Party in the Park 2025 Lineup Announced
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Rochester Events announced their official lineup for the 2025 Party in the Park concert series Wednesday.
The series occurs each Thursday of the season and features performances by local artists and bands at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park.
Genres include funk, blues, rock, classic rock, and reggae for music lovers across the Rochester area to enjoy.
Little Lynch Series honors iconic late filmmaker David Lynch
The concerts take place Thursday, July 10, through Thursday, August 14 with two shows featured each day.
The schedule is as follows:
Doors for each event open at 5 p.m. with the show expected to begin at 6:30 p.m.
July 10
The Seven Wonders: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Highway Boys: A Zach Bryan Tribute Band
July 17
Cruel Summer: A Live Tribute to Taylor Swift
BB Dang
July 24
Melvin Seals & JGB
Dogs in a Pile
July 31
Ripe
Badfish: A Tribute to Sublime
August 7
Andy Frasco & The U.N.
Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs
August 14
Eddie 9Volt
To be announced
A special guest performer for August 14 will be announced on May 26 at 10 a.m.
Tickets are available online for $7 with free entry provided for children 12 years old and younger. VIP packages are also available for $35.
Tickets can be purchased at the Rochester Events website, the RBTL box office at 885 East Main Street, or the gate if tickets are still available on the day of the show.
For additional information on Party in the Park and more summer concerts, visit here.
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