Your Guide to Thursdays Downtown 2025

Thursdays Downtown 2025: Rochester’s Ultimate Summer Street Festival

Get ready to experience the heart of summer in Downtown Rochester with Thursdays Downtown, the city’s weekly festival celebrating community, culture and creativity. Running every Thursday from June 12 to August 14, 2025 (excluding July 3), this free event transforms Downtown into a vibrant hub of activity from 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Live Music Across Two Stages

Each week, enjoy a diverse lineup of live performances on two stages:

Altra Federal Credit Union Stage on 1st Avenue SW
Kahler Grand Hotel Stage on 2nd Avenue SW (Discovery Walk)

From local favorites to nationally recognized artists, the music spans genres and styles, ensuring there’s something for every music lover.

Schedule of Live Music Performances

50 Food + Beverage Vendors

Savor a wide array of food and beverages from local vendors offering everything from lunch selections to coffee and tea to sweets and treats to cold beverages. Visit food vendors with establishments in Downtown and all over the Rochester and local area.

50 Local Artisan Vendors

Explore a vibrant vendor market featuring:

Clothing and Accessories
Jewelry and Artisanal Goods
Home Decor and Antiques
Specialty Foods and Health Products

Support local businesses and discover one-of-a-kind items as you stroll through the market.

Arts and Family-Friendly Activities

Immerse yourself in the arts with live demonstrations, interactive exhibits and activities suitable for all ages. From visual arts to hands-on crafts, Thursdays Downtown offers engaging experiences for the whole family.

Event Details

Dates: Every Thursday from June 12 to August 14, 2025 (excluding July 3)
Time: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Location: 1st Avenue SW & 2nd Avenue SW (From 2nd St. SW to 4th St. SW)

Join your friends and neighbors at Thursdays Downtown to eat, drink, dance and shop the day away! For more information and weekly updates, visit the official Thursdays Downtown page and follow us on Instagram and Facebook for regular event updates.

Don’t miss out on the excitement!

Thank you to our partners!
Mayo Clinic Family Nook
Altra Federal Credit Union
Kahler Hospitality Group
Olmstead Medical Center
Gillette Pepsi Companies
People’s Food Co-Op
IHG
Wings Credit Union
WSU-R
RCTC
Mayo Blook Donors Program
IBM
Merchants Bank
Kraus Anderson
KAAL ABC 6 News
KIMT 3 News
KTTC
Minnesota 97.5 Greatest Hits
Townsquare Media Rochester
Minnesota Public Radio
Waste Management