Party in the Park Concert Series

Join the Party every Thursday! 

Each summer, the Party in the Park concert series brings thousands of music fans to downtown Rochester each summer for a night of world class entertainment in an outdoor setting.  

• All concerts are held Thursday evenings, June 7 through August 9, from 5 to 10 p.m.  
• All concerts take place at the Riverside Festival Site, at the corner of Exchange Blvd and Court St.
• See below for important admission, facility, and other info.

Summer 2012 Lineup

JUNE 7: Molly Hatchet
JUNE 14:  Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers with special guest Van Ghost
JUNE 21:Rusted Root with special guest Lauren Mann & The Fairly Odd Folk
JUNE 28: Get the Led Out- The American Led Zeppelin
JULY 5: Tower of Power
JULY 12: Young the Giant
JULY 19: The Grass Roots
JULY 26: Chuck Prophet
AUG 2: 7 Walkers featuring Bill Kreutzmann & Papa Mali
AUG 9: George Thorogood & the Destroyers with special guest Tom Hambridge

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale May 10. There are two ticketing options available:

• Individual admission at the door is $2 per concert. 
• A  "10-week Party Pass" is $15 (a $5 savings!) and allows the pass holder a streamlined entry to the concerts.
• Children under 12 are free.
• Regular admission tickets can be purchased at the concerts.
• Party Passes can be purchased ahead of time at the Blue Cross Arena, House of Guitars, Record Archive and The Bop Shop.
• Tickets can also be purchased on www.ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000 with associated service charges. Tickets are non-refundable and non-replaceable.

Where to Park, What to Bring, and What to Eat!

• Parking is available on-street and at nearby parking garages, including the Court Street Garage at the corner of South Avenue and Court Street and at the Sister Cities Garage, 28 S. Fitzhugh St. for a $4 Special Events fee.  
• Concert-goers may NOT bring food or beverages (with the exception of one sealed bottle of water) into the concerts.
• A wide selection of food will be offered at Party in the Park including hot dogs, burgers, veggie burgers, steak sandwiches, pulled pork, pizza, BBQ cornish game hens, and curly fries.
• For the comfort and safety of everyone, patrons are asked to leave their skateboards, in-line skates and pets at home.   
• The City maintains a "No Chairs" policy for the safety of patrons; however, bleachers are provided.  
• No cameras or recording devices.   

Party in the Park is sponsored by the City of Rochester with corporate support from City Newspaper, Heineken, Dos Equis, New Castle, 95.1 The Brew, 100.5 The Drive, AT&T, Hank Parker's Party & Tent Rental, Continental School of Beauty, Ricoh and Mancuso Limousine.

For more information, visit: http://www.rochesterevents.com/festivals-events/party-in-the-park