Upcoming Concerts
Explore what the RPO has in store next.
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- Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin -
- Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin -
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- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
- The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet -
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- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
- Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops! -
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- Schumann’s Cello Concerto with Annie Jacobs-Perkins -
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- Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue -
- Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue -
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NOTE: The dates on this concert have changed due to a scheduling conflict Original dates: Friday and Saturday, November 21 & 22, 2025 Concert sponsored by Series sponsored by…
FREE Around the Town Concert – East High School
This event is FREE but tickets are required. RPO For All Sponsor Supported by Christine Colucci The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra brings its beloved Around the Town series to East High…
ROCmusic Side-By-Side with RPO
RPO For All Sponsor Concert sponsored by Concert supported by THE CONCERT IS FREE AND TICKETS ARE NOT REQUIRED. This spring, the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces once again with…
RPO @ RIT: Bob Sneider Jazz Trio
This event is free and open to all. The RPO at RIT series concludes this season with Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s Jazz Trio led by Bob Sneider on Thursday, April 30,…
The Music of Tina Turner
All hail the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll! Superstar singers LaKisha Jones, Nova Y. Payton, and Armando Imagines will take you on a journey through Tina Turner’s legendary musical career…
Rhythm & Romance
CONCERT SPONSORED BY Experience a mesmerizing fusion of musical worlds as the legendary Wu Man brings the haunting beauty of the pipa to life in Zhao Jiping’s Pipa Concerto. The…
Mother Goose with Rochester City Ballet
Concert sponsored by (Bruce Marche, Matthew Geherin, Kristen Storey, and Matthew Hettinga) and Series sponsored In Loving Memory of Lenore P. Lesser Classic fairytales come to life with your RPO…
Broadway in Hollywood!
Sponsored by Series sponsored by and You've seen these iconic films based on musicals before; now hear the music live with your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! This vibrant program brings together…
Mozart & Haydn
Beyond a limited number of seats that will be available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis at the venue this Sunday, this performance is SOLD-OUT! Thank you for your…
RPO @ RIT PAC: Mozart & Haydn
Your RPO will perform for the very first time at the brand-new RIT Performing Arts Center! Music Director Andreas Delfs leads your RPO in a program highlighting Mozart, Haydn, and Lowell…
RPO 25/26 Season Gala
This celebration of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2025-26 Season brings you an evening filled with Voices of Today! This fantastic night includes cocktails, dinner, and a full orchestra performance conducted…
Season Finale: Carmina Burana
The season reaches a thrilling climax as Andreas Delfs leads the RPO, the Rochester Oratorio Society, Bach Children's Chorus of Rochester, and powerhouse soloists in Carl Orff’s electrifying Carmina Burana—a…
RPYO Spring Concert
Series sponsored by Join us for RPYO’s final concert of the season! Tickets are pay-what-you-want with all proceeds going directly to the RPYO mission. Xavier Joseph was introduced to the violin at age three, and what began as small hands tracing notes has grown into fourteen years of shaping sound through imagination. He studies at…
Red, White and Boom! at CMAC
Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by The RPO returns to CMAC to kick off the 2026 summer concert season! Fans will celebrate America’s birthday with the RPO and enjoy stirring Sousa spectaculars, favorite toe-tappers, and inspiring anthems as the orchestra performs favorite red, white and blue melodies complete with fireworks! RPO Music Director Maestro…
RPO @ Red Wings
6:05 PM Game | 8:30 PM Concert* ESL Ballpark Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by Come for the game, stay for the music! The Rochester Red Wings take on the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs at home for a 5-game series through the Fourth of July weekend. After Friday's game, RPO Music Director…
RPO @ Perinton Center Park Amphitheater
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by The Town of Perinton’s Center Stage Summer Concert Series brings live music to the Perinton Center Park Amphitheater. The Fairport High School Band takes the stage at 6 PM with your RPO performing around 7:30 PM. The event is free and…
City of Rochester Parks Series: Susan B. Anthony Square Park
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by Relax after work as the popular Rochester City Parks Series returns with intimate performances Tuesday nights in Rochester neighborhoods featuring RPO ensembles. The Bob Sneider Trio plays at Susan B. Anthony Square Park. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. The concert…
RPO @ SUNY Brockport
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by 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…
RPO @ Ontario Beach
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by 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…
RPO Under The Stars
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by 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.…
RPO @ Genesee Country Village & Museum
Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by 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. Doors will open at 5:30PM for guests to purchase food and beverages and stake…
LOCATION CHANGE: City of Rochester Parks Series: Edgerton R-Center
LOCATION CHANGE DUE TO TEMPERATURE Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by 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 Edgerton R-Center. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.…
Windborne’s The Music of Led Zeppelin
Kodak Center (200 Ridge Rd) 200 W Ridge Rd, Rochester, NY, United StatesSpecials sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by Experience the power and intensity of Zeppelin’s legendary catalog brought to life by your RPO in a high-voltage symphonic rock show led by conductor and arranger Brent Havens. This is a one-night-only event. Performed with full orchestra, amplified rock band, and dynamic lighting, this electrifying concert fuses symphonic…
CANCELLED – RPO @ SUNY Geneseo
Sponsored by the Gertrude Chanler Fund at the Rochester Area Community Foundation Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by Join your RPO and guest conductor Matthew Kraemer for a star-spangled program that ends with a spectacular fireworks display.
