# Music Festivals in Rochester 2026 | Lineups & Passes

- **Subtitle**: Find music festivals in Rochester 2026 — full lineups, dates and multi-day passes. Discover who's headlining and book festival tickets early.
- **Category**: Music Festivals
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Looking for the best Rochester Music Festivals in 2026!? Music fans are ready to return to live venues and festival organizers have plenty in store for them in 2026, with dozens of big and small Music Festivals on the schedule in Rochester. Explore best of Music Festivals 2026 happening in Rochester.

## Music Festivals Events in Rochester

- **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,
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: music, festivals, live-music, art, cooking, entertainment
- **Event Name**: The Rochester RnB Festival - at Blue Cross Arena
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  - **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
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- **Event Name**: Lyell Avenue Music and Culture Festival
  - **Description**: Join us for a free family-friendly day filled with music, food, vendors and resources.
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: festivals, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Ultra Sunn
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 20 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/rochester/ultra-sunn/2300030482165028
  - **Venue**: Photo City Music Hall
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## 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
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- **Event Name**: Damon Wayans Jr.
  - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
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- **Event Name**: Rochester R&B Festival: Keith Sweat
  - **Venue**: Blue Cross Arena
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Doug Benson at Comedy at The Carlson
  - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson
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- **Event Name**: Doug Benson
  - **Venue**: Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
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- **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
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Music Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** 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), Ultra Sunn (Sun Sep 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Photo City Music Hall).
- **Q**: What Music 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).
- **Q**: What Music Festivals events are happening in Rochester in August 2026?
  - **A:** 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).
- **Q**: How can I find Music Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Music 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 Music 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 Music Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Music Festivals events in Rochester include Parcel 5, Blue Cross Arena, Lyell Avenue.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Music Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Music Festivals events in Rochester include Rochester VegFest, Vivid Events, Lyell Avenue Business Association.
- **Q**: Are there any online Music Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Music 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 Music Festivals events in Rochester?
  - **A:** Follow the Music Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Music Festivals events are listed in Rochester.

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