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Things to do in Rochester
129 upcoming events. Rochester, NY, United States.
Updated October 30, 2026 · October 2026 listings
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129 upcoming events
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Sports
Penn State Nittany Lions at Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Womens Hockey
Oct 30 and 31, 2026
Gene Polisseni Center
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Concerts
Lil Baby: Upstate Fest Feat. Fetty Wap, Key Glock, Boosie, & KenTheMan
Sat, Oct 31 · 8:00 PM
Blue Cross Arena
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Concerts
HALLOWEEN at BUG JAR ft. Tabby / Bad Bloom / Riverbed / The Salinas
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 PM
The Bug Jar
From $12.30
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Plays & Musicals
Alicia Keys' Hell's Kitchen
Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM
West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
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Sports
Rochester Americans vs. Cleveland Monsters
Nov 4, 2026, Feb 17, Mar 31, and Apr 9, 2027
Blue Cross Arena
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Concerts
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark Live in Concert
Nov 6 and 7, 2026
Eastman Theatre
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WBEE's Guitars & Stars
Wed, Nov 11 · 7:30 PM
West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
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Artists & shows in Rochester
Rochester Americans 15Rochester Knighthawks 9RIT Tigers Men's Hockey 7Rochester Institute of Technology Tigers Womens Hockey 4Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra 3Classical Mystery Tour: Tribute to the Beatles 2PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure" 2Rochester Red Wings 2The Nutcracker 2Hartford Wolf Pack 2Emerson Day 1Beetlejuice 1Drug Church 1Syracuse Mets 1Buffalo Bisons 1San Diego Seals 1
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Rochester at a glance
There are 129 upcoming events in Rochester at the moment – 8 of them this weekend.
The venues with the most dates are Blue Cross Arena, Kodak Center and Lovin' Cup.
By category, the top spot goes to concerts with 59 dates, ahead of sports (38) and plays & musicals (12).
Published ticket prices begin at $12; a typical ticket is about $24.
Coming up soon: Cool Club & the Lipker Sisters: Halloween Bash! (October 30).
About Rochester
Rochester is a city in and the county seat of Monroe County, New York, United States. It is the fourth-most populous city in New York, with a population of 206,108 as of the 2025 Census estimate. The Rochester metropolitan area in Western New York has an estimated 1.05 million residents and is the 54th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Throughout its history, Rochester has acquired several nicknames based on local industries; it has been known as "the Flour City" and "the Flower City" for its dual role in flour production and floriculture, and as the "World's Image Center" for its association with film, optics, and photography.
Rochester events: FAQ
What's happening in Rochester this weekend?
There are 8 events in Rochester this weekend. Across the whole calendar, the biggest category is concerts. See the full weekend line-up on our Rochester this weekend page.
Which venues in Rochester have the most events?
By number of upcoming dates: Blue Cross Arena (32), Kodak Center (20), Lovin' Cup (15), West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center (14) and Gene Polisseni Center (11).
What kind of events are on in Rochester?
Upcoming dates by category: Concerts (59), Sports (38), Plays & Musicals (12), Comedy (6) and Family & Kids (6).
How much do tickets for events in Rochester cost?
Where sellers publish prices, tickets start at $12; a typical ticket costs around $24.
Where can I buy tickets for events in Rochester?
Each event page links to the organiser or the ticket seller that lists the event. Buying from the official seller is the safest way to make sure your tickets are valid.