Bands on the Bricks

The Market's Signature Free Summer Live Music Series

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the 2020 Bands on the Bricks will be postponed until further notice. The Market will continue to operate as an essential retailer on regular Market days for community access to food ONLY, but will be placing all special events on hold (as advised by Public Health Officials.) Please check back for updates, and stay well! 

One of Rochester's most popular FREE concert series, Bands on the Bricks brings the City of Rochester Public Market to the evening set with national-act and local live music on five consecutive Friday nights in July and August.  Food and drink vendors will be on hand to provide the sustenance you need to dance the evening away!  

2020 Schedule 

(Fridays) July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7 from 6-10 p.m. 

Stay tuned for talent info and schedules! 

Rules, Regulations and Tips for Attendees

Shows start at 6 p.m., gates open 5:30 p.m.
No shoes, no shirts, no entry.
All bags are subject to search.
No smoking under vendor sheds, or close enough to the sheds that smoke can get underneath.
No pets.
No bicycles inside the event gates (but we encourage you to ride your bike to the events).
No skateboards or in-line skates.
Attendees can bring in one sealed bottle of water per person (no other food or beverages).
No drones.
Seating is limited so consider a folding chair!

More Market Events

Learn about other Public Market Special Events at our main Special Events page.

Vendor Information and Application

If you are interested in vending food and drink or other goods at future Bands on the Bricks events, stay tuned to this page in spring to download the vendor application. Note that space can only be reserved with submission of complete application and payment.

Questions?

Contact the Market office at (585) 428-6907, or email us at pmarket@cityofrochester.gov. 

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