Your Guide to the 2022 Fest
June 17-25, 2022
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ACCESSIBILITY
All venues are handicapped accessible.
Accessible portable bathrooms for those attending outdoor shows are located:
- Outside the RIJF Club Pass Big Tent on East Main for people attending shows in the tent.
- The Kilbourn Hall alley, between Gibbs St and Swan St, bathroom area
- For Friday and Saturday free shows at MLK Park
- Near Midtown Stage on Parcel 5, all nine nights
AIRPORT
ATMs
Courtesy of our presenting sponsor, M&T Bank, ATMs are located in several locations around the festival. See the map for exact locations.
BIKE RACKS & BIKE SHARE
You may park your bike in racks located in the parking lot of the RIJF Big Tent at the corner of Main and Chestnut St.
BUS ROUTES - REGIONAL TRANSIT SERVICE
- Rochester’s East End can be directly accessed from several east side transit routes, including 31 Park, 33 Goodman, 38 East Main, 48 University and 57 East.
- The East End is a short walk from the RTS Transit Center, where all bus routes stop. Many routes run until midnight or 1AM, making an evening out without the hassle of parking an easy option.
- Visit myRTS.com for more information and to download the Where’s My Bus? app for real-time bus arrival info on your smartphone from Google Play and the App Store.
FIRST AID TENT
Provided and staffed by Rochester Regional Health. Located on Jazz Street near East Main St. Masks are available at no charge.
INFORMATION | PROGRAM GUIDE | BROCHURES | SCHEDULE | QUESTIONS
- Jazz Fest Ticket Shop at 100 East Avenue, Call (585) 454-2060
- June 6-10 Noon-5PM
- June 11/12 Closed
- June 13-16 Noon-5PM
- June 17/18/19 10AM-10PM
- June 20-24 Noon - 10PM
- June 25 - Noon - 9PM
- Download the official App! for iPhone or Android - Coming early June!
- Pick up a free brochure at any venue during the festival or at the Ticket Shop during the festival starting June 6th.
- Program Guides: Buy at the Ticket Shop, $2
- Download our Festival Map
- Sign up for email news
- Like us on Facebook and Follow us on Twitter and Instagram
FOOD & BEVERAGES
• E. Main St. between Chestnut St. and Gibbs St.
• In and outside the RIJF Big Tent
• On Jazz Street (Gibbs St.)
• MLK Park Stage, Friday June 24 and Saturday June 25
• Midtown Stage on Parcel 5 all nine days June 17-25
• Jazz Fest Bar at The Mercantile, in Sibley Square, across from Parcel 5
Health & Safety Notice - Important!
The health and safety of our patrons, artists, team members, and vendors is our highest priority.
We will closely monitor and abide by all local health guidelines recommended by the Monroe County Department of Public Health and New York State during the festival.
Any guidelines in effect will be communicated via signage at the festival, here on our website, on our festival app, and in our email newsletters.
COVID-19 is a highly contagious disease that can be extremely dangerous to people of all ages, especially to those who are elderly and/or have compromised immune systems. If you are ill and have any symptoms, we ask that you please stay home to get well and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
The Festival is held in multiple public places and indoor venues. It is your responsibility as an attendee to assess your risk and determine if it is safe for you to attend the festival.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to create a safe and enjoyable festival experience for all.
LODGING
Official hotel, Hyatt Regency Rochester, 125 East Main Street, Rochester, 585-546-1234
Other Hotels within walking distance of Festival venues
- Hilton Garden Inn Rochester Downtown 155 E Main St, Rochester, NY 14604
- Holiday Inn Rochester Downtown 70 State St., Rochester, New York, 14614
- Courtyard Rochester Downtown, 390 East Avenue, Rochester, New York, USA, 14607
- Strathallan Rochester Hotel & Spa - A DoubleTree by Hilton 550 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14607
LOST & FOUND
DURING THE FESTIVAL: Please go to the Ticket Office at the corner of 100 East Ave.
- June 17/18/19 10AM-10PM
- June 20-24 Noon - 10PM
- June 25 - Noon - 9PM
Write your name and cell number on your Club Pass so that you can be notified if it is found.
AFTER THE FESTIVAL: Call the festival office at (585) 454-2060. Or email info@rochesterjazz.com.
MERCHANDISE
Get official posters, apparel, and festival great gear and gifts are available in the Merchandise Tent on Parcel 5 (Main street end) during the festival. Open 4:00-11:00 PM daily.
