Skip to content

Photo: Patrick Ashley, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

United States · New York

Events in Rochester, NY

250 upcoming events in Rochester, NY, including 102 sports events, 58 concerts, 43 theatre shows, and 23 experiences. The busiest venues are Blue Cross Arena and West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center. Next up: Real Estate Networking Rochester | Property Deal Network on Tue, Oct 20, 2026.
Upcoming events
250
This weekend
15
Venues
19
Population
211,328
📅 Follow in your calendarApple / OutlookGoogle Calendar ↗RSS

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.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Where to stay in Rochester

Compare hotels and apartments in Rochester for your event dates – rooms near popular venues go first on show nights.

Find hotels ↗

Popular in Rochester

This weekend in Rochester

Oct 23 – 25

See all

Sports in Rochester

All sports

Concerts in Rochester

All concerts

Theatre in Rochester

All theatre

All events in Rochester

242 events · sorted by date

Venues in Rochester

All venues in Rochester

More venues in Rochester

Coming to Rochester

Cities near Rochester

Frequently asked questions

What's on in Rochester this weekend?

There are 15 events in Rochester, NY this weekend (Oct 23 – 25). See the weekend list for concerts, sports and shows.

Are there any events in Rochester today?

Yes, 1 event in Rochester, NY today.

What are the busiest venues in Rochester?

By number of upcoming events: Blue Cross Arena (47), Blue Cross Arena (34), West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center (27), Kodak Center (25), and Gene Polisseni Center (23).

How many concerts are coming to Rochester?

58 concerts listed in Rochester, NY, with face-value tickets from about $12.30.