MOVING INDOORS – City of Rochester Parks Series: Barrington Street Park
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by Relax after work as the popular Rochester City Parks Series returns with intimate performances Tuesday nights in Rochester neighborhoods featuring RPO ensembles. A saxophone quartet plays at Immanuel Baptist Church (815 Park Ave) due to the threat of inclement weather and…
RPO @ Temple B’rith Kodesh
Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by For tickets, call 585-244-7060 x229 or email info@tbk.org
RPO Outdoors @ Inlet
Outdoors Series sponsored by Season sponsored by 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…
City of Rochester Parks Series: International Plaza
Sponsored by Outdoors Series sponsored by RPO For All sponsored by Season sponsored by 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…
PHILS SPECIAL: RPO @ Fringe Contemporary Works with Theremin
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesSpecials and Holidays sponsored by As part of the 2026 Rochester Fringe Festival, your RPO brings a thrilling one-night-only program to Eastman Theatre that pushes the boundaries of orchestral sound.…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Haydn
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz…
Opening Night: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour 26/27 Philharmonics season opens with a bold celebration of American creativity and timeless orchestral power. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in a world premiere by Michael Torke…
Peer Gynt With John de Lancie
Step into the world of myth, memory, and music as your RPO presents a rare, semi-staged performance of Grieg’s Peer Gynt. Led by acclaimed actor John de Lancie, best known…
Pops Season Opener: ARETHA! The Music of Aretha Franklin
Experience the power, passion, and unmistakable sound of the Queen of Soul as the RPO brings the timeless music of Aretha Franklin to the stage. This electrifying concert celebrates one…
Piano Festival: Kern Plays Rachmaninov
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by…
Piano Festival: Douglas Plays Tchaikovsky
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesThe first weekend of our Piano Festival launches with two nights of Romantic firepower from legendary pianists. Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra in two unique programs spotlighting towering works by…
orKIDStra: Spooktacular Sounds
Sponsored by Celebrate Halloween with a frightfully fun introduction to live orchestral music! Spooktacular Sounds features playful, not-too-scary music that will spark imaginations and keep kids engaged from the first…
Piano Festival: Biss Plays Beethoven
Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas…
Piano Festival: Hamelin Plays Brahms
Week 2 of our Piano Festival continues with two programs devoted to the commanding brilliance and deep expressive power of Beethoven and Brahms. Under the direction of Music Director Andreas…
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark™ Live in Concert featuring John Williams’ GRAMMY Award winning score performed live to the film. Celebrating its…
Mozart & Bartók
Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in an evening that spans the elegance of Mozart to the energy of Bartók. Mozart’s Symphony No. 39 offers graceful melodies and clear, flowing lines,…
All-American John Williams
Your RPO invites you to a blockbuster night with the music of John Williams—no popcorn required. The first half dives into some of the most unforgettable scores ever written for…
The Nutcracker with Rochester City Ballet
Specials and Holidays sponsored by Your Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and Rochester City Ballet celebrate 27 years of a holiday tradition: The Nutcracker at Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre! Be whisked…
orKIDStra: Winter Wonderlands
Step into a sparkling season of music with your RPO! Winter Wonderlands takes young listeners on a cozy, magical journey through shimmering winter sounds and festive melodies that warm the…
It’s A Wonderful Life in Concert
CineConcerts brings you one of the most heartwarming classic films: It’s a Wonderful Life in Concert. The film comes to life with Dimitri Tiomkin’s timeless score performed by a live…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Mozart
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz…
Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops!
