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Rochester Public Music brings people together through concerts, cultural programs, and music education. Our events are free and public by design.

We turn parks into concert venues, bring artists into classrooms, and share music across neighborhoods. Our work is rooted in shared experience, local connection, and the belief that music belongs to everyone.

Music with Purpose.

Rochester Public Music is a department of the City of Rochester.

Our Programs

  • FORWARD Park Concerts: Free summer concerts in Rochester parks. Local bands, local food, and space for everyone to gather.
  • Riverside Music Series: Live music. Big names. No tickets. Large-scale concerts featuring chart-topping acts and rising stars.
  • Sound School: In-school residencies where students explore rhythm, movement, and musical identity — from hip hop and taiko drumming to close-harmony singing.
  • Passport Sessions: Free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown, celebrating culture and connection through sound.

Riverside Music Series - Week 3

Live Music. Big Names. No Tickets.

The Riverside Music Series brings free, un-ticketed concerts to Rochester every Sunday in the summer. Come enjoy national headliners, local favorites, and one of the city’s best summer traditions.

Schedule

6:00 p.m. | Food & Fun

Food trucks open at 6:00 p.m. Come early, grab dinner, and claim your spot. Lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers are welcome.

7:00 p.m. | Opening Act TBA

8:00 p.m. | Headliner TBA

All ages. All welcome.

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

Accessibility details: click here.

More about Riverside here.

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