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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.

ON SALE - MEMBERS

Ladysmith Black Mambazo/Run Boy Run/Under the Streetlamp

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  • Location: Riverside Concerts in City Hall
    201 4th St. SE, Suite 170
    Rochester, Minnesota 55904
  • Introduction: Tickets on sale for Riverside Concerts Members Only. Members get a 10% plus off access to early on sale dates. Cost is only $10 per year.
  • Intro Text Tickets on sale for LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, RUN BOY RUN, and UNDER THE STREETLAMP to Riverside Concerts Members Only! Member Tickets, New Memberships and Buy-All-3 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).
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Tickets on sale for LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO, RUN BOY RUN, and UNDER THE STREETLAMP to Riverside Concerts Members Only!

Riverside Concerts, Davies Printing, Charter Communications, and Minnesota Public Radio present LADYSMITH BLACK MAMABAZO on Friday, February 3 at 7:30 PM in the Mayo Civic Center Arena. For over 50 years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has warmed the hearts of audiences with their uplifting vocal harmonies, signature dance moves, charming onstage banter, and those white tennis shoes. Recently, the multiple Grammy Award winning South African a cappella group celebrated the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking collaboration with Paul Simon on his seminal album, Graceland.
REGULAR $29 • MEMBERS $26.25 • RESERVED SEATING

Riverside Concerts, Arts Midwest, and KXLT Fox 47 present RUN BOY RUN on Saturday, March 4 at 7:30 PM at the Rochester Art Center. The unique sound of Run Boy Run is rooted in the traditional music of the Appalachian South. In recent years, bands like Nickel Creek, Crooked Still, and others have revived a sense of innovation in traditional American music. Run Boy Run continues this journey into music that is dynamic, orchestral, and overflowing with beauty. Run Boy Run exists in the tension between tradition and frontier. REGULAR $25 • MEMBERS $22.50 • GENERAL ADMISSION

Riverside Concerts and Charter Communications present UNDER THE STREETLAMP on Friday, April 28 at 7:30 PM in the Mayo Civic Center Auditorium. One of America’s hottest vocal groups, with three top PBS specials, featuring recent leading cast members of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys, performing an evening of Doo-Wop, Motown and old-time Rock ‘n’ Roll favorites including songs from the Drifters, the Beach Boys, the Beatles and more. Plus, a show stopping salute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons! REGULAR $38/$32.50 • MEMBERS $34.50/$29.50 • RESERVED SEATING

Member Tickets, New Memberships and Buy-All-3 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).

BECOME A MEMBER AND SAVE!...10% OFF
Become a Riverside Concerts Member for only $10/year and receive a 10% discount on concert tickets and access to early on-sale campaigns!

BUY-ALL-3 AND SAVE EVEN MORE!...15% OFF
Buy a ticket to all 3 concerts and save 15%, plus a complimentary membership.
Price: $78.75

ON SALE DATES:
Tuesday, Dec. 6 (Members Only - available only through Riverside Concerts in City Hall)
Tuesday, Dec. 13 (General Public)

Riverside Concerts Box Office Hours:
507.328.2200, 800.657.3980
Monday - Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday CLOSED

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