# Best Festivals Events in Rochester - **Subtitle**: From food truck rodeos to film obsessives, the festivals locals actually talk about - **Category**: Festivals - **Type**: category ## Audience - **Followers**: 2.5M+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c7a3bd77620a92a1fee77ed0b46cc305d65fcaf166695040aabebd480d9323a4-rimg-w200-h200-dc7e887a-gmir?v=1749580804 - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/87514fe09e2e42afe6f2e6b5b9e483315429bdfa0a64d2af3268e7f6798e263a-rimg-w200-h200-dc182a60-gmir?v=1760132405 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4372fbe0-97b1-11f0-925d-a7ce5707d3d8-rimg-w200-h200-dc445c46-gmir ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Date**: Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-randb-festival-keith-sweat/2300029745617234 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84Y2Q4YjNkMC1hMDNjLTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2MzE3MzQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals ## About Festivals in Rochester are not trying to be polished or perfect, which is exactly why people get hooked. The city jumps from food, to games, to films, to muddy chaos, often within a few blocks. Ask anyone who keeps an eye on festivals events in Rochester and you will hear the same names pop up again and again, usually said with that half‑proud, half‑please‑do‑not‑tell‑too‑many‑people tone. On the east side, the First FOOD TRUCK RODEO of `26 is the one you hear about first if you have even one friend who plans their life around what they are eating next. It turns 280 N Union St into a roaming line of grills, fryers, and people pretending they are not going back for seconds. It is loud, slightly chaotic, and exactly the kind of festival that makes you realise how many different corners of Rochester show up when there is something good to eat. A little further along the spectrum, QUEST FEST at ARTISANworks is for people who treat games and puzzles like a personality type. ARTISANworks, over on Goodman, already feels like you have walked into someone’s eccentric warehouse brain, so layering a game, shop, and escape‑style festival on top of that just makes sense here. The crowd skews nerdy in the best way, with people scheming over clues in one room, then impulse‑buying something oddball from a vendor in the next. This is one of the best festivals in Rochester if you want something immersive without needing to camp in a field. Music and film obsessives get their own anchor points too. Record Store Day 2026 at House of Guitars pulls everyone who has ever argued about vinyl pressing quality straight to 645 Titus Ave. It is part festival, part pilgrimage, with crate‑digging, live sets, and the kind of line outside that tells you exactly how serious Rochester is about its records. Then you have the Rochester International Film Festival, which quietly runs the city’s longest attention span. It is where film nerds and casual watchers end up in the same row, arguing in the lobby about which short should have won. On the scruffier side of things, SLOSH FEST 2026 leans into the messy, high‑energy end of the spectrum, while Buku in Rochester pulls in the dance and bass crowd that lives for heavy sound systems and late nights. If you are trying to sort the scene fast, here is where to start: • First FOOD TRUCK RODEO of `26 at 280 N Union St: the go‑to food festival if you want all the trucks in one place. • QUEST FEST at ARTISANworks: game, shop, and escape energy for puzzle people and collectors. • Record Store Day 2026 at House of Guitars, 645 Titus Ave: the vinyl‑head festival that feels like a local holiday. • Rochester International Film Festival: for people who plan their year around what they are watching next. • SLOSH FEST 2026: muddy, rowdy, and proud of it. • Buku, Rochester: heavy beats, deep bass, and a crowd that shows up for the sound first. ## Festivals Events in Rochester - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 14 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJTTghx5SFRWopncYwwDkju3-oKvmBRwkY_5UdpL2uVMP5o6JclKA=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a239241be0638055ad89b46791836b2b79f8f14ee4156b341a0dbcb6a7510d99-rimg-w300-h300-dc060302-gmir?v=1781906406 