Suggestions for Performing Arts Venue near Central Business District, Rochester

Kyle M. • December 16, 2017An amazing craft cocktail bar with a beautiful atmosphere and amazing Creole food. Get a Kellman, followed by a hot chicken and a Genny Red. 👌

Jill F. • December 21, 2013Holiiday Pops was awesome...Definitely puts you in the holiday spirit

Mike J. • March 16, 2019All the seats are good. Very good quality actors in great plays. Thurgood was the best!

Joel B. • January 8, 2017It's a beautiful old-fashioned orchestra hall, with the huge chandelier and multiple levels of mezzanine and balcony seating. Of course, it also has old-fashioned rules about cameras, cellphones, etc.

Timothy H. • October 19, 2015Shrimp Naan Pizza is a must. Crab cakes are also excellent. Romantic and intimate atmosphere.

Mike B. • October 5, 2014I love this intimate venue during the jazz fest

Leonard (Lenny) H. • February 7, 2014Amazing acoustics!!

Kaaren T. • March 26, 2011Rent the upstairs for a party, there s a great space ;) !

Jonathan A. • March 19, 2016Great place for a sports game of whatever variety you prefer.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra • April 25, 2012Get your RPO tickets here! Open Monday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm (10 am to 3 pm on non-concert Saturdays). On concert evenings, tickets may be purchased beginning an hour prior to the performance.

Rebekah C. • May 3, 2016The music is amazing every time, the musicians never fail to impress! Everything sounds even better in the historic theater. Get there early to walk around and take a look at the architecture as well.

Cadyde • March 24, 2013The Bush Mango Night of the Drum was awesome!

Paula S. • July 7, 2017Often crowded, but a great location to be seen and socialize, drink a few brews, catch a bite to eat and hear some great music!

MSZWNY M. • September 30, 2016Clean. Cozy place for a concert. Booze is reasonably priced. Food too!

Rik B. • September 21, 2016The cocktails are phenomenal and the bartenders are friendly and know their craft. Highly recommended

Eva S. • April 8, 2016The Grove Place Jazz Project is awesome!!!

Tom C. • February 21, 2018This used to be water street but is much more fun and family friendly now. The chicken and waffles and design your own waffle are my favorites.

Thomas M. • September 18, 2021The former Xerox Auditorium, with new enlarged stage and expanded seating for about 700 people

Dave L. • February 20, 2011Great place for Improv!

BreAnn M. • September 17, 2017Wonderful event space

Danica B. • December 7, 2015Worked here a few times and isn't my favorite. No barricade regardless how big the show is so its impossible to photograph.

Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra • April 25, 2012The RPO holds many performances here, including our new Sunday Matinees with Arild (formerly Symphony 101), and many of our orKIDStra concerts.

University P. • May 19, 2010Leasing office open 8:30 - 5pm Monday through Friday. Call 585 546 2240 to schedule a tour during the week or on the weekends. 1 bedrooms available! first come first serve! get your applications i

John B. • January 7, 2012Best guitar store in the country!