Rochester Events December 2026

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway performances, and live events across Rochester, NY.

Updated: November 14, 2026

Explore upcoming events in Rochester in December 2026, including concerts, sports events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across the city and nearby areas. Browse events by date, venue, category, and neighborhood throughout the month.

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Dec 01, 2026, 7:30 PM Tue — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Sound of Music at West Herr Auditorium Theatre • 2464 seats, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $57, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $114, Tickets Available: 704. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623, US. From $67, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $288, Tickets Available: 49. Select Seats

Dec 02, 2026, 7:30 PM Wed — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Sound of Music at West Herr Auditorium Theatre • 2464 seats, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $57, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $120, Tickets Available: 935. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — COMEDY, Best Value: Winston Hodges at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $40, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $46, 29 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — LECTURE: Professor Brian Cox at Kodak Center Theater, 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $71, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $130, Tickets Available: 1625. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Sound of Music at West Herr Auditorium Theatre • 2464 seats, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $57, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $119, Tickets Available: 621. Select Seats

Dec 03, 2026, 7:30 PM Thu — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623, US. From $67, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $264, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Chris Distefano at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $77, 27 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Best Value: Tony Scar at Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles Room, Rochester, NY, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $45, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — FESTIVAL / TOUR, Best Value: Groovefest at Water Street Music Hall • 1000 seats, 204 North Water Street, Rochester, NY 14609, US. From $38, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $47, 12 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: Christmas with C.S. Lewis at The Theater At Innovation Square, 131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $56, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $67, 24 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623, US. From $67, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $177, Tickets Available: 102. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Chris Thile & Aoife O'donovan at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, 26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604, US. From $101, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $191, Tickets Available: 83. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand: The Sound of Music at West Herr Auditorium Theatre • 2464 seats, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $124, Tickets Available: 1172. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — HOLIDAY: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Kodak Center Theater, 200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615, US. From $60, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $124, Tickets Available: 1310. Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, Best Value: Tony Scar at Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles Room, Rochester, NY, US. From $39, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $45, 25 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Chris Distefano at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $84, Tickets Available: 42. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center, 3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623, US. From $67, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $284, 19 tickets remaining! Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — MUSICAL / PLAY, High Demand, Weekend Event: The Sound of Music at West Herr Auditorium Theatre • 2464 seats, 875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605, US. From $65, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $117, Tickets Available: 451. Select Seats

Dec 05, 2026, 4:30 PM Sat — COMEDY, Weekend Event: Chris Distefano at Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, 50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610, US. From $66, Avg Ticket Price: ~ $84, Tickets Available: 52. Select Seats

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December 2026 features concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Rochester and nearby NY areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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The Sound Of Music

875 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605

Event Dates 362

Dec 01, 2026 7:30 PM

Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas

3450 Winton Place, Rochester, NY 14623

Event Dates 17

Dec 02, 2026 7:30 PM

Winston Hodges

50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

Event Dates 35

Dec 03, 2026 7:00 PM

Professor Brian Cox

200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615

Event Dates 48

Dec 03, 2026 7:30 PM

Groovefest

204 North Water Street, Rochester, NY 14609

Event Dates 1

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Tony Scar

Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles Room, Rochester, NY

Event Dates 6

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Chris Distefano

50 Carlson Rd, Rochester, NY 14610

Event Dates 51

Dec 04, 2026 7:00 PM

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615

Event Dates 61

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Chris Thile

26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Event Dates 8

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Christmas with C.S. Lewis

131 Chestnut St, Rochester, NY 14604

Event Dates 8

Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM

Rochester Americans

One War Memorial Square, Rochester, NY 14614

Event Dates 51

Dec 05, 2026 5:05 PM

Sophie B. Hawkins

204 North Water Street, Rochester, NY 14609

Event Dates 1

Dec 05, 2026 7:00 PM

Aristo Sham

26 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY 14604

Event Dates 1

Dec 08, 2026 7:30 PM

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615

Event Dates 56

Dec 09, 2026 7:30 PM

Blippi Live

200 West Ridge Road, Rochester, NY 14615

Event Dates 13

Dec 10, 2026 6:00 PM

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What events are happening in Rochester during December 2026?

Rochester hosts concerts, sports games, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment throughout December 2026.

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Use the monthly event calendar and date filters to browse concerts, sports events, comedy shows, and live performances happening across Rochester.

Are concerts happening in Rochester during December 2026?

Yes. Concert schedules include touring artists, arena shows, local performances, music festivals, and live entertainment events throughout Rochester and nearby NY areas.