! It’s EASY with the guidance of ou...
Candle Making Session | Art Heads Emporium
December 13 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a Candle Session in the Historic District of Downtown Rochester. During this session, La...
LIVE MUSIC – The New Standards Holiday Show | Historic Chateau Theatre
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Tickets: $40 GA advance; $50 GA day of show; $60 premium reserved seating; $300 reserved table of 4 ...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
3rd Annual Sugarplum Shindig | Thesis Beer Project
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
It’s time for the 3rd Annual Sugarplum Shindig – A Holiday Music Showcase & Benefit! On ...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas at Assisi | Lourdes Chapel At Assisi Heights
December 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Step into the warmth and wonder of the season! Featuring beloved carols, evocative contemporary work...
Christmas in Connecticut: The Musical | Once & Future Classics
December 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Tickets available: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-in-connecticut-a-musical-tickets-196568046...
LIVE MUSIC – Ag Days Mic Drop Madness Karoake Night | Bluff Brothers Brewing
December 13 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Join us as we continue the Christmas On Broadway festivities at Bluff Brothers for a fun night of ka...
Holiday Craft & Gift Show | Mayo Civic Center
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Holiday Craft & Gift Show – Rochester, MN! December 12–14, 2025 Mayo Civic Center – ...
Holiday Ornament Painting | Art Heads Emporium
December 14 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join us for a new holiday paint session in Downtown Rochester! We’ll guide you step by step as you...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas Concert | Bethel Lutheran Church
December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
95th Annual Christmas Concert. Special Guest: Classic Brass
Children’s Christmas Pageant | Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
December 14 @ 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
“The Working Angel’s Guide to Christmas” by Laura H. Nettles! ✨ Our Sunday Bible Adventu...
Little Women: The Musical | Rochester Repertory Theatre
December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Performing Nov 28-29, Dec 4-7 and 11-14, 2025Music by Jason Howland; Lyrics by Mindi Dickstein; Base...
LIVE MUSIC – Becky Schlegel & The High 48s Bluegrass Band | Zumbrota State Theatre
December 14 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Becky Schlegel & The High 48s Bluegrass Band are teaming up for Christmas! Together, they are he...
LIVE MUSIC – Christmas at Assisi | Lourdes Chapel At Assisi Heights
December 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Step into the warmth and wonder of the season! Featuring beloved carols, evocative contemporary work...
“A Mayowood Tradition: A 1951 Christmas Party” Historic Specialty Tour | Mayowood
December 14 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join the History Center of Olmsted County at Mayowood for a costumed interpretation of a Mayowood Ch...
LIVE MUSIC – JAZZ JAM XMAS edition with The D’Sievers | Forager Brewery
December 14 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come join The D’Sievers quartet and sit in to sing or play a few jazz standards for the Xmas editi...
LIVE MUSIC – The Travis Anderson Trio: A Charlie Brown Christmas | Mayo Civic Center
December 15 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
LIVE MUSIC – Holiday Sing Along | Calvary Evangelical Free Church
December 16 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join Resounding Voices and get into the Christmas spirit with our annual Holiday Sing Along. Sing po...
Jingle All The Way
December 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Come enjoy a night of making holiday-themed crafts, eating a special treat, singing, moving, and get...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
December 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
LIVE MUSIC – “Wrap it Up” – Tonic Sol-fa’s Final Holiday Tour | Mayo Civic Center
December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tonic Sol-fa’s final holiday tour, closing the book on a legendary run with one last, unforgettabl...
LIVE MUSIC – A Swingin’ Christmas with the Harry Scott Jazz Orchestra | Historic Chateau Theatre
December 18 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A Swingin’ Christmas with the Harry Scott Jazz Orchestra brings an original, stylish celebration o...
LIVE MUSIC – Holiday Lunch & Celebration | 125 LIVE
December 19 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
12 – 2 pm: Music from Uptown Jazz 12:30 pm: Lunch served Join us for a joyful holiday gatherin...
Ornament Making | Little Thesis Brewing
December 19 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come out and enjoy some holiday cheer! Make your very own ornament to hang from the tree. More detai...
Ugly Christmas Sweater TEEN Karaoke Night | St. James Coffee
December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Do you have Teenagers that loves to sing, or just listen to music?? Join us for our Christmas themed...
LIVE MUSIC – Tuba Christmas: presented by The Landing | Christ United Methodist Church
December 20 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Tis’ the season… for tubas! Join us for a free holiday concert featuring tuba players from acros...
LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Symphony Presents: Sounds of the Season | Mayo Civic Center
December 20 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Light up your holiday at Sounds of the Season 2025. The Rochester Symphony chorale joins the orchest...
Winter Solstice Paint Class | Art Heads Emporium
December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us in the Historic Heart of Downtown Rochester for this new cozy Winter Solstice Painting. All ...
LIVE MUSIC – Rosie Daze Band | Mantorville Opera House
December 20 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a special rain date make-up show for Music in Mantorville, featuring the Rosie Daze Band...
LIVE MUSIC – The Honeydogs and Six Mile Grove
December 20 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Legendary Minnesota rockers The Honeydogs take the Historic Chateau stage in support of their recent...
LIVE MUSIC – Holiday Dance Band | Bluemoon Ballroom
December 20 @ 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Sat, Dec 20 Holiday Dance Band “The D’Sievers” Swing, Jazz, Holiday Music 7:30pm D...
LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Symphony Presents: Sounds of the Season | Mayo Civic Center
December 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Light up your holiday at Sounds of the Season 2025. The Rochester Symphony chorale joins the orchest...
LIVE MUSIC – Rochester Symphony Presents: Sounds of the Season | Mayo Civic Center
December 20 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Light up your holiday at Sounds of the Season 2025. The Rochester Symphony chorale joins the orchest...
Holiday Photos | Forager Brewery
December 21 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Strike a pose and capture the memories (and the holiday spirit) courtesy of the talented Clomotion P...
LIVE MUSIC – “Making Spirits Bright” Holiday Concert – Bethel Lutheran Church
December 21 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with a cherished holiday tradition! Join the Rochester...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
December 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
Harmony for the Holidays: Hosted by Zumbro Valley Chorus | Trinity Lutheran Church
December 30 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Please join Zumbro Valley Chorus for Tuesday evening rehearsals in October and November and then hel...
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