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201 4th St. SE
Suite 170
Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 507-328-2200
Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Riverside Music Series
Est. 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
Max Weinberg's Jukebox
- Date: 08/11/2024 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
- Location: Mayo Memorial Park
301 6th Avenue SE
Rochester, Minnesota 55904
When: Sunday, August 11, 2024 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.
Where: Mayo Park | 30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN 55094
Schedule
6:00 pm | Get ready!
Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome.
7:00 pm | Orange Goodness
The Orange Goodness is an exciting groove-infused alt/indie rock group that creates out of Minneapolis, Minnesota and features Mike Michel (guitars, vocals) Ian Allison (bass) and Reese Kling (drums). Their collective chemistry was immediate, vibrant, and exploratory! The Orange Goodness are steadfast in their mission to be an all inclusive, ageless, multi-dimensional rock group!
Learn more about Orange Goodness on their website.
8:00 pm | Max Weinberg's Jukebox
The music is up to you! At this interactive show, Max plays your requests. Choose a song from this list and be ready to yell it out!
Max Weinberg is the longtime drummer for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band and was the bandleader on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Performing songs from the glory days of rock and roll, you can choose from a menu of over 200 songs — everything from the Beatles to the Stones to Bruce Springsteen's biggest hits. How many times have you attended a show where you yearned to hear your favorite performer play your favorite song? With Max Weinberg’s Jukebox your dream can be realized!
Learn more about Max Weinberg's Jukebox on their website.
Food & Beverage Vendors
- Nautical Bowl
- Popus Gourmet Popcorn
- Taco Lab
- The Compadres
- True Smoke BBQ
- Yang Yumm
- Kinney Creek
- Mayo Civic Center Food & Beverage
About Riverside Music Series
The Riverside Music Series, presented by Rochester Public Music, is the region’s longest running and most anticipated FREE outdoor concert series. Five weeks of live music on Sunday evenings, packed with legendary acts, emerging talent, and local favorites. The music starts at 7 PM in beautiful Mayo Park, located just behind the Civic Center in downtown Rochester, Minnesota.
Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome. Walk, bike, or roll to the park if you can, otherwise take advantage of the ample free parking downtown. These are all-ages events, and all are welcome!
Closed captioning will be available with your data-connected smart phone or tablet.
More about Riverside here.
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Additional Information
Down by the Riverside has been sponsored by Think Bank since 2008.
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.