

# Things To Do in Rochester, MI | Events & Entertainment

- **Subtitle**: Discover things to do in Rochester, Michigan — events and entertainment for every taste, from shows and music to food and nightlife. Find what's on near you.
- **Category**: Entertainment
- **Display Name**: Entertainment events
- **Type**: category

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<p>Make your life happening by enrolling to entertainment events in Rochester. Find a partner through a salsa night or take your partner to live in concerts by upcoming bands in your town. Get high while playing Beer Pong in a pub crawl or attending stand-up comedy events in Rochester. Shake your legs in the happy streets, zumba or dance workshops or go for a film screening in the nearby cafes or theaters.</p>
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## Entertainment Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: RockStar - 2nd Show
  - **Description**: 2nd show

RockStar, ‘The International Arena Rock Sensation’, will bring the energy, sights, sounds and excitement of 80s Rock Music to The Roxy, in Rochester! You’ll hear all the top hits from Guns N’ Roses, Queen, AC/DC, Metallica, Journey, Bon Jovi, Po
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    - Count: 11
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rockstar-2nd-show/200030527583824
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, performances, music
- **Event Name**: Killer Flamingos - 2nd Show
  - **Description**: 2nd Show
Get ready to turn up the volume—Detroit’s own Killer Flamingos are bringing the party to The Roxy! Widely known as one of the region’s premier party bands, they’ve built a reputation on electrifying performances, top-tier talent, and a nonstop go
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/killer-flamingos-2nd-show/200030328068311
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, parties
- **Event Name**: 4th Annual Halloween Bash featuring Parallel Fifth
  - **Description**: The Roxy's 4th Annual Halloween Bash featuring Parallel Fifth
The Halloween party everyone waits for all year is back!
Join us for The Roxy's 4th Annual Halloween Bash—an unforgettable night of live music, incredible costumes, dancing, and Halloween fun.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 55
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/4th-annual-halloween-bash-featuring-parallel-fifth/200030527581707
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, music, parties, performances, halloween, live-music, halloween-parties, pop
- **Event Name**: Lagniappe & The Big, Bright Light Show
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for Lagniappe &amp; the kick-off of The Big, Bright Light Show as we cover the buildings of downtown with over 1.5 million points of glimmering light! We will flip the switch at 7 pm and the light show will continue to be aglow every n
  - **Date**: Mon Nov 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Nov 23 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lagniappe-and-the-big-bright-light-show/200030548250536
  - **Venue**: Downtown Rochester
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- **Event Name**: Comedian Tam White at The Roxy Lounge
  - **Description**: Comedy Night @ The Roxy Lounge, our intimate lower-level venue tucked beneath The Roxy. With a smaller crowd, close-up seating and a full bar just steps away, it’s the perfect setting for a night of live stand-up comedy.

Tonight, featuring Comedian Tam W
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 7
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/comedian-tam-white-at-the-roxy-lounge/200030612414814
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre, performances, festivals, workshops, literary-art, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: ELEKTRIK DREAM
  - **Description**: Get ready to dance all night with Elektrik Dream, a dynamic 5-piece male and female-fronted party band known for bringing an electrifying live experience to every stage! Based in the Detroit area, this high-energy ensemble blends powerhouse vocals with a
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 16
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 06 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/elektrik-dream/200030541394006
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, parties, music, pop
- **Event Name**: RCS Marching Band Festival
  - **Description**: Come out to see the Rochester Community Schools high school marching bands for our 7th annual RCS Marching Band Festival at Rochester HS!

Stoney Creek HS Cougar Marching Band
Adams HS Highlander Marching Band
Rochester HS Falcon Marching Band

Followed b
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rcs-marching-band-festival/200030688143701
  - **Venue**: 1361 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Event Name**: Michigan's Dance Team Championship '26
  - **Description**: The 6th Annual "Michigan's Dance Team Championship" is open to Elementary, Junior High, Junior Varsity, Varsity, and Collegiate Dance Teams.

The 2026 competition will take place at Eisenhower High School.  Compete in Dance Tech Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Ly
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    - Count: 32
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/michigans-dance-team-championship-26/200030258293218
  - **Venue**: Eisenhower High School
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  - **Categories**: sports, entertainment, dance-competition, music, dance, contests
- **Event Name**: Dinner & a Movie - The Maltese Falcon (1941)
  - **Description**: From sparkling suspense to classic horror, select a thrilling film from our 2026 collection and see it projected on the big screen in our historic two-story Gothic-inspired ballroom after enjoying a casual three-course dinner and cash bar in the Christoph
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  - **Date**: Wed Oct 14 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Oct 14 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/dinner-and-a-movie-the-maltese-falcon-1941/200030586105345
  - **Venue**: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48309
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  - **Categories**: entertainment, workshops, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: PLANET OF FUN
  - **Description**: Detroit’s own powerhouse party-rock outfit, Planet of Fun is all about high-octane riffs, big anthems, and a show that keeps the dance-floor overflowing. Fronted by vocalist Chris Benavides, with Aaron Vaughn on lead guitar, Steve Gapski on bass and Kenny
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    - Count: 28
  - **Date**: Fri Nov 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/planet-of-fun/200030543218030
  - **Venue**: 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, parties, live-music

## Trending Events in Rochester

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  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
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- **Event Name**: David Cross
  - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
- **Event Name**: John Crist at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Charlie Berens at Mayo Civic Center Arena
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Arena
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- **Event Name**: 2026-2027 Rochester Americans Season Tickets (Includes Tickets To All Regular Season Home Games)
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Dvorak's New World Symphony
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: The Glitch Mob - Rochester, NY
  - **Description**: From the music to the live experience, this chapter of The Glitch Mob centers on community, authenticity, and immersionAbout this EventPhoto City Presents:The Glitch Mob- w/ Basha &amp; n3wttron
  - **Venue**: Photo City Music Hall
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- **Event Name**: The Princess Bride - An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** RockStar - 2nd Show (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 09:30 pm at 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307), Killer Flamingos - 2nd Show (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 pm at 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307), 4th Annual Halloween Bash featuring Parallel Fifth (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 08:00 pm at 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307), Lagniappe & The Big, Bright Light Show (Mon Nov 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Downtown Rochester), Comedian Tam White at The Roxy Lounge (Fri Nov 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307).
- **Q**: What Entertainment events are happening in Rochester in September 2026?
  - **A:** Killer Flamingos - 2nd Show (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 09:30 pm at 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307), RCS Marching Band Festival (Sun Sep 27 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1361 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48307).
- **Q**: How can I find Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Entertainment events in Rochester on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Entertainment events in Rochester include 401 Walnut Blvd, Rochester, MI, United States, Michigan 48307, Downtown Rochester, 1361 Walton Blvd., Rochester Hills, MI, United States, Michigan 48307.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Entertainment events in Rochester include The Roxy, Downtown Rochester, Rochester High School Bands.
- **Q**: Are there any online Entertainment events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Entertainment events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Entertainment events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Entertainment category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Entertainment events are listed in Rochester.

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