Live Music. Big Names. No Tickets.

Free, un-ticketed concerts turn public space into shared space, filled with music, food, and connection. It’s one of Rochester’s favorite summer traditions.

Schedule

6:00 p.m. | Get ready!

Come early to grab dinner and settle in. Food trucks start serving at 6:00 p.m., and the music starts at 7:00. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.

7:00 p.m. | Desdamona and The Orange Goodness

Hip-hop meets indie funk in this powerhouse double bill. Desdamona is one of Minnesota’s most influential spoken word artists and emcees. The Orange Goodness blends raw energy, tight rhythms, and indie-pop color for a sound that's all their own.

8:00 p.m. | Tone Loc

With hits like “Wild Thing” and “Funky Cold Medina,” Tone Loc became a trailblazer in the golden age of hip-hop. His gravelly voice and party-starting energy made him an MTV mainstay in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s. Still touring and electrifying crowds, he brings the boom to Riverside with a set full of classics and charisma.

Learn more about Tone Loc here.

All ages. All welcome.

All Riverside shows are free, all-ages, and accessible. CART (real-time captions) are available every week, and staff are on site to help with wayfinding, questions, and guest support.

For full details, visit our Accessibility page.

More about Riverside here.