Specials and Holidays sponsored by For over 30 years, Jeff Tyzik’s Gala Holiday Pops has been more than just a concert—it’s a cherished gathering that brings Rochester families together to…
Wickedly Broadway
Roll out the red carpet—your RPO is heading to Broadway! In Wickedly Broadway, conductor Evan Roider leads the orchestra through a glittering parade of show-stopping hits from the greatest musicals…
Schumann’s “Rhenish” Symphony
This program draws inspiration from the natural world, pairing vivid musical landscapes with Romantic warmth. Music Director Andreas Delfs leads the RPO in Smetana’s beloved The Moldau, a flowing portrait…
Classical Mystery Tour: Music of The Beatles
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesYour RPO joins the acclaimed Classical Mystery Tour for a symphonic celebration of The Beatles. Backed by the full power of the orchestra, this world-renowned “Fab Four” brings stunningly authentic…
Juliana Plays Piazzolla’s Four Seasons
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesVinay Parameswaran returns to Rochester to lead a program that moves from contemporary color to Romantic lyricism. RPO Concertmaster Juliana Athayde performs Piazzolla’s Four Seasons of Buenos Aires, a lively…
Symphonic Cinema: Korngold, Strauss & Williams
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesCome celebrate the orchestra’s gift for storytelling, from Old World elegance to Hollywood wonder. Andreas Delfs welcomes violinist Stefan Jackiw back to Rochester for Korngold’s radiant Violin Concerto, a work…
PHILS SPECIAL: Jeff Beal Scores Metropolis
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesSpecials and Holidays sponsored by 100 years after its premiere, experience Fritz Lang’s iconic silent film Metropolis (1927) in a way you’ve never seen—or heard—before. Composer Jeff Beal joins the…
Uptown Classics: The Songs of Billy Joel
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre 60 Gibbs Street, Rochester, NY, United StatesConcert sponsored by Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, memories, and pure symphonic rock & roll energy as Billy Joel’s greatest hits burst to life like you’ve never…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Schubert
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz…
Schumann’s Cello Concerto with Annie Jacobs-Perkins
Rochester native and Eastman alumna Annie Jacobs-Perkins performs Schumann’s Cello Concerto, guided by conductor Kensho Watanabe. Kevin Puts’ Virelai, inspired by medieval poet Guillaume de Machaut, opens with bright textures…
orKIDStra: Orchestral Adventures in Space
Blast off on a musical journey beyond the stars with your RPO! Orchestral Adventures in Space invites young listeners to explore cosmic sounds, soaring melodies, and out-of-this-world musical discoveries. This…
Requiem & Symphony
Andreas Delfs leads the orchestra and Eastman-Rochester Chorus in Fauré’s Requiem, known for its serene, flowing vocal lines. Brahms’ Symphony No. 2 follows, with warm melodies and clear orchestral textures.…
Southern Rock: The Symphony Sessions
Crank up the guitars and let the orchestra roar. In Southern Rock: The Symphony Sessions, your RPO brings the grit, groove, and swagger of Southern Rock’s most iconic bands into…
Stephen Hough Plays Saint-Saëns
Stephen Hough returns to Rochester for a dazzling performance of Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 5, The Egyptian, a brilliant and exotic showpiece inspired by North African and Middle Eastern influences.…
orKIDStra: A Seussical Spring with Rochester City Ballet
Hochstein Performance Hall 50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY, United StatesSpring comes to life in a world of color, whimsy, and imagination! A Seussical Spring, featuring dancers from Rochester City Ballet, brings the beloved stories Green Eggs and Ham and…
Tyzik’s Jazz & Mangione
We close the Pops season with a heartfelt Rochester tribute to one of our city’s most beloved musical icons, Chuck Mangione. Principal Pops Conductor Jeff Tyzik—who met Mangione at Eastman…
Sunday Matinees at NAZ: Andreas & Beethoven
Join Music Director Andreas Delfs and four outstanding RPO soloists in the intimate setting of Beston Hall at the campus of Nazareth University for our popular Sunday Matinees at Naz…
Season Finale: Makoto Ozone Plays Rhapsody in Blue
Pianist Makoto Ozone makes his RPO debut in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, an iconic fusion of jazz and classical style that remains one of the most beloved works in American…
26/27 Season Series
Explore the RPO’s blockbuster concerts including Philharmonics, Pops, Sunday Matinees, orKIDStra, and Specials.
PHILHARMONICS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sundays at 2:00 PM
POPS
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theatre
Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 PM
Sunday Matinees at Naz
Nazareth University, Beston Hall at Glazer Music Performance Center
Sundays at 2 PM
OrKIDStra
Hochstein Performance Hall
Sundays at 2 PM
Holiday Specials
Various performance spaces
Various days and times
RPO @ Fringe, Nutcracker, Gala Holiday Pops, Jeff Beal Scores Metropolis
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