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjWaq11Neyc_hwYqBa4Y6ozNJoV7HUxPexj_Ag46MrvONbxDnPasTcdNx6XXqqlgmS8LgTN2Ro0tkWPWQOLdaOSkTb3kxTk_v4nRlc6piG9GzGZqzX-Wd0zBqECWb6zVGpdAPWzBmYJdeBnBEbfI9Hrfu_vJYUA6kxAbF05XqmUFe41pH1YnUriZKk5HWUSMvlXHsnKLfSj6cqyE58O44y5cQnt6rWfGaKKeHa4DROxuaiYG-ou67IG5KxbPUbmPZfyUkxo0cLJdDbgTfroZEVhUe8K9wDkDSaqsJt7X7dBJ7n_Yla3wcOMsS0o252mdxlszjsojcRkfsYLgRgYFpqJGPLmNPwpi1Uoj2S8XyhUxcc-FrvbdGzw3CHzxolimC_XjYv3EsKrovrZf9ZNdmnNeYOvGD-3IpfI8a6Zd79KBPGkSHgxv0cCNwRibjk1JrKERuMHzyYUOoWiCu5vFpsjEmfcHCYPpb_wHKeb9DcT7jGd_bV9q2tATcCGByl0a33sfAQF3f8-_tZLk3XwcSddy1d7mNJbEMgb2mcO2JZ3yEUU0ggdB7xoVW7mXDQepj2aFLsI00sPlHrw2kLU5k0atDpUsMo57H2h5epYxr4aUO-c0UDp4LN9vWJ29xSFBgqGLSZZywyUdd3rMGHselSgbokKdX_4-O_7_G3SVt09MRrH5Wmeuxa8I9K-JatpUQi_LbufKKvs8vzLq5RLddmCbkpxAOenmYDbz7vi-ab-xAa82RBOWd1gpd9SQjL73SxJDzX-OkkjGuM8VfObI4d5lX_aOQPFtmrLDVU-pgegSFG4qdOE_Tb0Wh1-aQ7tREyo7XdMxZlnycyLyvUkTTGiZtPeHBw9As3wr4hQr7qQqV65GcBqGnJMbICyk2mcyLbdfZqBB74ihACpU0KitGiBa0_ci40HphTI8OwN5JIJv-S-_AR5mgYVKX7wMDpiFfbw1DBrBTL78UafBwBhQiMR - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-randb-festival-keith-sweat/2300029745617234 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy84Y2Q4YjNkMC1hMDNjLTExZjEtYTliNi01ZjNjMzRkOTI1OWItcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODc2MzE3MzQ.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 5 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL-5ertx2lpHQE0WxL-JZdjr7WA-k9rLCZXpUSqCOwfBca6Zbaa=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJds-RYj6MRjZE63JHyLvdrjiSILjPzGl4dHx5sLDWxhqYEhd4f=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0f32aee0-8525-11f1-abda-dfea10be995e-rimg-w200-h200-dc776060-gmir - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-rochester-rnb-festival-at-blue-cross-arena/2400029781784045 - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy82ZjRkZTUyMC1hNjI2LTExZjEtODk5MC01ZDA0ZDIzMWEyZGQtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODgyODE5NDQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Artist Row Juried Art Show - **Description**: Artist Row is a community arts festival at the Rochester Public Market celebrating and brining together art, community, music, and food.About this EventSince 2005, the Friends of the Rochester Public Market has sponsored - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/artist-row-juried-art-show/100001994239724700 - **Venue**: 280 Union St N - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iNTBjMjAxOWU3MGY5ZTEyM2YxZGMzZTAwZDQwODRjNDgwYjIwZjc2ODIyNjgyMTNmMTZjZTFkZTA5ODVjYTE2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDcyOC1kYzMyMzIzMC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQzMDQxNzk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Festivals, Business, Crafts - **Event Name**: ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at MAG - **Description**: Experience the excitement of Fringe at MAG! Every ticket includes same-day museum admission. Schedule of Events Friday, September 18 3:00–9:00 pm (performance at 7:00 pm) — From the Depths 3:30–4:30 pm — Soup du Journalism: 25 Years of Deadline Drama 3:3 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 77 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/esl-rochester-fringe-festival-at-mag/200030522404727 - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mOWM3ZDAwNWYyODA5NDhiNjA3N2MzOWY4NWMwNDM4N2YyYjk1YmUyZjc1NDEzMDY0N2JjMWIxMWVlY2RlMzMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE5NzE4Ng.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, art, theatre, music - **Event Name**: Fringe Festival - **Description**: we're not hosting this event we're just vendors at this event - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/fringe-festival/200030606365159 - **Venue**: Parcel 5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8yY2U5ZDk5NzI0YjA5ODFhNDVlNWM0NDgyYTM3ZWNkZTNmNjAxNDhhNjNjNWU4YWFiMjU0YzU5NzhhODNiOGEwLXJpbWctdzk2MC1oNzkxLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg4MzM2NDU2.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: STREET BEAT 2026 - **Description**: It’s back!! The epic dance-off competition returns! Now in its 10th year, Fringe Street Beat is an all-out dance battle featuring top talent from across the Northeast. From Breaking to Krumping and everything in between, crews bring their talent and adre - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 58 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:30 pm – Sat Sep 26 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/street-beat-2026/200030604214304 - **Venue**: Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9hYjdjMzQ2NTcwMDZkZTcxZjc1YzA5ZTllZGIxMmM0OTA1NzEwZThiY2VlMjNjYWFlYmViYjA0MzMxMmVhMDg2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgxMi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODE3MzU5NQ.avif - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, festivals, dance-competition, contests, art - **Event Name**: The Belly Dance Bazaar 9/19 @ESL Rochester Fringe Festival - **Description**: Step into The Grand Bazaar, a belly dance spectacle that whisks you into a bustling marketplace of movement, music, and global tradition. Prepare to be dazzled by swirling veils, flashing swords, fluttering fans, and the bright chime of finger cymbals—all - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 22 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/the-belly-dance-bazaar-9-19-esl-rochester-fringe-festival/200030519140841 - **Venue**: Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMzg1ZGVhYzlmM2QzM2E5OTY5MWFmNzI0MTg5Yzg5MWVmYzdmZDBiZGE4YmRhNzkyMzM0NGI3MGEyYmE0NjQxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgyNDA4NDY.avif - **Categories**: belly-dance, dance, entertainment, festivals, art, storytelling - **Event Name**: Extra Credit Comedy at ESL Rochester Fringe Festival - **Description**: Two teachers and a pastor combine for an hour of clean, clever comedy that earns an A+ for laughs. You won’t be graded, but you can earn bonus points by bringing unused school supplies to donate to the students and teachers of RCSD School #17. https://r - **Date**: Fri Sep 25 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 25 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/extra-credit-comedy-at-esl-rochester-fringe-festival/200030630554225 - **Venue**: School of the Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9hOGVhNDY4NzliNDkyZjZhZjU1NjE5MDk3ZThmM2I4OWRlNmUyNWE3NmJiNmExOGE0NzFkYTI5MWQ3ZDFiNjBhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODAzMjMwNQ.avif - **Categories**: comedy, Festivals, Nonprofit - **Event Name**: Uncle Shoehorn at Rochester Fringe Festival - Sept 18-20 - **Description**: Three shows booked with the AMAZING Rochester Fringe Festival. Friday Sept 18, Saturday Sept 19 and Sunday Sept 20. Since debuting in 2012, the Fringe has drawn 1.1 million visitors from all over the world to more than 6,500 diverse performances and ev - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 41 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 11:45 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/uncle-shoehorn-at-rochester-fringe-festival-sept-18-20/200030281054216 - **Venue**: Biltmore Bar and Lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82NGQxOGUzOGFkYzk4ZjhhYmFiOWNmY2UxMzU4NmJmYzIyZjUyNzI3YjkxYzYzOTc1ZDJmYjRjN2RjODhkNDNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4ODA0NjY4MA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, music, live-music, art - **Event Name**: 2026 Rochester Cyclocross - UCI C1/C2 - USCX Series - **Description**: In it's 18th year, this event has grown to be bigger than ever! Formerly known as Ellison Park Cyclocross, Rochester Cyclocross is still presented by Full Moon Vista and is once again part of the USCX Series! This will be our ninth year at Genesee Valle - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 26 - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-rochester-cyclocross-uci-c1-c2-uscx-series/200030496923805 - **Venue**: Genesee Valley Park Rochester, NY, Rochester, NY - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84Y2JiMzMyM2MyYzIyMGQ3MzJlZGY1ZDZmZDQ1NWUyNjVhZjJlN2NjNjk2OWE3ODhmMmE3NjgyNTMzYjlhODk0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzk4ODg4OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ0NzM3Ng.avif - **Categories**: sports, workshops - **Event Name**: Cousins Maine Lobster at Labor Day Weekend on Old Falls Street USA - **Description**: Spend Labor Day Weekend with Cousins Maine Lobster on Old Falls Street USA! 🇺🇸🦞 📍101 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 You may place your order onsite at the truck (we accept cash or all major credit cards) or contactless via our Cousins Maine Lobst - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cousins-maine-lobster-at-labor-day-weekend-on-old-falls-street-usa/200030446666633 - **Venue**: 85 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTdmOGI5Njk3NzBhMTg4NDc5MjYwOWVhNjgxMTI1MDYwZTE4ZGY0ZDVkYWM0MDU3MjcxZmJhMWMxNmFhNjVlNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwNzExMjE.avif - **Categories**: fireworks - **Event Name**: 2026 Rochester Harvest Moon Festival - **Description**: The Rochester Harvest Moon Festival returns