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201 4th St. SE
Suite 170
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-2200
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Mon-Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Riverside Music Series
Live Music. Big Names. No Tickets.
Est. 1992
Thank you to the thousands of fans, the musicians, and our partners who made the 2025 season unforgettable!
Save the dates - we'll be back in July and August 2026 with another five weeks of free concerts in the park. Lineup announcement coming spring 2026.
For more than 30 years, the Riverside Music Series has brought big-name bands and big summer energy to Mayo Park on Sunday nights.
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Highlights from 2025
- Family activities: New in 2025, guests could stop by the Rochester Art Center’s patio for low-key, drop-in fun. Each week included a rotating mix of bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and other kid-friendly play items.
- First-time performers: All five headliners were new to the Riverside stage this year, including Blind Melon, Caylee Hammack, and Hoobastank.
Follow @rochesterpublicmusic on Instagram or Rochester Public Music on Facebook for updates.
Low
@ Riverside Concerts Presents
- Date: 10/04/2019 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
- Location: Mayo Civic Center - Presentation Hall
30 Civic Center Dr. SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
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ON SALE: 8/19 (Members) • 8/26 (Public)
PRICES: $32 (Members) • $29 (Public)
Built on the harmonic sensibilities of Alan Sparhawk (guitar and vocals) and Mimi Parker (percussion and vocals), Low has quietly produced one of the more challenging catalogues in indie music. Since forming in 1993, the Duluth, Minnesota–based band has refined its subtle and hypnotic sound over the course of 13 albums, launching a subgenre (“slowcore”) and becoming a dynamic force onstage. Low has crafted its most radical-sounding release to date with their latest album Double Negative (2018) which appeared on best-of-2018 lists by National Public Radio, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Wire, among others. - Ticket Url https://www.ticketmaster.com/ch-mayo-presentation-hall-at-mayo-civic-center-tickets-rochester/venue/49509
- Artist Website URL https://www.chairkickers.com/home
“Riverside Concerts Presents” Low on Fri, Oct 4 at 7:30p at the Mayo Civic Center Presentation Hall in Rochester, MN.
PRICES: $29 (Members) • $32 (Public)
Sponsored by Shop Rochester, The Current, and KXLT Fox 47. Tickets at 507.328.2200 or online at ticketmaster.com.
Built on the harmonic sensibilities of Alan Sparhawk (guitar and vocals) and Mimi Parker (percussion and vocals), Low has quietly produced one of the more challenging catalogues in indie music. Since forming in 1993, the Duluth, Minnesota–based band has refined its subtle and hypnotic sound over the course of 13 albums, launching a subgenre (“slowcore”) and becoming a dynamic force onstage.
With Double Negative (2018), Low has crafted its most radical-sounding release to date. The record’s production wraps the band’s aching, bare-bones melodies in distortion, dissonance, and static, pushing the boundaries of its established sound. The bold approach paid off, with the record appearing on best-of-2018 lists by NPR, Pitchfork, Stereogum, and Wire, among others.
Don’t miss this band that, 25 years into its career, has made its masterpiece—a claustrophobic, engrossing, and uncomfortably beautiful album that’s perfectly suited for our times.
Memberships and Ticket Packages can be purchased through Riverside Concerts only. Order by phone at 507-328-2200 or 800-657-3980 or in person at 201 4th St. SE, Suite 170 (City Hall). Tickets available at Riverside Concerts in City Hall (walk-in or by phone, no handling fees), the Mayo Civic Center Box Office (walk-in, no handling fees), and Ticketmaster (online).
Riverside Concerts (Rochester Music Dept.) is a department of the City of Rochester, MN Government.
Listen and watch
Listen to the 2025 Season Sampler: Relive 2025's lineup with our curated Spotify playlist.
Alumni Playlist
Explore the artists who’ve helped shape Riverside over the years with our curated Spotify mix.
What is the Riverside Music Series?
This short video captures the spirit of the series.
Additional information
See below for answers to frequently asked questions.
Supporters & Partners
The Riverside Music Series is funded primarily by the City of Rochester. Support from sponsors, funders, and community partners helps us grow the series, welcome more people, and keep the music free and accessible for all.
2026 sponsorship opportunities are now available. Visit our Supporters & Partners page or email publicmusic@rochestermn.gov to learn more.
2025 Funding Partners
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Title Sponsor since 2008
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Grant Support
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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2025 Media Partners
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Minnesota 97.5
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Quick Country 96.5
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Y-105 FM
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2025 Family Activity Partner
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Rochester Art Center
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City Partners
We’re also grateful to Rochester Parks & Recreation, Rochester Public Works, the Rochester Police Department, and the Mayo Civic Center for their partnership and support.