The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight at Kodak Center | December 9, 2026
For the third consecutive December, The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight returns to Kodak Center in Rochester — this time with an entirely new 90-minute production rather than a reprise of the shows that earned them those two prior engagements here. The date is Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the performance beginning at 7:30 PM. Tickets are on sale now.
About The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
The premise is structured to invite skepticism: 14 classical musicians performing Metallica and Rage Against the Machine by candlelight. It is also structured to resolve that skepticism, and after entertaining more than 700,000 guests across North America, the UK, and Ireland, the production has done exactly that. The Rock Orchestra is a rotating collective of instrumentalists and vocalists — billed as featuring some of the world’s finest — and the 2026 touring cycle introduces a notable addition to the ensemble: vocalist Ramona Blue, whose arrival has been highlighted on the production’s official channels.
The program draws from the catalogs of Metallica, AC/DC, Rage Against the Machine, My Chemical Romance, Linkin Park, System of a Down, Guns N’ Roses, Evanescence, Aerosmith, The Cranberries, and more. What distinguishes this Rochester appearance from its two predecessors is the production itself: the show is explicitly billed as new, not a retread. That distinction matters for anyone who caught the prior December engagements — the argument for returning is genuine novelty, not loyalty to a set list they’ve already seen.
About Kodak Center
Kodak Center is a Rochester theater and, for a production that lives or dies on atmosphere, a sensible home for this kind of show. The venue is operated by Legends Global and has established itself as a reliable anchor for touring productions across the Finger Lakes region. Lounge Passes for the December 9 performance are also available — a premium add-on beyond standard ticketing for those inclined toward a more deliberate evening.
Tickets
Tickets went on sale Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10 a.m. and are available via Ticketmaster and the Kodak Center Box Office. Buy Tickets