on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Join us for a day of cultural celebration, outstanding performances, traditional and contemporary entertainment, delicious food, and community fellowship as we celebrate the beau - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 154 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocL408Tdnnei_GI1UqxfleK78PyOEX5zc5irxDqpDn-IAljabNMO=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AATXAJxORbPQqJrne-bjJorzPrIqsiLvQ46VIHMLvlc4=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJNYByCmOzH_1hg1nJ7pG45A3Wy6Hk8YYuR8L1TGS2X0yapAsOfTQ=s96-c?sz=200 - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/2026-rochester-harvest-moon-festival/200030323599555 - **Venue**: Meridian Center Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NzYyOTYwNTk5ODU2ZTUxYTJlODA3ZmNiYWExMDYzNzkzYmQyZjZiY2JmYmM2ZGRiNWYyN2ViOTNiNzEyOWI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3Ni1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzQ0OTM1MA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals, calendar - **Event Name**: Trans Pride Takes Center Stage | Rochester 1st Trans Pride - **Description**: We're going to celebrate this historic moment LOUD & CENTER STAGE. Come out and help us create a space where transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people are centered, celebrated, and empowered through joy, visibility, community, and resilience. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 81 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/trans-pride-takes-center-stage-rochester-1st-trans-pride/200030539156507 - **Venue**: The International Plaza - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85Yzk1NWVlMjNmYjUwNGM1YWRmZjY1NWU1YzA4MTY5ZGU5YzYwZWVjNTMwOTRkNTdhNDliNmRjYmRiZDk4NDRmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODcyMjc5Nzc.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: “Tha Family Reunion” Ballroom, Arts & Culture Festival - **Description**: A vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ BIPOC arts, music, and Ballroom culture—bringing together performance, community, and creative expression in one unforgettable experience. “Tha Family Reunion” is an immersive festival centering Black and Brown LGBTQ+ exce - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 45 - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/tha-family-reunion-ballroom-arts-and-culture-festival/200030390079657 - **Venue**: Highland Bowl - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy82MjU0Y2MxZDg5N2M5YjVhMzg3NGE5YzFlNzM4NTA5NDUzY2NhYzhjYWMxOTQyYjE0MTJlNmVmNDAyMWY4MGE4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDE0NDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgwNDY2Nzc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, performances, live-music, lgbt-pride, art, music-festivals - **Event Name**: TETRA Dance: Throughlines at the Rochester Fringe Festival - **Description**: We’re excited to officially announce that TETRA Dance Company will be returning to the ESL Rochester Fringe Festival this September with our newest production, “Throughlines” Throughlines explores the invisible connections that shape our lives. Join us o - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 8 - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/tetra-dance-throughlines-at-the-rochester-fringe-festival/200030467527041 - **Venue**: Downtown Rochester - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80YjQwNmNjYWYzNjgxZDdjZDAyODI2ZTAyZWI3Y2Q3MmM5MDY5M2UyMDNhNzBkYzI5YWRmOTZhMWMyYWIzNmQ1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODgzMDk0NzA.avif - **Categories**: festivals, dance, entertainment ## 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**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/8cd8b3d0-a03c-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787631734 - **Event Name**: David Cross - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Event Name**: Doug Benson at Comedy at The Carlson - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/fa74adc0-94b8-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786365765 - **Event Name**: Ben Folds & The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra - **Description**: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra tickets 🎟️ Experience the thrill of live entertainment with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! Whether it's a night out with friends or a moment you've waited for, this is your time to be part of something