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Blue Cross Arena

Rochester, NY

About This Venue

Blue Cross Arena at the War Memorial in Rochester is Western New York’s largest indoor arena, with a capacity of up to 13,000 for concerts. Home to the Rochester Americans (AHL), the arena is the region’s primary destination for stadium-scale touring acts — the kind of shows where A-list artists fill every seat.

Located at 1 War Memorial Square in downtown Rochester, Blue Cross Arena has welcomed virtually every major touring act to Western NY over the decades. When the biggest names in music come to Rochester, this is where they play. Tickets via Ticketmaster.

Venue Tips

  • Arrive early for best parking spots
  • Outside food and beverages policies vary by event
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Location & Directions

Venue Details

Address:
1 War Memorial Sq, Rochester, NY 14614

Capacity: 13,000

Type: Arena

Upcoming Shows

MercyMe at Blue Cross Arena | March 28, 2026

Fantasia at Blue Cross Arena | May 8, 2026

Rochester R&B Festival at Blue Cross Arena | September 5, 2026

Keith Sweat at Blue Cross Arena | September 5, 2026

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