Events in Rochester — October 2026 (550 Things to Do)

October 2026 in Rochester, New York brings 550 live events across the city, led by music (116), film (100), community (71). 73 events are explicitly listed as free. Here's what's on.

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What's happening in Rochester in October 2026?

There are 550 events in Rochester, New York in October 2026, including The Glitch Mob - Rochester, NY at Photo City Music Hall (7:00 PM), MAG Highlights Tour at Memorial Art Gallery, The Glitch Mob at Photo City Music Hall, An Evening With Sophie B. Hawkins at Water Street Music Hall (7:30 PM). Browse the full October 2026 calendar on VenuNite.

Are there free things to do in Rochester in October 2026?

Yes — 73 October 2026 events are explicitly listed as free in Rochester. Confirm current entry details on the event page or organizer source.

How do I find events in Rochester for a specific date in October 2026?

VenuNite lists every upcoming event in Rochester, New York with date filters. Use the date picker on this page to narrow October 2026 down to a single day or weekend.

Events in Rochester — October 2026

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Events in Rochester — October 2026

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The Glitch Mob - Rochester, NY

MAG Highlights Tour

The Glitch Mob

An Evening With Sophie B. Hawkins

City of Rochester Public Market — Thursday

Foodlink's Curbside Market — Thursday

Irondequoit Farmers' Market — Thursday

Mini Job Fair at RochesterWorks (10/1)

UR Medicine's Mobile Mammogram Van Visits HPL

Baby Storytime

All-Ages Storytime

Bone & Joint Health Lunch & Learn

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Coyote vs. Acme

Forgotten Island

Practical Magic 2

Primetime

Verity

Health Care Navigator

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Heart of the Beast

Resident Evil

Avengers Endgame: Encore 3D

Tabletop Thursdays

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Les Petits Chanteurs Kids Choir

Forgotten Island 3D

Verity

Primetime

Practical Magic 2

Digger

Heart of the Beast

Buisness Network Event

Resident Evil

Serious Play: Building career insights

Forgotten Island

Teaching Self-Regulation at Home

Joe Kubert and the Art of Yossel– A Discussion with Adam Kubert

Apéro Francophone de Rochester

WXXI FREE Screening: American Pachuco: The Legend of Luis Valdez

Cornell Cooperative Extension Presents: Rochester's Olmsted Parks

Avengers Endgame: Encore (Re-Release)

Forgotten Island

Verity

Primetime

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Heart of the Beast

Resident Evil

Digger

Adrianna Noone with Special guests, Wrencove, and from Syracuse, Beautiful Losers

Practical Magic 2

Buddy

Jason Being & The Human Condition

Opening Reception – Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026

Rochester Americans vs. Toronto Marlies

Get Hired Faster with 5 Steps Info Session (100 College Ave)

MAG Highlights Tour

The Return of "Big Lake"

Foodlink's Curbside Market — Friday

Happy Hour with Mystic Stew

The Glitch Mob - Rochester, NY

The Glitch Mob - Rochester, NY

MAG Highlights Tour

MAG Highlights Tour

The Glitch Mob

The Glitch Mob

An Evening With Sophie B. Hawkins

An Evening With Sophie B. Hawkins

City of Rochester Public Market — Thursday

City of Rochester Public Market — Thursday

Foodlink's Curbside Market — Thursday

Foodlink's Curbside Market — Thursday

Irondequoit Farmers' Market — Thursday