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Rochester Public Music brings free concerts and creative programs to parks, schools, and public spaces across the city. We invite everyone to connect through live music — no tickets required.

All events are free and open to the public, unless otherwise noted.

Thomas X

@The Historic Chateau Theatre

Please note: this event has been moved indoors to The Chateau Theatre.

Updated Schedule

6:30 p.m. Doors open. Admission is free, with capacity limited to 500 attendees. This will be a mostly standing-room event. A limited number of seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

7:00 p.m. Thomas X performance begins.

Meet the Artist

Thomas X promotional photo Thomas X is an Ojibwe hip hop artist from Red Lake Nation. His music brings bold beats, sharp lyrics, and a powerful sense of purpose. With a focus on Native youth and cultural pride, his work celebrates identity, challenges stereotypes, and uplifts the next generation.

About Passport Sessions

Presented by Rochester Public Music, Passport Sessions highlights distinct musical traditions from around the world—and close to home. Artists perform free outdoor concerts during Thursdays Downtown and lead outreach events with Rochester’s Summer SACC program.

About Thursdays Downtown

Thursdays Downtown is Rochester’s weekly summer street festival, featuring food, music, local makers, and family fun. Learn more at the RDA website.

Presented In Partnership

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Thursdays Downtown
Rochester Public Schools logo
Summer SACC (Rochester Public Schools)

Grant Support

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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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