Independent event guide

Indie/Alt Concerts in Rochester 2026-2027

Find indie and alt concerts in Rochester, NY for 2026-2027 and browse the upcoming schedule to catch your next great live show.

Oct 23Fri • 7:30 PM

Jeff Tweedy

Rochester Institute of Technology Performing Arts CenterRochester, NY

Oct 23Fri • 7:00 PM

Martin Sexton

Water Street Music HallRochester, NY

Oct 24Sat • 7:00 PM

Neko Case

Water Street Music HallRochester, NY

Nov 11Wed • 6:00 PM

Rehab

Photo City Music HallRochester, NY

Nov 11Wed • 8:00 PM

BEAT - Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of KING CRIMSON

Kodak CenterRochester, NY

Nov 13Fri • 7:00 PM

Drug Church

The Montage Music HallRochester, NY

Nov 17Tue • 8:00 PM

The Menzingers: Everything I Ever Saw North American Tour

The Menzingers · Hot Water Music

AnthologyRochester, NY

Nov 17Tue • 6:00 PM

The Bones of J.R. Jones

Photo City Music HallRochester, NY

Nov 21Sat • 7:30 PM

An Evening With Goose

Blue Cross ArenaRochester, NY

Nov 22Sun • 7:00 PM

Emo Orchestra

AnthologyRochester, NY

Nov 29Sun • 7:00 PM

Bill Kirchen’s Honky Tonk Holiday Show: presented by Bop Shop Records

Lovin' CupRochester, NY

Dec 07Mon • 7:00 PM

Distant - Into Despair Tour

Distant · Heavy//Hitter

The Montage Music HallRochester, NY

Dec 10Thu • 6:00 PM

Men Without Hats

Photo City Music HallRochester, NY

Dec 18Fri • 8:00 PM

Joywave

AnthologyRochester, NY

Dec 19Sat • 8:00 PM

Joywave

AnthologyRochester, NY

Feb 04, 2027Thu • 10:15 PM

Matt Mathews

Kodak CenterRochester, NY

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