PARKING
RIJF is held in downtown Rochester, NY in the East End Cultural and Entertainment 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. Fees vary.
Please note, many side streets will be closed.
Please read the signs and make sure that parking is allowed wherever you are parking. Many lots are private for the use of their patrons only, so cars will be towed. The Festival cannot take any responsibility for people who park illegally.
- East End Garage, 475 Main St. East, Rochester, NY. Special event parking rates apply. $7 pay upon entry to the garage Saturdays & Sundays. Weekdays, $7 pay upon entry starting at 3 p.m. (585) 428-6870. Use Scio Street entrance.
- Midtown Garage, Entrances are located on South Clinton Avenue, Court Street, and East Broad Street. (585) 295-9500) Daily Rates: first two hours: $2, each additional hour (or any part of) add $2/hour up to $10 daily max. Operated by Buckingham Properties.
- Washington Square Garage, 111 Woodbury Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14607. First two hours: $2, each additional hour or fraction: $2. Daily maximum: $10. Saturdays and Sundays free. (585) 232-3810
- South Avenue Garage, 39 Stone Street, Rochester, NY 14604. First two hours: $2; Each additional hour or fraction: $2; Daily Maximum: $10. Saturdays and Sundays $6. Free for Jam Sessions attendees from 10:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. courtesy of the City of Rochester.
- Sister Cities Garage, 28 N. Fitzhugh St., Rochester, NY 14614, first 2 hours: $2, each additional hour (or any part of) add $2/hr up to $10.00 daily max, weekends $7 (Special Events)
- The Strong Parking Garage, access off Howell Street, $23 daily for non-museum visitors. All cars not removed by 11:30PM will be towed. For informtion call 585-263-2700 during the museum’s hours, and 585-410-6300, after hours.
- City of Rochester On Street Metered Parking - Parking meters are in service from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. Free after 6 p.m. and on weekends.
PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE
The use of cameras (still, video, cell phones) and recording devices are strictly prohibited at all indoor concerts at RIJF. 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.
RESTROOMS
Restrooms are located inside every venue. There are also portable bathrooms outside of the RIJF Big Tent, the alley adjacent to Kilbourn Hall, along with the Avangrid/RG&E Fusion Tent, and at MLK Park during the Friday and Saturday concerts.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
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Hyatt Regency Rochester on East Main St.
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Glory House International (formerly Lutheran Church) on Chestnut St.
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Temple Theater on Liberty Pole Way
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Corner of East Ave and Chestnut St.
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Innovation Theater on E. Broad St.
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The Little Theatre on East Ave.
STREET CLOSINGS
TICKET SHOP HOURS
Located at 100 East Ave
June 6-10 Noon-5PMJune 11/12 ClosedJune 13-16 Noon-5PMJune 17/18/19 10AM-10PMJune 20-24 Noon - 10PMJune 25 - Noon - 9PM
TICKETS
- Club Pass tickets if still available – may be purchased online at rochesterjazz.com, or visit the Jazz Fest Ticket Shop at 100 East Ave Open June 6 to 10 Noon to 5PM; June 11,12 Closed; June 13, 14, 15, 16 Noon to 5PM; June 17,18, 19 10AM- to 10PM; June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Noon to 10PM and June 25 Noon to 9PM.
- Club Shows – enter with the Club Pass or $30/$35 cash only at the door. First-come, first-served for everyone, no reserved seating, no advance sales. Redeem your Club Pass ticket before you attend any shows at Ticket Shop as soon as it is open in June and during the festival or in the Merchandise Tent during the festival. Tickets cannot be redeemed at venues. See tickets for more info.
- Free Shows – no tickets required, all shows rain or shine.
- Ticket Shop - located at 100 East Ave Open June 6 to 10 Noon to 5PM; June 11,12 Closed; June 13, 14, 15, 16 Noon to 5PM; June 17,18, 19 10AM- to 10PM; June 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, Noon to 10PM and June 25 from Noon to 9PM.
VISITOR INFORMATION
For information on things to do during the day while you are in Rochester see
- Visit Rochester Official Tourism Website
- I Love NY
- Explore Rochester Guide
- City of Rochester
- Visiting Monroe County
- Greater Rochester Airport ROC
- Visit the Finger Lakes
- Journey Magazine - Official Guide to Great Lakes Seaway Trail
WHAT TO BRING
- For free shows, you can bring lawn/stadium chairs
- Your tickets and Club Pass! (Please write your cell number on your pass.)
WHAT NOT TO BRING
- Pets, Coolers, and Food