Countdown To
#RocSumSoulFest

 Summer Soul BundlE 

Since 1995, the City of Rochester has produced its legendary “Rochester Music Festival” as a family-friendly experience designed to offer authentic, grassroots community engagement. Building on that legacy, 2022 will be even more momentous. With a focus on community and creating a huge boost for local businesses, this year’s festivities will celebrate 26 historic years.

Re-branded as the “Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival in 2018,” Xperience Live Events has continued to garner regional excitement. Owning the official finale to Summer, last year’s signature 2-day event included the RSSMF Tailgate DJ Tribute, a FREE Community Block Party,  as well as our Dynamic 25th Annual Rochester Summer Soul Music Festival Experience featuring The Multi-Grammy Award Winning BOYZ II MEN, Rochester's Own TWEET, Go-Go Legends SUGAR BEAR & EU, THE "HIP HOP" ALUMNI featuring, CHUBB ROCK, MONIE LOVE, DANA DANE, KWAME' SPECIAL ED, CARPE' DIEM, DANELL DAYMON & GREATER WORKS, NA$A Featuring AMIR DAZE and many other surprise peformances.

ROC SUMMER SOUL TAILGATE 

"R & B LOVERS & FRIENDS EDITION"

5PM - 11PM - VIP LOT

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Kickoff Party Celebrating  The Regions Top Talent and Businesses.

Enjoy an evening featuring top-notch entertainment, food and beverage, merchandise, community  vendors and more.

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Friday, August 26, 2022

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Roc Summer Soul Tailgate

"R & B Live Edition"

5:00pm – 11:00pm

Frontier Field VIP Lot

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

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Community Block Party
& Job Fair 
10:00am – 4:00pm
Frontier Field VIP Lot
Free Community Event

26TH Annual Roc Summer Soul Fest
Stone Soul Saturday Concert
5:30pm – 11:30pm
Gates Open at 4:00pm
Frontier Field Stadium

ROC JAM LIVE - "Summer Soul Sunday Edition" 

3:00pm – 8:00pm

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

@ Manhattan Square

Free Community Event 

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FREE COMMUNITY BLOCK PARTY

 JOB FAIR & BACK 2 SCHOOL GIVEAWAYS

10AM - 4PM - VIP LOT

FREE  Family Fun for all Rochestarians before the BIG Concert... Including Food, Community, Merchandise Vendors, Companies Looking for Good Candidates, FREE Back 2 School Supplies, and A

variety of unique performances.

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ROC SUMMER SOUL MUSIC FESTIVAL CONCERT "STONE SOUL SATURDAY"

5PM - 11PM - Frontier Field STADIUM

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Dynamic Music Festival Experience featuring award winning A-List artist performances. Headlined by the one and only BABYFACE.

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ROC JAM LIVE - SUMMER SOUL SUNDAY EDITION

3PM - 8PM - MLK PARK

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Weekend Finale' Party Celebrating The Top DJ's... Headlined by the legendary  FATMAN SCOOP.

Enjoy an afternoon featuring top-notch entertainment, food and beverage, merchandise, community  vendors and more

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