Rochester Lilac Festival
Held annually in Highland Park, a historic landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the festival showcases more than 500 varieties of lilacs in full bloom, drawing visitors from across the country.
Held annually in Highland Park, a historic landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, the festival showcases more than 500 varieties of lilacs in full bloom, drawing visitors from across the country.
Party in the Park is Rochester’s outdoor summer concert series, bringing live music and good vibes to the heart of downtown.
Discover the City Hall Link Gallery, showcasing Rochester's local art and culture with dynamic exhibitions and student artwork.
Learn about the City's various arts initiatives, including the Percent for the Arts program, as well as funding opportunities for artists and arts organizations.
Major special events taking place on City-owned parks, streets, and other public spaces.
City of Rochester News Release City Celebrates Legacy of Frederick Douglass with Statue Restoration (Monday, April 10, 2023) — In continued celebration of Frederick Douglass’ legacy, the City of Rochester has acquired 10 of the Frederick Douglass statues originally created for the “Year of Dou
Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival returns on August 24, 2024 at Innovative Field For all of the exciting details about the 28th anniversary celebration, visithttps://www.rocsummersoulfest.com/ Questions? Email Xperience Live, event promoter.
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This full orchestra performance returns to Parcel 5 on July 12, 2024!
The City of Rochester is proud to sponsor the annual two-day arts festival in the beautiful, historic Corn Hill neighborhood. The Festival showcases hundreds of artists from across the country, as well as talented musicians from near and far.
An artist reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., today, Friday, July 12, at the City Hall Link Gallery, 30 Church St. “The Art of Studio 8” exhibit showcases the diverse talents and rich artistic expressions of the local creators at the Studio 8 Art Partnership and can be viewed through Wednesday, July 31.
Reception for the 13th annual juried international Art of the Book & Paper exhibit
Experience the work of Manuel Rivera-Ortiz, renowned Puerto Rican photographer.
The Bands on the Bricks concert series brings the City of Rochester Public Market alive with national-act and local live music on five consecutive Friday nights in July and August. Food and drink vendors will be there to complete your night!
Free concert in the Kate Gleason Auditorium featuring Katie Morey.
Free concert in the Kate Gleason Auditorium featuring Paxtor.
Join us at How We ROC Pilot Artist Reception!
Lecture About Art, Forgeries, and Forgers
The objective of the City Mark Capital Art Project is to give Rochester a new permanent physical Artwork that recognizes and celebrates the City Mark design. Hidden in the design’s simplicity are the two iconic images steeped in our City’s heritage: an old mill wheel and a five-petal lilac.