Press Releases

  • ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES FULL MUSIC LINEUP 59 Artists to Play the KeyBank Center Stage  ROCHESTER, N.Y. – March 6, 2025 – At a listening party and press conference earlier today, organizers proudly unveiled the dynamic supporting performers for the 127th Rochester Lilac Festival taking place from May 9 to 18, 2025. In addition [...]

  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  February 20, 2025  BAND PRESS KIT SPOTIFY PLAYLIST    127TH ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL HEADLINERS UNVEILED  Includes a Diverse Range of Genres from National Touring Acts to Regional Favorites  ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The 127th annual Rochester Lilac Festival, which runs from May 9-18, 2025, is set to once again bring outstanding musical [...]

  • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jamie@roclilacfest.com High-Resolution Logo Files: HERE THE ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES EXCITING NEW FEATURES Guided Walking Tours, a Local Farmers Market & a Non-Alcoholic Bar ROCHESTER, N.Y. – January 22, 2025 – The 127th Rochester Lilac Festival, one of the largest free festivals in the nation, is expanding its offerings [...]

  • MONROE COUNTY & CITY OF ROCHESTER ANNOUNCE  2025 ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL DATES Vendor & Artisan Applications Now Open  ROCHESTER, N.Y. – December 13, 2024 – Event organizers announced today that the 127th Rochester Lilac Festival, one of the most beloved annual events in Monroe County, will take place from May 9 to May 18, [...]

  • ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL INTRODUCES  NEW DEDICATED SENSORY SPACE Partnership with AutismUp to Support Visitors with Sensory Sensitivities  ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Monday, April 15, 2024 – The Rochester Lilac Festival is proud to announce a new partnership with the local non-profit AutismUp. The two organizations have collaborated to create a new free experience for festival visitors [...]

  • ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS  & DIRECT SUPPORT PERFORMERS Music Line-up Set to be Largest Variety of Talent in Festival History ROCHESTER, N.Y. – March 4, 2024 – Monroe County, the City of Rochester, Visit Rochester and festival producers proudly announce the headlining and direct support performances for the 2024 Rochester Lilac Festival headlining [...]

  • ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HEADLINERS  & DIRECT SUPPORT PERFORMERS Music Lineup Set to be Largest Variety of Talent in Festival History ROCHESTER, N.Y. – March 4, 2024 – Monroe County, the City of Rochester, Visit Rochester, and festival producers proudly announce the lineup for the highly anticipated 2024 Rochester Lilac Festival. Featuring an impressive [...]

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