# Christmas Events, Markets & Things to Do in Rochester - **Subtitle**: Celebrate Christmas 2026 in Rochester with festive markets, holiday parties, Christmas dinners, family activities, Santa experiences, Christmas lights, live shows, brunches, concerts, and seasonal events. Discover the best things to do and book your tickets online. - **Category**: Christmas - **Display Name**: Christmas events - **Type**: other ## Audience - **Followers**: 433k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/bab011f14b1271d0dede8faaebc00e25addcada5e21fe82b0abbe2550f7b1364-rimg-w179-h179-dc77462f-gmir?v=1757709607 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/2009efe0c574e3dc8aafa326aa5db79a7d48ae3bb59bafd8dd62c8ab54e6429f-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1656541205 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0b430ca346d6b926a35a959999b3654b156fa712f25b30fd8233cc8adf27ae6c-rimg-w201-h200-dc90928f-gmir?v=1759151405 ## About As Christmas draws near in the [CITY] in 2026, mark your calendars for a taste of festive enchantment! Beyond the traditional gatherings at home, exploring during this festive season can be enchanting. Whether planning a family trip or going solo, there's a sleigh-load of festive fairs, holiday craft shows, and Christmas services in the [CITY] waiting to be explored. Check out the best events and parties in [CITY] to make your Christmas unforgettable, and get ready for a season of joy and celebration! ## Christmas Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: Chris Thile & Aoife O Donovan at Eastman Theatre - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 04 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/chris-thile-and-aoife-o-donovan-at-eastman-theatre/2400029937727324 - **Venue**: Eastman Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iYTk2NTdhMC04ZjFiLTExZjEtYWY1YS0xN2NlNGVhNTQzNDEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzQ3LWRjMzgxODE4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTc0ODQ3MA.avif - **Categories**: art - **Event Name**: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Rochester - **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 NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Rochester, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 – Fri Dec 11 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet-rochester/3200030002270909 - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=NUTCRACKER%21+Magical+Christmas+Ballet+-+Rochester&date=Thu+Dec+10+2026&bg=5 - **Categories**: Art, performances, Theatre, Entertainment, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Classics - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Rochester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Classics at The Theater At Innovation Square under t - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/candlelight-christmas-classics/2700030036561042 - **Venue**: The Theater At Innovation Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85NmVjMDhkMC05MmY1LTExZjEtOGYxYy1jZjhjZTk2YWMyNTgtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGNmOGI4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2MTcyMjI3.avif - **Price**: USD 34 to 50 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, Art, Theatre, performances - **Event Name**: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - **Description**: InformationShare the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, handcrafted b - **Date**: Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Dec 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet/210002805205175 - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85OGNhZDZhMzk0YTNkOTI0ODJhZGJlZDYzMGFkMDA3Yzg4NGY0YmQ3Mzc3NjZmYzNiYzM2MDFiNzIwNGIyYTcxLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA2NDQ2My1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU1NjY3NzU.avif - **Categories**: Arts & Theatre - **Event Name**: The Sound Of Music - **Date**: Mon Nov 30 2026 – Sun Dec 06 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-sound-of-music/2300029925404257 - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9jNmFiNDU5MC05MTE1LTExZjEtYmFlMy1mZjdiODc2ZTNhOGQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNzg4LWRjMjgxODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTk2NTgxNw.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre - **Event Name**: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland at Kodak Center - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Fri Dec 04 2026 (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cirque-musica-holiday-wonderland-at-kodak-center/2400028578333058 - **Venue**: Kodak Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80NmMxY2MyMC04ZjFmLTExZjEtODhkYy1lMzg1NmViMjU2OGYtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTM1MC1kYzE4Mjg5OC1nbWlyLnBuZz92PTE3ODU3NDk5OTc.avif - **Categories**: holiday, trips-adventures - **Event Name**: A Drag Queen Christmas - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 1 - **Date**: Thu Nov 12 2026 at 07:30 pm – Thu Nov 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/a-drag-queen-christmas/2300030214490520 - **Venue**: Kodak Center Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy83MDY5ZGZlMC04ZjkyLTExZjEtYTMzYS1mNzE1MDY2MmE1YWEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjZjhlOGU4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTc5OTQ3MA.avif - **Categories**: christmas - **Event Name**: Rochester Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2026 - **Description**: Join us for a fun night of bar-hopping while wearing your tackiest holiday sweaters!