Rochester Lilac Festival- May 15 to 18, 2025 featuring art in the park, 5 and 10K and music including headliners like Sir Woman, Katie Pruitt, Chayce Beckham, Cruel Summer, The Skycoasters, and Beach Weather at Highland Park.

May 17-18: Art in the Park (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays) 

May 17-18: Small Business Circle (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sundays) 
May 18: Lilac Run 5K/10K, and Donut Dash 
Music-Each performance starts at 7 p.m. Below is each headliner for each day of the Lilac Festival:
    • Thursday, May 15 — Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 (Afrobeat, funk)
    • Friday, May 16 — The Aces (Alternative pop, indie rock)
    • Saturday, May 17 — The Dirty Dozen Brass Band (Jazz, bebop, funk)
    • Sunday, May 18 — Beach Weather (Pop rock, indie pop)