Discover Downtown Rochester

Beautiful days in downtown Rochester are ahead! Take advantage by grabbing lunch from a neighboring restaurant, finding a seat, and enjoying the live music provided by local musicians performing either in Peace Plaza or at The Deck on 4th and Zumbro. Here is who you can see throughout the Sidewalk Sessions 2023 season!

How have you enjoyed the free amenities like outdoor games, art activities, and musical performances in downtown Rochester? Share your feedback of these programs!

What does "ARPA" stand for? We'll tell you: in downtown Rochester, it means "A Resplendent Programming of Art"! With American Rescue Plan Act funds thanks to the City of Rochester, you can experience art in a variety of ways throughout downtown Rochester. Join an artist-led tour or take a self-guided tour to view downtown’s new murals and artwork on businesses’ exterior doors. The possibilities are endless when you seek out the beauty of this art in downtown.

Sidewalk Sessions provides free live musical performances each and every Monday and Friday. With the season now extended through September 16, there are more opportunities to enjoy music from local and regional musicians in Peace Plaza. Here are the performers who will entertain you during your lunch break at Sidewalk Sessions!

Music connects us. If the songs brought you to Sidewalk Sessions, we would love to hear your feedback of this free concert series in this short survey.

A byproduct of the pandemic, Sidewalk Sessions showcases local and regional musicians throughout downtown's public spaces. This year, find them performing every Monday and Friday from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. in Peace Plaza. Here's a look at who is up next for this free outdoor music series!

Get your daily dose of delight with Summer in the City presented by the Rochester Downtown Alliance. Every day of the week this summer will have something happening within the 44 blocks of downtown. Let’s preview the fun to be had!