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/WLm4NDe39oY?si=vFKHZGD2elJW6RyVRochester Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl 2026 - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-ugly-sweater-bar-crawl-2026/100001983764065722 - **Venue**: O'Callaghan's Pub - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZWIzYmRmODBiYTIxMDU5YWMwMDE2NTM5OGQ2ZGVhMWVkOTEzYzRiYTE0Yzk4N2IzODI4MjVmNjBiZTk3MDQ3Ni1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMyZjE4MTUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcxOTAxMTIz.avif - **Price**: USD 0 to 31 - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Meetups - **Event Name**: Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile - **Description**: Reindeer Run 5K & Kids 1/2 Mile Sunday, December 20th | 8:30am Blue Cross Arena | 100 Exchange Street Grab that Festive Holiday Gear and Come Spread Good Cheer at this Family-Friendly Winter Race For All Ages! 5K Start @ 8:30AM Kids Race Start: 9: - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 75 - **Date**: Sun Dec 20 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/reindeer-run-5k-and-kids-1-2-mile/200029974769443 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hNGY1YzQ4OGQ3ZmYwMTlmMDQ4NmZjODhjY2Y2MjdiOTQyYjgwNjMxZjRjYWIxZGFlZjdjOTNkYTNjMDk0ZDkxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYzMy1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NTk3NTYwMA.avif - **Categories**: kids, sports, holiday - **Event Name**: Emmet Otters Jugband Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/emmet-otters-jugband-christmas-at-ofc-creations-theatre-center/2400030130138322 - **Venue**: OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy82YzBjOGRmMC04ZjRhLTExZjEtYTMzYS1mNzE1MDY2MmE1YWEtcmltZy13ODAwLWgxMTExLWRjZThlOGQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTc2ODU3Mw.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, christmas - **Event Name**: It's A Wonderful Life - **Date**: Fri Dec 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri Dec 11 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/its-a-wonderful-life/2300030404481817 - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNDk3NzI2NjAtOGU5Ni0xMWYxLTg4ZGMtZTM4NTZlYjI1NjhmLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDE0ODAtZGNmODk4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1NjkxMTg5.avif - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Rochester. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Christmas Carols on Strings at The Theater At Innovation Squar - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/candlelight-christmas-carols-on-strings/2700030036561346 - **Venue**: The Theater At Innovation Square - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNWZmOTRkYTAtOTJmNi0xMWYxLThmMWMtY2Y4Y2U5NmFjMjU4LXJpbWctdzU1MC1oNTUwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjE3MjIyOQ.avif - **Price**: USD 34 to 50 - **Categories**: Entertainment, Concerts, Music, Art, Theatre, performances - **Event Name**: Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas - **Date**: Wed Nov 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Dec 12 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas/2300030366102522 - **Venue**: OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9mNWE2M2ZjMC05MWQ5LTExZjEtYmFlMy1mZjdiODc2ZTNhOGQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNDUwLWRjNjg0ODk4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NjA1MDA5MQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment - **Event Name**: A Christmas Story The Musical at OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 02:00 pm – Thu Dec 31 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/a-christmas-story-the-musical-at-ofc-creations-theatre-center/2400030432961523 - **Venue**: OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMDgzNzNhMC04ZWQ1LTExZjEtYTMzYS1mNzE1MDY2MmE1YWEtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjc1LWRjMTg0ODQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTcxODMxNg.avif - **Categories**: art, theatre, live-music, christmas - **Event Name**: Emmet Otters Jug Band Christmas at OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Date**: Sun Nov 29 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Nov 29 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/emmet-otters-jug-band-christmas-at-ofc-creations-theatre-center/2400030467861331 - **Venue**: OFC Creations Theatre Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MTcyYTFjMC04OWUzLTExZjEtYjkzNi02ZmQ2MGVlMjk3NTAtcmltZy13ODAwLWgxMTExLWRjZjFlOGQ4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NTE3NDUxMQ.avif - **Categories**: