Rochester's Party in the Park series starts this week: See the schedule, ticket info

Genae Shields, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Guests enjoy the Party in the Park concert series of 2019
Guests enjoy the Party in the Park concert series of 2019

This week, the 27th annual Party in the Park concert series begins at Martin Luther King Jr. Park. For the next six weeks, music lovers and families can enjoy music from genres including blues, rock and reggae.

Kicking off the series, The Record Company and North Mississippi Allstars are set to perform at the park on Thursday, July 11. General admission tickets are available for $11 and VIP tickets are available for $40. Visit rochesterevents.com/partyinthepark/ to learn more.

Doors open at 6 p.m. with the North Mississippi Allstars set to perform at 7 p.m. and The Record Company performing at 8:30 p.m.

How to get there:

Located at 353 Court St., the park will have two gates guests can go through. The west gate is on the corner of Court and Chesnut streets. The east gate is on the corner of Court Street and the roundabout leading to East Broad Street.

Parking garages in the area:

  • Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Blvd.

  • Court Street Garage, 194 Court St.

  • East End Garage, 475 East Main St.

  • Midtown Garage, 110 South Clinton Ave.

Party in the Park concerts 2024

  • July 11 - The Record Company; North Mississippi Allstars

  • July 18 - The Seven Wonders; Zac Brown Tribute Band

  • July 25 - The Original Wailers with Al Anderson; Badfish, A Tribute to Sublime

  • Aug. 1 - Start Making Sense; Into the Now

  • Aug. 8 - Cruel Summer: A Taylor Swift Live Band Tribute; Dial Up

  • Aug. 15 - Everclear; Shamarr Allen

ASL interpretation will be available for all headlining acts.

Tickets are now on sale for $7 and free for children 12 and under. Tickets to the VIP Ultra Lounge are $35. The VIP Ultra Lounge provides exclusive access to premium seating with private restrooms, a full cash bar, table service, front-stage access, and complimentary chair massages.

Guests can also enjoy the Craft Beer Garden and Wine Time Bar featuring a rotating showcase of New York State’s best IPAs, ciders, stouts, and more. Each show will feature happy hour specials from 6–7:30 p.m.

What’s new for Party in the Park this year?

Before the weekly concerts, the East & Alex Business Association will feature food and drink specials from 4 – 6 p.m. at several restaurants and pubs along East Avenue, between Alexander and Union Street. Select businesses will also host buskers in front of their establishments.

This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Party in the Park concerts 2024: Schedule, ticket info

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