Rochester Lilac Festival 2025
Presenting the 127th edition in 2025, the Rochester Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind. Held in Highland Park, a Frederick Law Olmstead-designed park. Beginning on Mother’s Day weekend each May,the Rochester Lilac Festival is more than just a celebration of flowers—it’s an experience like no other! With over 80 bands, from national touring acts to talented regional performers, there’s non-stop entertainment. Beyond the music, the festival is packed with incredible attractions, including a diverse selection of food vendors, the Lilac 5K/10K and Donut Dash, the vibrant Lilac Parade, guided walking tours, a bustling farmers market, and the award-winning Art in the Park art show. The RLF is proud to offer unique experiences like the Sensory Space, the Zero Proof Social Club, and Seniors’ Day, ensuring fun for all ages.
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Get ready Rochester! This year’s KeyBank Center Stage headliners are bringing unforgettable performances across a variety of genres. Check out who’s taking the stage:
- Friday, May 9 – Sir Woman (R&B, soul, indie pop | Austin, TX)
- Saturday, May 10 – Katie Pruitt (Soul, singer-songwriter, folk | Nashville, TN)
- Sunday, May 11 – Chayce Beckham (Country | Apple Valley, CA | “American Idol” winner)
- Monday, May 12 – Cruel Summer - A Live Band Tribute To Taylor's Eras Tour (A high-energy tribute to Taylor Swift | Rochester, NY)
- Tuesday, May 13 – Vibrant Beats: Rochester’s Latin Music Experience (Salsa, Latin fusion), Featuring AFriKan2, Orquesta Antonetti, 5 Con Swing and Bachata Rebelde
- Wednesday, May 14 – The Skycoasters with special guest, Shine (Rock, pop, funk | Rochester, NY)
- Thursday, May 15 – Seun Anikulapo Kuti & Egypt 80 (Afrobeat, funk | Lagos, Nigeria)
- Friday, May 16 – The Aces (Alternative Pop, Indie Rock | Provo, Utah)
- Saturday, May 17 – Dirty Dozen Brass Band (New Orleans jazz, bebop, funk | New Orleans, LA)
- Sunday, May 18 – Beach Weather (Pop rock, indie pop | Phoenix, AZ)
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Organization:
Rochester Lilac FestivalLocation:
Highland Park
Rochester, NY, .United States
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Rochester Lilac Festival
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Time:
10:30am – 8:30pm
Price:
Free
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