Rochester Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Rochester, NY, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 12, 2026
Events take place across Rochester throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 516 Upcoming Events
- 10 Events This Weekend
- 19 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 516
- sports 103
- concerts 69
- broadway 169
- Live Shows 218
- comedy 129
- family 20
- This Weekend 10
- festivals 1
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Rochester events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Rochester Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Rochester
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 515
- Nov 12, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — OTHER: A Drag Queen Christmas at Kodak Center Theater,
200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $32, Avg. price ~ $108, Tickets Available: 442. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:05 PM Fri — AHL, Best Value: Rochester Americans vs. Laval Rocket at Blue Cross Arena • 11200 seats, One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $58, Tickets Available: 3088. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES, High Demand: Rick Braun Plays Chuck Mangione at Kodak Center Theater, 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $37, Avg. price ~ $107, Tickets Available: 519. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Phil Hanley at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $117, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 11:00 AM Sat — MUSEUM / EXHIBIT, Weekend Event: World Oddities Expo at Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Available: 37. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 5:05 PM Sat — AHL, Best Value, Weekend Event: Rochester Americans vs. Laval Rocket at Blue Cross Arena • 11200 seats, One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614, US. From $22, Avg. price ~ $59, Tickets Available: 2410. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Phil Hanley at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $117, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — CLASSICAL, Weekend Event: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Mozart & Bartok at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $75, Tickets Available: 109. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Bad Sneakers - Steely Dan Tribute at The Theater At Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $71, Avg. price ~ $86, 16 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 9:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event, Pay Later Available: Phil Hanley at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $102, Avg. price ~ $117, 6 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 15, 2026, 11:00 AM Sun — MUSEUM / EXHIBIT, Weekend Event: World Oddities Expo at Rochester Riverside Convention Center, 123 E. Main St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $60, Tickets Available: 37. Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 6:00 PM Tue — COUNTRY / FOLK: The Bones of J.R. Jones at Photo City Music Hall, 543 Atlantic Ave. #2, Rochester, NY 14609, US. From $34, Avg. price ~ $39, 10 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — ALTERNATIVE, High Demand: The Menzingers at Anthology - Rochester, 336 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $279, 22 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 8:00 PM Thu — COMEDY, High Demand: Gary Owen at Kodak Center Theater, 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $51, Avg. price ~ $118, Tickets Available: 1435. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Jessica Lynn's A Very Merry Classic Christmas at The Theater At Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $73, Avg. price ~ $86, 20 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CLASSICAL: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: All-American John Williams at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $47, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 122. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Jim Breuer at Kodak Center Theater, 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $54, Avg. price ~ $111, Tickets Available: 1011. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Blackfriars Punchbowl: Comedy on the ROCs at Blackfriars Theatre, 795 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $31, Avg. price ~ $35, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — POP / ROCK, High Demand, Weekend Event: Goose - The Band at Blue Cross Arena • 11200 seats, One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614, US. From $65, Avg. price ~ $354, Tickets Available: 94. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Sat — Concert, Weekend Event: Carpenters Legacy at The Theater At Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $77, Avg. price ~ $93, 18 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Rochester Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Rochester events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
A Drag Queen Christmas
200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
Upcoming Events: 37
Nov 12, 2026 7:30 PM
Rochester Americans
One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
Upcoming Events: 52
Nov 13, 2026 7:05 PM
Rick Braun
200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
Upcoming Events: 6
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Phil Hanley
50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610
Upcoming Events: 34
Nov 13, 2026 9:00 PM
World Oddities Expo
123 E. Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 8
Nov 14, 2026 11:00 AM
Bad Sneakers - Steely Dan Tribute
131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 39
Nov 14, 2026 7:30 PM
The Bones of J.R. Jones
543 Atlantic Ave. #2, Rochester, NY 14609
Upcoming Events: 9
Nov 17, 2026 6:00 PM
The Menzingers
336 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 16
Nov 17, 2026 7:00 PM
Gary Owen
200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
Upcoming Events: 66
Nov 19, 2026 8:00 PM
Jessica Lynn's A Very Merry Classic Christmas
131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 20, 2026 7:00 PM
Jim Breuer
200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 20, 2026 8:00 PM
Blackfriars Punchbowl
795 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14605
Upcoming Events: 1
Nov 21, 2026 7:00 PM
Carpenters Legacy
131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604
Upcoming Events: 153
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
Goose - The Band
One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 21, 2026 7:30 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Rochester. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Rochester right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Rochester rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Rochester?
Yeah — Rochester doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Rochester?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Rochester, NY. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Rochester and nearby areas
About American Arenas®
American Arenas® is a live-events platform that connects event schedules, venues, and ticket options through trusted marketplace partners. Listings are updated regularly as new events and dates are confirmed, helping users discover what’s happening and explore available ticket options across concerts, sports, shows, and more.