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Rochester, NY Events: Concerts & Comedy
Live events, concerts, sports, theatre and unforgettable tours — handpicked, city by city.
Rochester's calendar runs mainly on live music, with our listings tracking 162 concerts alongside a strong theatre and sports presence — 311 events in total.
Comedy at The Carlson is the busiest venue in our data, followed by West Herr Auditorium Theatre for the bigger touring shows. Blue Cross Arena anchors the city's major concerts and sporting fixtures, while Kodak Center Theater and OFC Creations Theatre Center round out the local performing-arts scene.
A genuine spread across comedy, arena concerts and community theatre gives Rochester one of the more balanced calendars in upstate New York.
Every listing links directly to a trusted ticketing partner for live pricing and availability. Browse the calendar below and filter by category or date to plan your visit.
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Aug
07
Aug
07
Concerts
Damon Wayans Jr.
Fri, Aug 7 · 7:00 PM
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
From $126
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Aug
07
Aug
07
Concerts
Damon Wayans Jr.
Fri, Aug 7 · 9:30 PM
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
From $126
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Aug
08
Other
Rochester Airshow
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:00 AM
Greater Rochester International Airport
From $121
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Aug
08
Concerts
Damon Wayans Jr.
Sat, Aug 8 · 7:00 PM
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
From $126
Details
Aug
08
Concerts
Damon Wayans Jr.
Sat, Aug 8 · 9:30 PM
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
From $126
Details
Aug
09
Other
Rochester Airshow
Sun, Aug 9 · 9:00 AM
Greater Rochester International Airport
From $129
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Aug
09
Concerts
Damon Wayans Jr.
Sun, Aug 9 · 7:00 PM
Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom
From $126
Details
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Things to do in Rochester — your questions answered
What events are happening in Rochester?
There are 311+ upcoming events listed in Rochester, including 162 concerts, 72 theatre and 68 sports. Browse the full Rochester events calendar to filter by date and category.
Can I book tickets for Rochester events on StayNxplore?
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