music, art, theatre, entertainment, christmas ## 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) - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/45f75f1a0cd4c5530623c74e48affbad238c33be2d39dad03d4b540408432f72-rimg-w1200-h660-dc171816-gmir.jpg?v=1758613360 - **Event Name**: A.P. Property Services Rochester INTL Airshow - **Description**: Tickets are LIVE and on sale now at RocAirshow.com! Still searching for the perfect holiday gift? Give something unforgettable — a full day of family excitement at the A.P. Property Services 2026 Rochester International Airshow, Presented by Kwik Fill, On - **Venue**: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - ROC - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/10032d5455eb7b4dd9bf01e3deb5a7606252312694f0b3cf41662a7bb326c2c1-rimg-w1200-h676-dc0868b8-gmir?v=1785637905 - **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 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4eab04da581a02be87dc22ab9eb754667f850112b7ebb0677a426d62bb00177c-rimg-w1200-h594-dcbedbf8-gmir?v=1770527416 - **Event Name**: The Lion King - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14f11ae0-9107-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h788-dc080858-gmir.jpg?v=1785959804 - **Event Name**: Damon Wayans Jr. - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/37391e40-64e3-11f1-966d-61526ca7b4d1-rimg-w1200-h676-dcc8c4c2-gmir.jpg?v=1781106247 - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c9d57ac0-9286-11f1-8f1c-cf8ce96ac258-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786124303 - **Event Name**: The Lion King at West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Venue**: West Herr Auditorium Theatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/d4f51340-7b05-11f1-b18e-dfc0ec596bf4-rimg-w1200-h550-dcfdeb02-gmir.jpg?v=1783540040 - **Event Name**: Rochester Air Show at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - **Venue**: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/f7953e10-8fe2-11f1-bae3-ff7b876e3a8d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc3898b8-gmir.jpg?v=1785834040 - **Event Name**: Brandi Carlile - The Human Tour - **Description**: 11x Grammy Award-winner Brandi Carlile will continue her triumphant The Human Tour this fall with newly confirmed stops across North America, including Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on Friday, August 21 at 7 p.m. Special guests for the local date will be I'm - **Venue**: Meadow Brook Amphitheatre - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/04318e9d64523969475c91cf00b434ea8a70931c64444e453da45822f7324a6e-rimg-w1024-h512-dc282828-gmir?v=1786121993 ## Browse Christmas Events by Date - [Christmas Events Today in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/christmas--today) - [Christmas Events This Weekend in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/christmas--this-weekend) - [Christmas Events in August in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/christmas--august) - [Christmas Events in September in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/christmas--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** Chris Thile & Aoife O Donovan at Eastman Theatre (Fri Dec 04 2026 at 07:30 pm at Eastman Theatre), NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet - Rochester (Thu Dec 10 2026 at West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center), Candlelight: Christmas Classics (Fri Dec 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Theater At Innovation Square), NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet (Thu Dec 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center), The Sound Of Music (Mon Nov 30 2026 at West Herr Auditorium Theatre). - **Q**: How can I find Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Christmas 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 Christmas 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 Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Christmas events in Rochester include Eastman Theatre, West Herr Auditorium Theatre at West Herr Performing Arts Center, The Theater At Innovation Square. - **Q**: What is the price range for Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** Prices for Christmas events in Rochester range from USD 34 to USD 50. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Christmas events in Rochester include Vivid Events, Seat Geek, Feverup Events. - **Q**: Are there any online Christmas events available? - **A:** Yes, many Christmas 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 Christmas events in Rochester? - **A:** Follow the Christmas category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Christmas events are listed in Rochester. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/94/d198cea1ed44b0a8fd3623f92d897d/Maskgroup-1.5x-7-.webp - **Mobile Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/da/76f1714ac6480a872527c6e06e99e5/Rectangle1795.webp ## Christmas events from nearby cities - [Christmas events in Henrietta](https://allevents.in/henrietta-ny/christmas) - [Christmas events in Scottsville](https://allevents.in/scottsville-ny/christmas)