# Events & Things To Do In Rochester on 12th May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Rochester on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Rochester on 12th May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Herb Alpert at Kodak Center
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Herb Alpert at Kodak Center, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Kodak Center in vibrant Rochester, NY, this ev
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/herb-alpert-at-kodak-center/2400029059229014
  - **Venue**: Kodak Center
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  - **Categories**: calendar
- **Event Name**: Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Innovative Field in dynamic Ro
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lehigh-valley-ironpigs-at-rochester-red-wings-at-innovative-field/2400027672918509
  - **Venue**: Innovative Field
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  - **Categories**: contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: ROCband @ Lilac Festival
  - **Description**: Come see ROCband’s set at the Lilac Festival in Highland Park! We will be playing the main stage at 2pm on Tuesday, May 12th.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 8
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 02:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 02:40 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rocband-lilac-festival/200029817514436
  - **Venue**: Highland Park
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  - **Categories**: Festivals
- **Event Name**: Herb Alpert
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Kodak Center
🏠 Address: 200 Ridge Rd W, Rochester, NY 14615
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1975, -77.6328✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Herb Alpert, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transf
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 11:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/herb-alpert/3200029207116329
  - **Venue**: Kodak Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9kNmIzYWU5MC0yM2EyLTExZjEtYjIxZi1lN2I1MWYzZTQ3ZjQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oMTIwMC1kYzc4MTExOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzM5MzE3NzI.avif
  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, Contests
- **Event Name**: MAY 12 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Rochester Music Hall of Fame Takeover
  - **Description**: The Lilac VIP SkyDeck is an exclusive, covered deck with premium beer, wine and cocktails, and special complimentary perks!About this EventTuesday: May 12, 2026
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 04:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/may-12-|-lilac-vip-skydeck-rochester-music-hall-of-fame-takeover/100001983465424478
  - **Venue**: Highland Park
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  - **Price**: USD 39
- **Event Name**: Confessions Of A Traitor, Fight From Within, & Exitwounds - Rochester, NY
  - **Description**: Hailing from London, UK, Confessions Of A Traitor deliver a crushing and cathartic blend of post-hardcore and melodic metalcoreAbout this EventPhoto City Presents:Confessions Of A Traitor, Fight From W
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/confessions-of-a-traitor-fight-from-within-and-exitwounds-rochester-ny/100001983550760721
  - **Venue**: Photo City Music Hall
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy85NzA4N2RjNTk3ZjVhOWNiMjU1MTJmZTkwODAyYzU0Y2NmYTZiMWJmYTI3YWU3ZDNkMWVmYTQyMmQ0MGIwODdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMi1kYzA1MDUwNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzE1NDQxMDQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 25 to 30
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, health-wellness, mental-health
- **Event Name**: ITIR Breakfast & Learn: Cybersecurity, AI & Compliance in 2026
  - **Description**: Sit down with IT Insights, OpenText & the FBI — for straight answers on the risks, regulations & what that means for your business.About this EventIT Insights Breakfast & Learn: Cybersecurity, AI Complia
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 am – Tue May 12 2026 at 10:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/itir-breakfast-and-learn-cybersecurity-ai-and-compliance-in-2026/100001982904429527
  - **Venue**: Genesee Valley Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83ZjMyOTNhYThkODdiMGZjMzE4ODRjYjQyNjE2ZGFjM2Q2NjZhYWUzMGU3YzY0MjI2ZDYyY2I1YmRjZTJlMWFmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzEzMTcxNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ2MDM0NTg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Business
- **Event Name**: Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Rochester Red Wings
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Innovative Field
🏠 Address: 1 Morrie Silver Way, Rochester, NY 14608
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1584, -77.6203🎉 Welcome to Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Rochester Red Wings, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams tak
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 am – Sun Jul 05 2026 at 05:05 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lehigh-valley-ironpigs-at-rochester-red-wings/3200026842070644
  - **Venue**: Innovative Field
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  - **Categories**: fourth-of-july
- **Event Name**: ROCing Celiac - Support Group - May
  - **Description**: Join us IRL to share tips, stories, and support for living gluten-free with celiac!About this EventJoin Us at ROCing Celiac - Support Group!NEW In-Person Celiac 
Support Group:Looking to connect with ot
  - **Date**: Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rocing-celiac-support-group-may/100001980778045455
  - **Venue**: Henrietta Recreation Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy80YjBmZTgwOTgzM2RhNjEwZTMzZThjYjk5MDQ3NmZkMTYzOGZjNGJlZDYwMmFhOWQ4N2RmOGUxNWU0YWE3OTBjLXJpbWctdzk0MC1oOTQwLWRjZmZmZmZmLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2OTM1MTQ3Nw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: nonprofit

