Rochester MN Guide to Live Music in JULY
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To use this guide, click a button below to be taken to a list of events for the corresponding months. At any time, click “BACK TO TOP” to be brought back to the top of the list!
A SUMMER FULL OF LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy a summer full of live outdoor music! Here’s what’s on the schedule.
The Riverside Music Series returns to Mayo Park in July and August with five free Sunday evening concerts. Live music. Big names. No tickets.
FORWARD Park Concerts bring free live music to neighborhood parks across Rochester. Each event features local and regional artists, The Art Stop, the Rochester Public Library Bookmobile, and a relaxed summer evening in the park.
Passport Sessions is a summer music series that brings people together through music and cultural exchange. Featured artists showcase musical traditions rooted in their identities, histories, and communities. Audiences can experience diverse sounds, featuring everything from hand-drummed rhythms and string music to vocal traditions preserved across generations.
JULY 1 - 5, 2026
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JULY 6 - 12, 2026
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