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.
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. | John Forrest and The Model Citizens
This Minnesota-based alt-rock group blends tight musicianship with storytelling lyrics and a flair for theatrical rock. With a sound that bridges alternative and indie traditions, this dynamic group is quickly gaining fans across the region.
More about John Forrest & The Model Citizens here.
8:00 p.m. | Hoobastank
Platinum-selling rock band Hoobastank broke out in the early 2000s with hits like “Crawling in the Dark,” “Running Away,” and the power ballad “The Reason.” Their melodic alt-rock and arena-ready energy have earned them fans around the globe. They’ll close out the 2025 Riverside season with a set of anthems and throwback thrills.
More about Hoobastank here.
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.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html: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.
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. | John Forrest and The Model Citizens
This Minnesota-based alt-rock group blends tight musicianship with storytelling lyrics and a flair for theatrical rock. With a sound that bridges alternative and indie traditions, this dynamic group is quickly gaining fans across the region.
More about John Forrest & The Model Citizens here.
8:00 p.m. | Hoobastank
Platinum-selling rock band Hoobastank broke out in the early 2000s with hits like “Crawling in the Dark,” “Running Away,” and the power ballad “The Reason.” Their melodic alt-rock and arena-ready energy have earned them fans around the globe. They’ll close out the 2025 Riverside season with a set of anthems and throwback thrills.
More about Hoobastank here.
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.
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Drive SE Rochester\, Minnesota 55904 CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR