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Relax after work as the popular Rochester City Parks Series returns with intimate performances Tuesday nights in Rochester neighborhoods featuring RPO ensembles. The Marimba Band plays at International Plaza.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. The concert is FREE and tickets are not required. In the event of inclement weather (determined by RPO staff), the concert will move to an indoor rain location.
Rain location: To be determined (as of 5/18/2026)

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For tickets, call 585-244-7060 x229 or email info@tbk.org

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The Fulton Chain of Lakes Performing Arts Council is celebrating 26 years of bringing music to Arrowheadd Park! The RPO with guest conductor Matthew Kraemer return to the Adirondacks for the final concert of the RPO Outdoors series.
Schedule:
3PM: FREE Instrument Petting Zoo under the tent at Arrowhead Park. An instrument petting zoo allows children and families to explore, touch, and play a variety of musical instruments in a fun and interactive setting. Guided by friendly musicians, participants can discover the joy of making music and learn about different instruments up close. Presented by the RPO. All ages welcome, no registration needed.
4-7PM: Fundraising Cocktail Reception This year’s cocktail party, with sumptuous appetizers and open bar, will take place under a large tent overlooking Fourth Lake on the grounds of Eagle Bay Village, catered by The Eagle Bay House. Tickets for the cocktail party are $150/person and include preferred seating for the RPO concert. A shuttle will be provided between Eagle Bay Village and Arrowhead Park.
7:30PM: Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra Concert with guest conductor Matthew Kraemer. Your RPO performs under the tent at Arrowhead Park. Concert general admission including fees: $39.19; teens 19 and under are $28.52. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. Tickets purchased online can be sent by mail up until July 13, afterwhich they will be held at Will Call at Arrowhead Park.
Parking for this event is available at Arrowhead Park and in the lot near the entrance to The Woods Inn. Additional parking is at Fern Park and in the lot between Church of the Lakes and St. Anthony’s Church.
 
 

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Relax after work as the popular Rochester City Parks Series returns with intimate performances Tuesday nights in Rochester neighborhoods featuring RPO ensembles. A jazz trio plays at Barrington Street Park (corner of Barrington Street and Park Ave.).
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. The concert is FREE and tickets are not required. In the event of inclement weather (determined by RPO staff), the concert will move to an indoor rain location.
Rain location: Immanuel Baptist Church (815 Park Ave.)

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Join your RPO and guest conductor Matthew Kraemer for a star-spangled program that ends with a spectacular fireworks display.

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Join your RPO and guest conductor Matthew Kraemer for a night offering music everyone can enjoy!
Tickets: Adult – Pay-what-you-want; Kids under 18 FREE!
FREE for ticket holders: This year we’re continuing to provide kid-friendly pre-concert activities (5:30–7:15 PM) including the RPO’s Musical Instrument Petting Zoo!
VIP Dinner Package (pre-concert dinner and patio seating for the performance): $93 (all-in pricing includes service fees) – VIP dinner happens rain or shine!
Schedule:
5:30 PM – Early entrance beginning at 5:30PM; food trucks available
6:30 PM – Dinner served to VIP Experience passholders
7:30 PM – RPO concert
(Concert Rain Date: Sunday, July 19)
 

Sponsored by the Kilian J. and Caroline F. Schmitt Foundation
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Join your RPO and guest conductor Matthew Kraemer for a night offering music everyone can enjoy!
Tickets: Adult – Pay-what-you-want; Kids under 18 FREE!
FREE for ticket holders: This year we’re continuing to provide kid-friendly pre-concert activities (5:30–7:15 PM) including the RPO’s Musical Instrument Petting Zoo!
VIP Dinner Package (pre-concert dinner and patio seating for the performance): $93 (all-in pricing includes service fees) – VIP dinner happens rain or shine!
Schedule:
5:30 PM – Early entrance beginning at 5:30PM; food trucks available
6:30 PM – Dinner served to VIP Experience passholders
7:30 PM – RPO concert
(Concert Rain Date: Sunday, July 19)
 

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Relax after work as the popular Rochester City Parks Series returns with intimate performances Tuesday nights in Rochester neighborhoods featuring RPO ensembles. A string quartet plays at the Maplewood Rose Garden.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. The concert is FREE and tickets are not required. In the event of inclement weather (determined by RPO staff), the concert will move to an indoor rain location.
Rain location: To be determined (as of 5/18/2026)

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Co-produced with the City of Rochester, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra returns to Parcel 5 for an unforgettable evening of live music under the open sky. Flower City Pride Band will perform first with the RPO taking the stage around 8 PM.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase from these food truck vendors (Bubble Waffle Bus • Chef’s Mobile Kitchen • Christy’s Kettle Corn • Dars Delights • Eat Greek • Rob’s Kabobs • Roc Dilla • Tom’s Traveling Coffee Truck).
Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for a comfortable listening experience downtown.
This Downtown Definitely event is FREE and tickets are not required.
 

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Join the RPO for a summer evening performance on the Great Meadow featuring a variety of pieces recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States. This concert is sponsored by Tom and Nan Hildebrandt.
Tickets for this event will go on sale in June 2026.
 

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Your RPO returns to Brockport this summer!
Head to SUNY Brockport SERC for a program led by our new Assistant Conductor Jake Taniguchi. It will be his first concert conducting the orchestra.
This concert is free (tickets are not required) and there’s ample free parking near the SERC.

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Grab a custard, unfold that lawn chair, and take in those lovely lake breezes as assistant conductor Jake Taniguchi and your RPO performs in the pavilion in Ontario Beach Park.
Concerts by the Shore is a 39-year Rochester tradition, providing many a perfect summer night on the shore of Great Lake Ontario.
Wegmans has generously sponsored the series since its inception; the City of Rochester and Monroe County also provide support for the series.
The event is free and tickets are not required.