# 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lYzAxODIwMC05YjY1LTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwOTk3NDc.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**: 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 - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 628 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLEN43EEcS5neKJ_aIe5nkDNhtYuzKER9nFbW_77qojrpESpyY=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/982d5ceb1f47b414091d5392cd111a92448022cb387a308e73333d2c7a62d685-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1674246006 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/5892e0107c986bf1091f261b2c3adfda?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/mandt-bank-clothesline-art-and-fine-craft-festival/200029266648007 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80ZWFiMDRkYTU4MWEwMmJlODdkYzIyYWI5ZWI3NTQ2NjdmODUwMTEyYjdlYmIwNjc3YTQyNmQ2MmJiMDAxNzdjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5NC1kY2JlZGJmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc3MDUyNzQxNg.avif - **Categories**: art, festivals, food-drinks, nonprofit, food-truck-festivals - **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 7 - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 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:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lYzAxODIwMC05YjY1LTExZjEtOTRjNS1kM2EyNDEyZThjMzAtcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwOTk3NDc.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **Event Name**: Rochester VegFest 2026 - **Description**: Save the date! Rochester VegFest returns to Parcel 5 for a full day of plant-powered celebration, showcasing the best in vegan food, ethical living, and sustainable practices. This FREE outdoor festival features a lively mix of food and retail vendors, - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 6569 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/AOh14GhQfucjbgif0oZxI7VomUMAF-CIkZTlL-n6vbAG6g=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/346fb593b949d0d509fd539fa3678ed6?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/65c02c80-25ca-11f0-b83d-dd672b99fdaf-rimg-w200-h200-dc2f302f-gmir - **Date**: Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/rochester-vegfest-2026/200029792455830 - **Venue**: Parcel 5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lY2NjYmFkY2M4YzY2YjA0ZTNlMzEwMjNkZTA5Y2ZmZDM2MTI4YjQ2YzY3YjRjYzlhMzFjYmNhODlkZDU2M2U0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kY2I4ZDhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjkwMTQzMA.avif - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, art, cooking, entertainment - **Event Name**: The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 4 - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 10:00 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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iYWE1ZDk0MC05YjU2LTExZjEtODEyYi1hMzk2NjlhMGUxMDktcmltZy13MTA4MC1oMTA4MC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwOTMyMjM.avif - **Categories**: festivals - **Event Name**: Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival - **Description**: Join us for a free family-friendly day filled with music, food, vendors and resources. - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 113 - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/lyell-avenue-music-and-culture-festival/200029848751144 - **Venue**: Lyell Avenue - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hNDgwZGRjYjAzMTUyZGMxMWUyZmNhZTU0NTY1ZWE4ZjJiMmU0ZDc2MjM5YTM5N2QwMjcxODQ5NmNiY2ExNGI4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDY1Mi1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NzA0NzYzNw.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals - **Event Name**: Cousins Maine Lobster at M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival - **Description**: Join Cousins Maine Lobster when we roll into the M&T Bank Clothesline Arts Festival this August! 🎨🦞✨ 📍500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 You may place your order onsite at the truck (we accept cash or all major credit cards) or contactless via - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 72 - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cousins-maine-lobster-at-mandt-bank-clothesline-art-festival/200030293913238 - **Venue**: 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mYTkwYjYwNTBlYTUwODQ3Zjc1OTQzYzM0NGViZDY1NTFkYTE4MTJkY2Y3ZmU4NTYwMmM2OGQzNDk1MDNjYzI4LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwODA4MTgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NTAyMDc.avif - **Categories**: festivals, art - **Event Name**: Cake Fest 2026: Sweet Society - **Description**: Cake Fest returns! An elegant dessert picnic filled with sweets, music, local vendors & dreamy photo moments all at Highland Park.About this EventDearest Baker, ✨You are cordially invited to Rochester’s sweetes - **Date**: Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/cake-fest-2026-sweet-society/100001990556917324 - **Venue**: Lilac Arches @ Highland Park - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9mMTMxZjg0MjBlMDRlMjNmNTExOTBmZDcxZDQxYTZmMTgzODAwYTM0NDJkNDZlN2Q4N2Q2MGZkZTAwNmMxNjgzLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNlNmUwZDQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwMjMxOTg0.avif - **Price**: USD 35 to 80 - **Categories**: trips-adventures, festivals, parties, entertainment - **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: 3 - **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**: art, crafts, festivals, business - **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: 60 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mOWM3ZDAwNWYyODA5NDhiNjA3N2MzOWY4NWMwNDM4N2YyYjk1YmUyZjc1NDEzMDY0N2JjMWIxMWVlY2RlMzMxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc2NTA3Ng.avif - **Categories**: entertainment, festivals, performances, art, theatre, music - **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: 6 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZTdmOGI5Njk3NzBhMTg4NDc5MjYwOWVhNjgxMTI1MDYwZTE4ZGY0ZDVkYWM0MDU3MjcxZmJhMWMxNmFhNjVlNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg4MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY4MjAwMDU.avif - **Event Name**: Jembaa Groove, High Pines - **Description**: InformationAfter garnering massive support from the international media world(KEXP, BBC6 