Where To Park For Rochester's Free Riverside Music Series

If you love live music...and the price tag of "free"...and the Riverside Music Series to your summer bucket list. This free Sunday concert series kicks off on July 12th and below are a few tips...including some of the best places to park.

Where To Park For The Riverside Music Series In Rochester, Minnesota

One thing that I love about Mayo Park is how easy it is to get there...and there are so many spaces to sit.

Before you grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head to the concert, here are a few easy ways to get there:

Use The Trails - Rochester has a great trail system with great access to Mayo Park. Check out the trails at the City of Rochester website and walk, bike, or roll to the concert.

Drive and Park - Carpooling is a great option but honestly, I've never had an issue finding parking for the Riverside Music Series event. Here are a few parking ramps near Mayo Park where you can look for parking.

Parking Ramp 6 - 1st Street Southeast, Rochester, MN 55904

1st Street Parking Ramp - 13 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

Civic Center Parking Ramp - 100 1st Ave SE, Rochester, MN 55904

2nd Street Parking Ramp - 14 2nd St SE, Rochester, MN 55904

What Is The Schedule and Bands At The Riverside Music Series In 2026

If you haven't seen the lineup yet, here is the schedule for the Riverside Music Series in Rochester, Minnesota in 2026:

July 12 – Vertical Horizon with Hair of the Dog
July 19 – Tank and The Bangas with Danger Club
July 26 – Mackenzie Carpenter with Kevin Daniel
August 2 – Sister Sledge with Adam Bohanan
August 9 – Better Than Ezra with Marina City

Where Is Mayo Park in Rochester, Minnesota

Rochester has quite a few great music venues...and this one is a bit on the hidden side. You'll find the main stage for the Riverside Music Series at Mayo Park in Rochester, which is just behind the Mayo Civic Center in the Downtown Rochester area. Get directions to Mayo Park here.

New To Rochester? These Are The Top Spots To Check Out

Rochester is home to over 120,000 residents but it is also flooded with visitors each year thanks to Mayo Clinic. If you are new to the area, here are the top spots that locals recommend you check out.

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