# Festivals in Rochester, MN 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Rochester, Minnesota 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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The best things to do in the world include attending top-notch festivals in Rochester. Be it a rocking music festival or scrumptious food festival in Rochester, you will have a gala time of your life with a few of your close friends or your family. With the best of fun, entertainment, and food, the experience in festivals lets the enthusiasts immerse in the local culture and vibe. Ranging from the biggest outdoor beach parties to crazy music festivals, the festivals fall under various categories to suit everybody’s tastes. If you are looking for the best events and festivals in Rochester listed on one platform - we have you covered.

Immerse yourself in the mega dance festivals, electrifying music festivals, theatre & film festivals, quirky local festivals and more with us!

## Festivals Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Festival of Trees
  - **Description**: Now in its 41st year, Festival of Trees brings our community together to celebrate the season and support Hiawatha Homes by creating opportunities, connection, and care for people with disabilities.

Hiawatha Homes provides quality support services to peo
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  - **Date**: Tue Nov 24 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/festival-of-trees/200030449530505
  - **Venue**: The Kahler Grand Hotel
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Minnesota Christmas Tournament
  - **Description**: Join us for the 39th Annual Minnesota Christmas Tournament. The best of Minnesota Wrestling.
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-minnesota-christmas-tournament/200030305665212
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center
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- **Event Name**: Momentum: Fall Concert Festival
  - **Description**: Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras (SEMYO) presents Momentum: Fall Concert Festival on Sunday, November 15, at Dakota Middle School, beginning at 2 PM. Join us for an exciting afternoon of music as more than 260 young musicians across five SEMYO ense
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Nov 15 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/momentum-fall-concert-festival/200031001600028
  - **Venue**: 1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 108A , Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55903
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  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Festivals, performances, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Rochester SCHEELS Ice Fest
  - **Description**: Get ready for the season at Rochester SCHEELS Ice Fest presented by Garmin!🎣

Join us for an exclusive, ticketed ice fishing event filled with great deals, your favorite vendors, giveaways, and more!

TICKET LINK🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3vv4b73f

Event Detai
  - **Date**: Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Nov 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-scheels-ice-fest/200030852639153
  - **Venue**: 1220 12th St SW, STE 90, Rochester, MN 55902
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- **Event Name**: CLUB KID at Pop's Art Theater
  - **Description**: CLUB KID, the indie festival sensation from first-time director Jordan Firstman, opens at Pop's Art Theater on Friday, December 18th!

Tickets and showtimes coming soon.

Trailer: https://youtu.be/guKEdb_iRXw

A hard-partying New York City club promoter s
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  - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 11:00 am – Thu Dec 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/club-kid-at-pops-art-theater/200030915786102
  - **Venue**: Pop's Art Theater
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  - **Categories**: art, kids, festivals, entertainment, theatre
- **Event Name**: St. Patrick's Day Golden Egg Hunt 🍀 | HyperSpace Starcade
  - **Description**: 🍀 The Leprechaun's Golden Egg Hunt returns to HyperSpace Starcade!

Last year, a mischievous leprechaun hid golden eggs all over the arcade, and Rochester hunted them down.

He's coming back. 👀 What he's hiding this time stays secret until March.

📅 Wedne
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  - **Date**: Wed Mar 17 2027 at 04:00 pm – Wed Mar 17 2027 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/st-patricks-day-golden-egg-hunt-hyperspace-starcade/200030911213749
  - **Venue**: 1623 N Broadway Ave, Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55906
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## Trending Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Rochester, NY
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Rochester
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- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Rochester, MN
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Rochester
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- **Event Name**: Lagniappe & The Big, Bright Light Show
  - **Description**: Mark your calendars for Lagniappe & 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
  - **Venue**: Downtown Rochester
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- **Event Name**: Rochester City Ballet and Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - The Nutcracker at Eastman Theatre
  - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Americans vs. Syracuse Crunch
  - **Description**: Nearby AttractionsRochester Americans has 92 upcoming events.Syracuse Crunch has 67 upcoming events.
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: Here Comes Santa Claus
  - **Description**: This beloved FREE holiday tradition will include fun holiday activities, story time with Mrs. Claus, the daring rescue of Santa atop Old City Hall, the magical holiday tree lighting ceremony on Peace Plaza and memorable photos with Santa in the Galleria.
  - **Venue**: Peace Plaza, Downtown Rochester, MN
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- **Event Name**: An Evening With Goose
  - **Description**: InformationIn partnership with Goose, $1 per ticket will be contributed by Grand Rising Curations to benefit Backline Foundation. No portion of the ticket purchase is tax deductible.Nearby AttractionsGoo
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - All-American John Williams at Eastman Theatre
  - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - John Williams Reimagined at Eastman Theatre
  - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Festival of Trees (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Kahler Grand Hotel), 2026 Minnesota Christmas Tournament (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 12:00 pm at Mayo Civic Center), Momentum: Fall Concert Festival (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 108A , Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55903), Rochester SCHEELS Ice Fest (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1220 12th St SW, STE 90, Rochester, MN 55902), CLUB KID at Pop's Art Theater (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 11:00 am at Pop's Art Theater).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester this weekend November 13–15, 2026?
  - **A:** Momentum: Fall Concert Festival (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 108A , Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55903).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester in November 2026?
  - **A:** Festival of Trees (Tue Nov 24 2026 at 05:30 pm at The Kahler Grand Hotel), Momentum: Fall Concert Festival (Sun Nov 15 2026 at 02:00 pm at 1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 108A , Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55903), Rochester SCHEELS Ice Fest (Sun Nov 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1220 12th St SW, STE 90, Rochester, MN 55902).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals 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 Festivals 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 Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Rochester include The Kahler Grand Hotel, Mayo Civic Center, 1530 Greenview Dr. SW, Suite 108A , Rochester, MN, United States, Minnesota 55903.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Hiawatha Homes, The Christmas Tournament, SEMYO-Southeastern Minnesota Youth Orchestras.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals 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 Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Rochester.

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