Your Guide to the Fest!

Map

Accessibility
All venues are handicapped accessible. Individuals needing assistance may call the Festival office in advance at (585) 454-2060 or see a volunteer at venue entrances. Individuals being dropped off may pull up at the corner of Main St. and Gibbs.

First Aid Tent
Provided by Rochester General Health System. Located outside the Merchandise Tent on Jazz Street
Parking
XRIJF is held in downtown Rochester's East End Cultural district. All venues are within walking distance of each other so park once and walk to everything.

The Festival does not operate any parking but there are many surface lots and ramp parking garages conveniently located near festival venues. Please note, many side streets will be closed.

Free Shuttle Service

Download Shuttle Map

Shuttle bus service is offered at no charge all nine days during the festival to make it easy for patrons to get to and from downtown parking garages and lots surrounding the festival.

Continuous round trip service is provided daily from 5PM to Midnight. Buses will arrive at each stop about every 15 minutes from 5 p.m. to midnight. Last pick-ups are at 11:30. Wheelchairs and assistive devices can be stored in the luggage compartments.
Coaches are air conditioned and have bathrooms.

Shuttle Bus Stops 
Stops are conveniently located near downtown parking garages. Look for the Shuttle Bus Signs
1- State St. & Church St. (Across from Rochester Plaza Hotel) (daily)
2- South Ave between Broad and Court Sts (daily )
3- Clinton Avenue South at Woodbury near GEVA (daily)
4- Roundabout at Broadway and Broad (near Manhattan Square Park) (6/21 & 22 and 6/28 & 29 only)
5- Chestnut St. & East Main St. (Sunday 6/23 Thursday 6/27 only)
6- Andrews St. & Liberty Pole Way (daily)

Shuttle coaches are sponsored by Simcona Electronics and Horizon Club Tours, a Division of AAA Western and  Central New York.

Street Closings
Gibbs St. (From East Ave to E. Main)
Mon., June 17 (Midnight) to Mon., July 1 (Midnight)
Chestnut St. (From E. Main to East Ave)
Fri., June 21 (6AM) to Sun., June 23 (2AM)
Fri., June 28 (6AM) to Sun., June 30 (2AM)
East Ave. (From E. Main to Scio) and CHESTNUT (From Broad to East Ave)
Fri., June 21 (5PM-Midnight)
Sat., June 22 (5PM-Midnight)
Fri., June 28 (5PM-Midnight)
Sat., June 29 (5PM-Midnight)
East Ave. (From Prince to Alexander)
Sat., June 29 (6AM) to Sun., June 30 (2AM)
East Ave. (From Alexander to Union) & Alexander (From Charlotte to Park)
Sat., June 29 (5PM-Midnight)
Main St. (from Gibbs to Chestnut-not to include Gibbs or Chestnut)
Fri., June 21 to Sat., June 29 (5pm-Midnight)
Tickets
  • Headliner show and Club Passes if still available - purchase at rochesterjazz.com, or call 585-454-2060 or visit the Jazz Fest Ticket Shop at the corner of East Ave and Gibbs St. open June 17, 10AM-6PM and daily during the fest from 10AM-11PM.
  • Club Shows - enter with the Club Pass or $20/$25 cash only at the door. First-come, first-served for everyone, no reserved seating, no advance sales. 
  • Free Shows - no tickets required, all shows rain or shine.
Information | Program Guide | Schedule | Questions
Official Merchandise
Posters, apparel, portable seats, and other great gear are available in the Merchandise Tent on Jazz Street (Gibbs St.) during the festival. Limited items also available online.

Where to Stay
Rochester Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Jazz Fest Packages - Official Hotel of the Festival
  • Jam Sessions nightly in State Street Bar & Grill during the Festival
  • Within walking distance from the Festival. Also near an XRIJF  Shuttle Bus Stop.
  • $109.00 Jazz Rate Sunday, June 23 - Thursday June 27, 2013  
  • $139.00 Jazz Rate for Friday and Saturday Weekend Dates  
Present your Club Pass at time of Check In for Hotel Outlet Discounts  
Promo Code: JFP  *Not valid with any other promotions or discounts* *Package does not include tax 

70 State Street | Rochester, NY 14604 | 585-546-3450
Toll Free: (866) 826-2831  |  hotel@rochesterplaza.com


Eating
We offer a wide variety of food and beverages at the festival on:
  • Jazz Street
  • In and outside the Unity Health System Festival Big Tent
  • East Avenue on Fridays and Saturdays for free shows.
Food and beverages are also served at the following Club Pass venues.
  • Abilene's
  • Harro East Ballroom
  • Max at Eastman Place
  • The Little Theatre
  • The Rochester Club
There are also many restaurants in the festival area.
Download Food Guide

What to Bring
  • For free shows you can bring lawn/stadium chairs
  • Portable seats to make waiting in line will be for sale at the Festival Merchandise Tent but you can also bring your own.
  • Your tickets and Club Pass! (Please write your name and cell number on your pass.)
What NOT to Bring
  • Pets
  • Coolers
  • Food
Important Notice Regarding Photography
The use of cameras (still, video, cell phones) and recording devices is strictly prohibited at all indoor concerts at XRIJF. Photography is permitted only by credentialed photographers in designated areas. Concertgoers are asked to please abide by these guidelines out of respect for the artists and others in the audience.  Anyone not abiding by these rules will be asked to leave the venue.

ATMs
Courtesy of our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank, ATMs are located in several locations around the festival. See the map for exact locations.

Lost & Found
Please go to the Ticket Office at the corner of Gibbs Street & East Ave. Open 10 AM - 11PM daily during the festival. Write your name and cell number on your Club Pass so that you can be notified if lost.

Visitor Information
For information on things to do during the day while you are in Rochester see
FLX - Summer on the Finger Lakes!
visitrochester.com
cityofrochester.com
monroecounty.gov/visitor-index.php
monroecounty.gov/airport-index.php