News, Event Updates & Alerts

Our priority is to create safe, accessible, and enjoyable events for everyone.

This page is your go-to source for real-time updates about Rochester Public Music events. We’ll post information here related to:

  • Weather delays or cancellations
  • Artist or program changes
  • Location or accessibility updates
  • Day-of details that may affect your experience

Please check this page the day of any outdoor event, especially during heat advisories, storms, or air quality concerns.

We aim to post updates by noon on the day of an event, but weather conditions can change quickly. Always check before you head to the park.

We’ll also post urgent updates on:
Instagram: @rochesterpublicmusic
Facebook: Rochester Public Music

If you have questions about accessibility or need an accommodation, please visit our Accessibility Information page.


Season Wrap Up

That’s a wrap on summer 2025! Thank you for joining us for another fantastic season of live music in the park. We’re grateful to our artists, partners, and everyone who came out to make these events special.

Stay tuned for updates on our year-round programs, and we’ll see you back in the parks next summer!

Last updated: August 28, 2025


 

Frequently Asked Questions: Event Safety

We cancel concerts when conditions make it unsafe for audiences, staff, or performers.

For outdoor events, that typically means sustained winds over 30 MPH, lightning nearby, severe storms (like hail or torrential rain), extreme heat, or poor air quality.

We work closely with the National Weather Service to make these decisions.

Yes. You can sign up for email and text updates here.

After creating an account, you can choose what types of updates you’d like and how you’d like to receive them.

Yes. Urgent updates are shared on our Instagram and Facebook pages. For direct notifications, you can also sign up for email or text alerts.

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201 4th Street SE
Rochester, MN 55904

PHONE: 507-328-2311
FAX: 507-328-2901

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