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RPM-Riverside Logo-Dark YellowEst. 1992 

30+ years running! Featuring must-see national acts and standout local opening artists, these free, un-ticketed outdoor music events are held on five consecutive Sunday evenings in downtown Rochester, Minnesota along the Zumbro River.

Stellar music, gorgeous green space, plus local food vendors and giveaways. These shows are for everyone, and we hope to see you in the park!

Save the dates - we'll see you next year! 2025 dates:

  • July 13, 2025
  • July 20, 2025
  • July 27, 2025
  • August 3, 2025
  • August 10, 2025

 

*** SOLD OUT*** Brother Ali

- Rochester Community Celebration | Drive-In Concert

  • Intro Text *** SOLD OUT*** BROTHER ALI • Brother Ali is a highly respected Hip Hop artist from Minneapolis, MN. His two-decade resume includes eight critically acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim, and performances on late night talk shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien.
  • Artist Website URL https://rhymesayers.com/artists/brotherali

*** SOLD OUT***  Brother Ali | Rochester Community Celebration | John Marshall HS Parking Lot | August 22 @ 7pm | FREE! | Presented by Riverside Concerts, Rochesterfest, & KTTC.

By Reservation Only
RESERVE ONLINE
RESERVE BY PHONE: 507.328.2200, M-F 9a-4p

Excerpts from this show to be broadcast LIVE on KTTC-TV

BROTHER ALI • Brother Ali is a highly respected Hip Hop artist from Minneapolis, MN. His two-decade resume includes eight critically acclaimed albums, mentorships with iconic Hip Hop legends Chuck D and Rakim, and performances on late night talk shows with Jimmy Fallon and Conan O’Brien. 

Rochester Civic Music/Riverside Concerts is proud to provide the music for a Rochester Community Celebration on Saturday, August 22. 5 bands, 5 stages, 4 drive-in style parking lot shows, one audience-less live broadcast, featuring artists from near and far, diverse in style, culture, and genre. Followed by a grand finale firworks display!

With so many of our traditional community events being canceled for the summer of 2020, a collaborative group has decided to offer an all-inclusive City Celebration that maintains social distancing and follows the Minnesota Department of Health Guidelines. The Rochester Community Celebration will take place August 20th – 23rd, 2020. It is an event created to include all and give back a positive event to our greater Rochester community. It is the mission of the collaborative group to improve and promote community relationships through this event

Reservations for the Drive-In Concerts are available NOW online at riversideconcerts.com or by calling 328-2200.  These events are "drive-in" style concert experiences where you watch the show from your vehicle, while maintaining adherence to social distancing guidelines. While these events are free, attendance is by reservation only. Reservations will be distributed on a first-come first-served basis. You will receive email confirmation of your reservation. Complete safety guidelines, parking information, and directions  will be sent with your ticket. Printed Reservation Confirmation email must be displayed on front dash night of the show to gain access to the show.

Safety Guidelines: 1) Do not arrive at the concert area any earlier than 30-minutes prior to the start time (any cars waiting to gain access will be asked to leave and come back)  2) Only vehicles displaying a valid reservation will be admitted to the event.  3) Each household should be in a separate car. 4) Carpooling does not comply with social distancing guidelines. 5) People with COVID-19 symptoms (cough, fever, shortness of breath, etc.) should not attend. 6) Attendees should remain in their cars. 7) No reserved spots. Parking attendants will direct your vehicle to an available space. 8) Cars will be parked with one empty space between them to maintain a minimum safe distance of 6 feet. 9) There should be no passing of objects or physical contact between vehicles. 10) Bathrooms facilities will not be provided for the public. 11) Alcoholic beverages are not permitted

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Down by the Riverside has been sponsored by Think Bank since 2008.

 

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This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a Minnesota State Arts Board Operating Support grant, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.