Three bands, 120 people, one of Rochester’s most dependable small stages. If you have been sleeping on shows at The Bug Jar, this is a good Saturday night to fix that.
Vicious Intent headlines a metal bill on June 27, with Liquid Damage and Line Six Insane Mode opening. Showtime is 9 p.m. With three sets in a room this compact, expect the night to move quickly — and loudly.
About the Lineup
This is exactly the kind of show The Bug Jar was built for — a tight, loud, three-band bill in a room where you are close enough to feel the bass in your chest. Vicious Intent headlines. Liquid Damage and Line Six Insane Mode provide the opening sets. If metal in a small room is your thing, you already know where you will be on June 27.
About The Bug Jar
The Bug Jar sits at 219 Monroe Ave. in Rochester, which puts you right in the middle of the city’s most walkable stretch of bars and restaurants. Dinner options within a few blocks are easy to find — which makes this a simple show to turn into a full evening in the Rochester area.
The venue is a bar with a stage tucked into the back — a description that does not do it justice. At 120 capacity, there is no bad spot in the room. There is also no buffer between you and the band, which is the whole point. Shows like this fill up. Get there before 9 p.m. if you want room to breathe.
Street parking runs along Monroe Avenue and the surrounding side streets. Check bugjar.com for age policies or updated show details before you head out.
Tickets & Show Details
Tickets are $12.30–$14.36 . Showtime 9 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Rooms this size do not stay open long once word gets around — grab yours now.