special. - **Venue**: Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/8161170d6664d851bcf45bfcd8bea99caa36ea8712a9f0467321a8d3f29c412e-rimg-w420-h248-dc182818-gmir?v=1788046712 - **Event Name**: John Crist at Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Auditorium - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/19b92a60-a578-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h514-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1788207084 - **Event Name**: Charlie Berens at Mayo Civic Center Arena - **Venue**: Mayo Civic Center Arena - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/1456a070-a50f-11f1-8345-8160f1306c66-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1788161986 - **Event Name**: 2026 Art & Apples Festival® Official - **Description**: 🚨 ONLY 2 VENDOR SPOTS LEFT! 🚨 Interested in being a vendor? Contact us directly (please do not use Facebook Messenger due to scammers). 📱 Text (Preferred): (814) 388-9451 📧 Email: vfapply@gmail.com Since 1965, the Art & Apples Festival® has transf - **Venue**: Rochester Municipal Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/4bb4153f3dbd7591f915f14055dce694762f5f95c09361eddb6c96ece42964d7-rimg-w1200-h676-dc151914-gmir?v=1781625633 - **Event Name**: Brad Williams - **Venue**: Kodak Center Theater - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/1d64eb50-a0f9-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc181828-gmir.jpg?v=1787712734 ## Browse Festivals Events by Date - [Festivals Events Today in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--today) - [Festivals Events This Weekend in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--this-weekend) - [Festivals Events in September in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--september) - [Festivals Events in October in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--october) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Artist Row Juried Art Show (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at 280 Union St N), ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at MAG (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Fringe Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Parcel 5). - **Q**: What are the top free Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Artist Row Juried Art Show (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at 280 Union St N). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester this weekend September 4–6, 2026? - **A:** Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Cousins Maine Lobster at Labor Day Weekend on Old Falls Street USA (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at 85 Adams St, Rochester, NY 14608), Trans Pride Takes Center Stage | Rochester 1st Trans Pride (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 01:00 pm at The International Plaza), Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri, 04 Sep at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester in September 2026? - **A:** Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Artist Row Juried Art Show (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 10:00 am at 280 Union St N), ESL Rochester Fringe Festival at MAG (Fri Sep 18 2026 at 03:00 pm at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Fringe Festival (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:00 pm at Parcel 5). - **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 Blue Cross Arena, 280 Union St N, 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Ticket Network Events, Vivid Events, Friends of the Rochester Public Market. - **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. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/6e/5415e403f74b77938c0695ac11464e/Festival.jpg ## Festivals from nearby cities - [Festivals in Brighton](https://allevents.in/brighton-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Pittsford](https://allevents.in/pittsford-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Henrietta](https://allevents.in/henrietta-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in East Rochester](https://allevents.in/east-rochester-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in West Henrietta](https://allevents.in/west-henrietta/festivals) - [Festivals in Fairport](https://allevents.in/fairport-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in Webster](https://allevents.in/webster/festivals) - [Festivals in Spencerport](https://allevents.in/spencerport/festivals)