Thursdays Downtown

08/17/2026

Until next year!

It was a great Thursdays Downtown season! There’s lots more to do, every day for everyone in Downtown. Follow Rochester Downtown Alliance for details on all events and happenings in Downtown Rochester.

We want to thank our amazing partners who help make Thursdays Downtown street festival possible!
- Altra Federal Credit Union
- Kahler Hospitality Group
- Mayo Clinic
- Olmsted Medical Center
- Gillette Pepsi Companies
- Rochester Public Music
- Treasure Island Resort & Casino
- Wings Credit Union
- WSU
- Townsquare Media Rochester
- KAAL ABC 6 News
- KIMT 3 News
- KTTC
- KSMQ
- Minnesota 97.5 Greatest Hits
- Minnesota Public

08/13/2026

Today is the final THURSDAYS! Come on out today 11am-8:30pm for delicious street food, local artisan vendors, great live music, family games and tons more! 🚗 We recommend parking in 1st St Ramp, 2nd St Ramp, Civic Center Ramp or Ramp 6.

08/10/2026

🎸 Entertainment lineup for the final Thursdays Downtown of the summer!

🎸 Entertainment lineup for the final Thursdays Downtown of the summer!

Times: 11:30am, 5pm and 7pm

Locations:
1st band listed: Kahler Grand Hotel Stage on Peace Plaza
2nd band listed: Altra Federal Credit Union Stage on 1st Ave

Thank you to this week’s Entertainment Partners!
Wings Credit Union
GPC Beverage
Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Find more details about the band lineup and this year's Thursdays Downtown at downtownrochestermn.com/thursdays-downtown

08/05/2026

With over 100,000 attendees throughout 9 weeks of summer, Thursdays Downtown has become a huge operation. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into Rochester’s iconic street festival each week!

08/03/2026

🎸 Entertainment lineup for this week's Thursdays Downtown!

🎸 Entertainment lineup for this week's Thursdays Downtown! This week features acoustic funk, ‘90s alt-rock, soul, blues and more!

Times: 11:30am, 5pm and 7pm

Locations:
1st band listed: Kahler Grand Hotel Stage on Peace Plaza
2nd band listed: Altra Federal Credit Union Stage on 1st Ave

Thank you to this week’s Entertainment Partner!
Wings Credit Union

Find more details about the band lineup and this year's Thursdays Downtown at downtownrochestermn.com/thursdays-downtown

07/31/2026

07/28/2026

🎸 This week's entertainment lineup!

🎸 Entertainment lineup for this week's Thursdays Downtown!

Times: 11:30am, 5pm and 7pm

Locations:
1st band listed: Kahler Grand Hotel Stage on Peace Plaza
2nd band listed: Altra Federal Credit Union Stage on 1st Ave

Thank you to this week's 3rd St Activation Partner, IBM!

Find more details about the band lineup and this year's Thursdays Downtown at downtownrochestermn.com/thursdays-downtown

07/23/2026

The day has just begun ☀ Come on out and enjoy this beautiful day with your neighbors at Thursdays Downtown until 8:30pm tonight!

07/23/2026

🗣️ROCHESTER... WE’RE BACK! 🎶

We’re excited to be part of Thursdays Downtown this week!

There’s nothing better than a summer evening in downtown Rochester on Thursday’s! Live music, great food, local vendors, and thousands of people enjoying one of the city’s favorite summer traditions!

🎸 County Line Drive
📍 Thursdays Downtown - 1st Ave Stage
📅 Thursday, July 23
🕖 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

We’ll see you Thursday night, Rochester! 🤠🎶

07/20/2026

🎸 Entertainment lineup for Thursdays Downtown! This week brings Pitch-A-Friend, punk and indie rock bands, a country band and local favorites.

Entertainment times:
Every Thursday at 11:30am, 5pm and 7pm

Locations:
1st band listed: Kahler Grand Hotel Stage on Peace Plaza
2nd band listed: Altra Federal Credit Union Stage on 1st Ave

Find more details about the band lineup and this year's Thursdays Downtown at downtownrochestermn.com/thursdays-downtown