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Rochester Concerts in December 2026

Rochester concerts in December 2026 are here—check the live music calendar below and jump on the best shows before they're gone.

Dec 03Thu • 7:00 PM

Winston Hodges

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Chris Thile & Aoife O'donovan

Aoife O'Donovan · Chris Thile

Kodak Hall at Eastman TheatreRochester, NY

Dec 04Fri • 9:00 PM

Chris Distefano

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 04Fri • 7:00 PM

Tony Scar

Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles RoomRochester, NY

Dec 04Fri • 7:30 PM

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

Kodak CenterRochester, NY

Dec 05Sat • 7:00 PM

Chris Distefano

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 05Sat • 7:00 PM

Tony Scar

Comedy at The Carlson - The Rickles RoomRochester, NY

Dec 07Mon • 7:00 PM

Distant - Into Despair Tour

Distant · Heavy//Hitter

The Montage Music HallRochester, NY

Dec 09Wed • 7:30 PM

The Rock Orchestra By Candlelight

Kodak CenterRochester, NY

Dec 10Thu • 6:00 PM

Men Without Hats

Photo City Music HallRochester, NY

Dec 10Thu • 7:00 PM

Dan Soder

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 11Fri • 9:00 PM

Dan Soder

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 12Sat • 8:00 PM

Lou Gramm: The Released Tour

Kodak CenterRochester, NY

Dec 12Sat • 9:00 PM

Dan Soder

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 8:00 PM

Joywave

AnthologyRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 9:00 PM

Ian Bagg

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 7:30 PM

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik's Gala Holiday Pops!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra · Jeff Tyzik

Kodak Hall at Eastman TheatreRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 6:00 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Classics

The Theater At Innovation SquareRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 8:30 PM

Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

The Theater At Innovation SquareRochester, NY

Dec 19Sat • 8:00 PM

Joywave

AnthologyRochester, NY

Dec 19Sat • 9:00 PM

Ian Bagg

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 19Sat • 7:30 PM

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik's Gala Holiday Pops!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra · Jeff Tyzik

Kodak Hall at Eastman TheatreRochester, NY

Dec 19Sat • 6:00 PM

Candlelight: Christmas Carols on Strings

The Theater At Innovation SquareRochester, NY

Dec 20Sun • 2:00 PM

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra: Jeff Tyzik's Gala Holiday Pops!

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra · Jeff Tyzik

Kodak Hall at Eastman TheatreRochester, NY

Dec 26Sat • 6:00 PM

The Uncle Louie Variety Show

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 31Thu • 7:00 PM

Todd Youngman

Comedy at The Carlson - Main ShowroomRochester, NY

Dec 31Thu • 7:00 PM

NYE Musical Mayhem

Blackfriars TheatreRochester, NY

Top Artists Coming to Rochester in December 2026

Joywave tickets in Rochester — Dec 18, 2026 →

Joywave

Rochester, NY's Joywave crafts indie rock, electropop, and electronic sounds. Known for their chart-topping Big Data collaboration "Dangerous" and hits like "Tongues" and "Destruction," their albums include "How Do You Feel Now?", "Content", "Possession", "Cleanse", and "Permanent Pleasure." They are recognized for their genre-blending style and engaging live shows.Read more

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Men Without Hats tickets in Rochester — Dec 10, 2026 →

Men Without Hats

New wave electro-pop/synth-pop pioneers Men Without Hats are led by founding members Ivan and Colin Doroschuk, with Sho Murray since 2016. Best known for The Safety Dance and Pop Goes The World, both inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Lou Gramm tickets in Rochester — Dec 12, 2026 →

Lou Gramm

Rochester, NY-born singer Lou Gramm rose as Foreigner’s frontman, co-writing hits like Cold as Ice and scoring the 1984 chart-topper I Want to Know What Love Is. He also had ’80s solo Top 10 singles Midnight Blue and Just Between You and Me.

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Aoife O'Donovan tickets in Rochester — Dec 4, 2026 →

Aoife O'Donovan

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Aoife O'Donovan blends folk, bluegrass, and indie rock. Founding member of Crooked Still and in trio I'm With Her; has 4 solo albums and 10 Grammy noms; featured on The Goat Rodeo Sessions.

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Popular Venues for Concerts in Rochester in December

FAQ

What Concerts Are Coming Up in Rochester in December 2026?

The concert listings for Rochester in December 2026 feature upcoming performers and dates, including Joywave (December 18, 2026), Men Without Hats (December 10, 2026), Lou Gramm (December 12, 2026), and Aoife O'Donovan (December 4, 2026). Check back for regular updates, and browse current shows to discover what’s coming up and explore the available ticket options.

What Venues Host Concerts in Rochester in December 2026?

Among the venues hosting concerts during December 2026 in Rochester are Comedy at The Carlson - Main Showroom, Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre, Kodak Center, and The Theater At Innovation Square. These are selected locations rather than a complete list; explore the event listings to find concert schedules and venue details for individual shows.

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