## Trending Events in Rochester

- **Event Name**: Rochester Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **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
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld at West Herr Auditorium Theatre, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Join us at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in the heart of Rochester, NY
  - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Jerry Seinfeld
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
🏠 Address: 885 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14605
🌆 City: Rochester
📍 Location: 43.1607, -77.5885🎉 Welcome to Jerry Seinfeld, where the impossible becomes possi
  - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center
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- **Event Name**: M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival
  - **Description**: The M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival has been MAG’s largest annual fundraiser and biggest celebration of the arts for almost 70 years. Over 300 artists from across the country offer their work for purchase at this two-day festival that takes place on
  - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607
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- **Event Name**: 58th Annual Corn Hill Arts Festival
  - **Description**: The Corn Hill Arts Festival is an annual celebration of creativity, culture, and community in Rochester, NY's historic Corn Hill neighborhood. Since its inception in 1969, this cherished event has become a vibrant showcase of artistic talent, featuring
  - **Venue**: Corn Hill
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- **Event Name**: Gladys Knight at the Rochester International Jazz Festival
  - **Description**: Tickets on Sale Friday, Feb 27 at 10 AM (This is a ticketed, reserved-seat Headliner Show. Not accessible with a Club Pass.)

Tickets (including all fees): Boxes: $159.80 | Orchestra Floor: $139.22 | Mezzanine & Loges: $118.64 | Balcony: $87.77

The g
  - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
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- **Event Name**: Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Hasan Minhaj and Ronny Chieng at Kodak Center, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Kodak Center in Rochester, NY s
  - **Venue**: Kodak Center
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- **Event Name**: Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at Jo Koy at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Mayo Civic Center Auditorium in dynamic Rochester
  - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Fairlife Lilac Run 5K/10K presented Fleet Feet & Tim Hortons Timbits Trot
  - **Description**: 🏃‍♀️ Fairlife Lilac Run 5K & 10K presented by Fleet Feet + Tim Hortons Timbits Trot Returns 🌸
Lace up and join us on Sunday, May 17, 2026, for one of Rochester’s favorite spring traditions — part of the Rochester Lilac Festival!

🕗 Race Schedule:
• 8:
  - **Venue**: 1440 South Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14620
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Herb Alpert at Kodak Center (Tue May 12 2026 at 07:30 pm at Kodak Center), Lehigh Valley IronPigs at Rochester Red Wings at Innovative Field (Tue May 12 2026 at Innovative Field), ROCband @ Lilac Festival (Tue May 12 2026 at 02:00 pm at Highland Park), Herb Alpert (Tue May 12 2026 at 11:30 pm at Kodak Center), MAY 12 | Lilac VIP SkyDeck: Rochester Music Hall of Fame Takeover (Tue May 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at Highland Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Rochester?
  - **A:** ITIR Breakfast & Learn: Cybersecurity, AI & Compliance in 2026 (Tue May 12 2026 at 08:00 am at Genesee Valley Club), ROCing Celiac - Support Group - May (Tue May 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Henrietta Recreation Center).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming 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 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 events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Rochester include Kodak Center, Innovative Field, Highland Park.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Rochester range from USD 25 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Rochester include Vivid Events, ROCband, Seat Geek.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Rochester.

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