Things to Do in Rochester This Week

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7 live music venues 3 trivia spots 2 karaoke bars 6 patios 5 happy hours

This week · Jul 22–Jul 26· Updated daily

This week in Rochester, explore 21 upcoming events across live music, trivia, and arts & culture. Browse updated events for Jul 22–Jul 26, including free events, shows, and things to do nearby.

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Trivia & quiz nights

Sager-Stoneyard Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sager-Stoneyard Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sager Beer Works

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Metal Church

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Montage Music Hall

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Tomorrow

Live Music · Rochester

Samantha Fish and The Adam Ezra Group

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Martin Luther King Jr. Park at Manhattan Square

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This weekend

Live Music · Canandaigua

Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC

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Arts & Culture · Rochester

Derek Hough - Symphony of Dance: Encore

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · Time TBA

Sager-Stoneyard Summer Jazz Fest

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sager-Stoneyard Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Sager Beer Works

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Tomorrow

Live Music · Rochester

Nektar: presented by Bop Shop Records

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · Time TBA

Metal Church

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM

Montage Music Hall

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Comedy

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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Devon Walker

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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Comedy

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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Devon Walker

Fri, Jul 24, 2026 · 9:15 PM

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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Music & Theater

Strasenburgh Planetarium Star Theater

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Laser ABBA

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Strasenburgh Planetarium Star Theater

Rick Ross

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

ESL Ballpark

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Comedy

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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· Rochester

Devon Walker

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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Music & Theater

Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC

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· Canandaigua

Alison Krauss And Union Station

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 7:30 PM

Constellation Brands-Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center: CMAC

Derek Hough

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · Time TBA

Derek Hough

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · Time TBA

Kodak Center

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Comedy

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

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· Rochester

Devon Walker

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 · 9:15 PM

Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom

Sager-Stoneyard Trivia Night

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Classic

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Good Smoke BBQ

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

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Trivia Night

Spotted Octopus Brewing Co.

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Trivia · Rochester

Classic

Thu, Jul 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Spotted Octopus Brewing Co.

Hosted by Geeks Who Drink

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This weekend

Watch Party

Sun, Jul 26, 2026 · 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Firehouse Saloon

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Top venues in Rochester

Sager Beer Works33 upcoming Bar-Bill East12 upcoming Spotted Octopus Brewing Co.13 upcoming Vinyl57 upcoming Firehouse Saloon13 upcoming Multi Use Community Cultural Center2 upcoming Bowl-A-Roll Lanes1 upcoming

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What is happening in Rochester this week?

There are 21 events listed in Rochester this week, including live music, trivia, and arts & culture. The list updates daily and shows only events that haven't ended yet.

Where can I find live music in Rochester this week?

There are 9 live-music events listed in Rochester this week — see the live music section, or browse live music in Rochester.