Rochester Public Music brings people together through concerts, cultural programs, and music education. Our events are free and public by design.
We turn parks into concert venues, bring artists into classrooms, and share music across neighborhoods. Our work is rooted in shared experience, local connection, and the belief that music belongs to everyone.
Music with Purpose.
Rochester Public Music is a department of the City of Rochester.
Our Programs
FORWARD Park Concerts: Free summer concerts in Rochester parks. Local bands, local food, and space for everyone to gather.
Riverside Music Series: Live music. Big names. No tickets. Large-scale concerts featuring chart-topping acts and rising stars.
Sound School: In-school residencies where students explore rhythm, movement, and musical identity — from hip hop and taiko drumming to close-harmony singing.
Passport Sessions: Free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown, celebrating culture and connection through sound.
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With 70's punk and garage band influences, Under the Pavilion's music features melodic guitar riffs, driving drums and loud bass! Founding members Pat Obert, guitar/lead vocals, and Adam Lien, bass, have been collaborating since college and released their first album, When We Started, February 2019. Throughout the years the group has played with many notable groups including Har Mar Superstar, Bad Bad Hats and Yam Haus. Under the Pavilion continues to gig throughout the regional area as well as play local festival gigs such as Big Turn Music Fest and Thursday's on First. Reservations available July 16 at 507.328.2200
With 70's punk and garage band influences, Under the Pavilion's music features melodic guitar riffs, driving drums and loud bass! Founding members Pat Obert, guitar/lead vocals, and Adam Lien, bass, have been collaborating since college and released their first album, When We Started, February 2019. Joining them, Alex Smith on guitars and Alex Ortberg on drums, the group released a new single "Sixteenth Street" along with the B-Side "NASCAR" November 2019 in preparation for their second full length studio album. Following their album release the group signed on and began working with Merrifield Records created by Mike Hindert, bassist for The Bravery. Throughout the years the group has played with many notable groups including Har Mar Superstar, Bad Bad Hats and Yam Haus. Under the Pavilion continues to gig throughout the regional area as well as play local festival gigs such as Big Turn Music Fest and Thursday's on First.
These events are "drive-in" style concert experiences where you watch the show from your vehicle, hear the music over your car stereo, while maintaining adherence to social distancing guidelines. The FM broadcast frequency will be announced at each show. While these events are free, attendance is by reservation only. Attendees must call the Riverside Concerts office (507.328.2200) one week prior to each scheduled event to request an email reservation for the show. Reservations will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis.
Safety Guidelines: 1) Do not arrive at the concert area any earlier than 30-minutes prior to the start time (any cars waiting to gain access will be asked to leave and come back) 2) Only vehicles displaying a valid reservation will be admitted to the event. 3) Each household should be in a separate car. 4) Carpooling does not comply with social distancing guidelines. 5) People with COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.) should not attend. 6) Attendees should remain in their cars. 7) No reserved spots. Parking attendants will direct your vehicle to an available space. 8) Cars will be parked with one empty space between them to maintain a minimum safe distance of 6 feet. 9) There should be no passing of objects or physical contact between vehicles. 10) Bathrooms facilities will not be provided for the public. 11) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted
All events will be live streamed on Riverside Concerts’ Facebook & YouTube pages.
Missed a show? Want to rewatch a favorite moment? Explore our growing collection of concert videos and behind-the-scenes footage on our YouTube channel.
From festival highlights to full-length performances, you can enjoy select Rochester Public Music events anytime, anywhere — part of our commitment to access and inclusion.
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