rochester culture

Mayo Civic Center

Mayo Civic Center is Southern Minnesota’s premier destination for local, regional, national and international conventions, entertainment, social and sporting opportunities. 507-328-2220, mayociviccenter.com

Rochester Symphony

The Rochester Symphony is Southeast Minnesota’s premier music organization featuring professional musicians performing six concerts per year, September through March at various venues throughout the region. rochestersymphony.org, 507-286-8742

Rochester Art Center

Exhibitions of local, regional and nationally acclaimed artists, as well as classes and workshops for all ages and abilities. Galleries are open Wed-Sun. 11am-4pm.

507-722-2552, rochesterartcenter.org

Rochester Civic Music Riverside Concerts

“Down by the Riverside” is an annual free outdoor summer concert series held In Mayo Park Sun eves during July & Aug. “Riverside Live” is a series of ticketed indoor concerts Sept-May. 507-328-2200, riversideconcerts.com