Music, Gilles Peterson, Soulection, KCRW, FIP and manymore) of the back of their first two albums, Susuma and Ye Ankasa/WeOurselves, and selling ou - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Sep 10 2026 at 11:55 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/jembaa-groove-high-pines/210001683353064 - **Venue**: The Bug Jar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9iNmE1Mzc1MmU2NWJhZTcwYjFjYmEwY2I2NWY5ZTVmY2FmOGE1ZTRjNjBkMjZiODgzNzU5ZDQ2NGZiYmMxZWY2LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODU3MjYyNDU.avif - **Price**: USD 21 to 23 - **Categories**: Music - **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. - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85Yzk1NWVlMjNmYjUwNGM1YWRmZjY1NWU1YzA4MTY5ZGU5YzYwZWVjNTMwOTRkNTdhNDliNmRjYmRiZDk4NDRmLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNmOGY4ZjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY0MzM0MDY.avif - **Categories**: Festivals - **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: 16 - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9iMzg1ZGVhYzlmM2QzM2E5OTY5MWFmNzI0MTg5Yzg5MWVmYzdmZDBiZGE4YmRhNzkyMzM0NGI3MGEyYmE0NjQxLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY3NTMyNzQ.avif - **Categories**: belly-dance, dance, entertainment, festivals, art, storytelling - **Event Name**: Elephant Stone, OHS & Bad Weapon, Continental Drifft - **Description**: InformationAt the center of Montreals Elephant Stone is Rishi Dhir, a songwriter and sitarist who has spent twenty years blurring the lines between Western psych-pop and Indian classical tradition. What began in 2006 as a quest for tran - **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 at 08:00 pm – Wed Sep 16 2026 at 11:55 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/elephant-stone-ohs-and-bad-weapon-continental-drifft/210006270360616 - **Venue**: The Bug Jar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9hNGEzNjZkNGMxNzNhYzg5NThiMzA5NjMwOWY2MDEzYThkYmY5MzBjNDk5MmFhNTY0ZDUwMmRlMTliODJlYTc3LXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDU3Ni1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODAyMjI4Njg.avif - **Price**: USD 21 to 25 - **Categories**: Music - **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: 140 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/AATXAJxORbPQqJrne-bjJorzPrIqsiLvQ46VIHMLvlc4=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLD0MEzMaXOHubT3L7W-QQCwrSSYtwfGfuR2sz2RS0bOlGeqjNy=s96-c?sz=200 - Avatar: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/attendeethumb68c8b12b308d6.jpg - **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/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85NzYyOTYwNTk5ODU2ZTUxYTJlODA3ZmNiYWExMDYzNzkzYmQyZjZiY2JmYmM2ZGRiNWYyN2ViOTNiNzEyOWI5LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY0MC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4Njc1MjI1Mg.avif - **Categories**: festivals, mid-autumn-festivals, calendar ## Trending Events in Rochester - **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**: 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/events6/banners/ec018200-9b65-11f1-94c5-d3a2412e8c30-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1787099747 - **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=1786763433 - **Event Name**: Josh Turner at Kodak Center - **Venue**: Kodak Center - **Event Name**: Rochester VegFest 2026 - **Description**: Save the date! Rochester VegFest returns to Parcel 5 for a full day of plant-powered celebration, showcasing the best in vegan food, ethical living, and sustainable practices. This FREE outdoor festival features a lively mix of food and retail vendors, - **Venue**: Parcel 5 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/ecccbadcc8c66b04e3e31023de09cffd36128b46c67b4cc9a31cbca89dd563e4-rimg-w1200-h900-dcb8d8f8-gmir?v=1786901430 - **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**: Doug Benson - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/fdffbdb0-9ab5-11f1-9bc6-8b4f56db6c43-rimg-w1200-h801-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1787024191 - **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=1786810011 ## 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 August in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--august) - [Festivals Events in September in Rochester](https://allevents.in/rochester/festivals--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Rochester VegFest 2026 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Parcel 5), The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 08:00 pm at Blue Cross Arena), Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lyell Avenue). - **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 August 21–23, 2026? - **A:** Rochester VegFest 2026 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Parcel 5), Cake Fest 2026: Sweet Society (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lilac Arches @ Highland Park). - **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Rochester in August 2026? - **A:** M&T Bank Clothesline Art & Fine Craft Festival (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 05:00 am at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607), Rochester VegFest 2026 (Sun Aug 23 2026 at 10:00 am at Parcel 5), Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lyell Avenue), Cousins Maine Lobster at M&T Bank Clothesline Art Festival (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 10:00 am at 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY 14607), Cake Fest 2026: Sweet Society (Sat Aug 22 2026 at 12:00 pm at Lilac Arches @ Highland Park). - **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 500 University Ave, Rochester, NY, United States, New York 14607, Blue Cross Arena, Parcel 5. - **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Rochester range from USD 21 to USD 80. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Rochester? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Rochester include Memorial Art Gallery of the University of Rochester, Ticket Network Events, Rochester VegFest. - **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 North Greece](https://allevents.in/north-greece/festivals) - [Festivals in Fairport](https://allevents.in/fairport-ny/festivals) - [Festivals in North Chili](https://allevents.in/north-chili/festivals) - [Festivals in Webster](https://allevents.in/webster/festivals)