Rochester Announces 2026 Party in the Park Lineup

Mayor Malik Evans and city officials have announced the return of Rochester’s iconic Party in the Park concert series for the 2026 summer season. The series will feature a diverse musical lineup, a new social space called the Cantina, and updated event guidelines.

Lineup and Schedule

Mayor Evans officially announced the highly anticipated lineup on Tuesday, alongside Jeff Springut, CEO of Rochester Events, at the Genesee Brew House. The concerts will be held weekly on Thursday evenings from July 9 through August 13 at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park at Manhattan Square.

Featured Artists

  • July 9: Seven Wonders and The Highway Boys (a Zach Bryan tribute band)
  • July 23: Samantha Fish and The Adam Ezra Group
  • August 13: Blackberry Smoke (with a special guest performer to be announced)

    • New 'Cantina' Social Space

    This year’s edition introduces the Cantina, a new dedicated social space located on the lower level of the park. It will offer a relaxed atmosphere with exclusive drink specials, local craft vendors, and a rotating DJ.

    Food and Beverage Options

    Attendees can enjoy authentic Los Angeles-style street tacos from Neno’s and El Kapitan food trucks.

    Event Guidelines and Logistics

    Parking is available at the Court Street Garage, and free metered street parking is available after 6 p.m. on concert nights. One sealed bottle of water is permitted, but lawn chairs, bicycles, skateboards, in-line skates, and pets are prohibited within the venue.

    Mayor Evans emphasized that the concert series is a cornerstone of the city’s identity, fostering artistic expression and community engagement.