2026–2027 CONCERT SEASON
The RGMC 2026-2027 Concert Season: Where Every Story Finds Its Voice
The RGMC 2026-2027 Concert Season: Where Every Story Finds Its Voice
The RGMC 2026-2027 Concert Season: Where Every Story Finds Its Voice
Join Us for an Unforgettable Season!
The RGMC proudly invites you to a dazzling concert season filled with imagination, reinvention, and vibrant musical celebration. With plenty of familiar favorites as well as fun twists, we hope you’ll join us as we sing with heart, humor, pride, and purpose—lifting up voices, building community, and creating moments of magic all year long.
Experience the joy, artistry, and community of the RGMC by becoming a season ticket holder for our 2026–2027 concert season. You'll enjoy all of our exciting performances, secure the best seats, and save money compared to purchasing individual tickets. You'll also support the chorus’s mission of fostering inclusion, acceptance, and excellence through music. Reserve your season tickets today and share in a year of harmony, pride, and extraordinary musical experiences!
All performances will be ASL interpreted, and the venue is ADA accessible.
An RGMC Christmas Carol
The RGMC 2026-2027 Concert Season: Where Every Story Finds Its Voice
The RGMC 2026-2027 Concert Season: Where Every Story Finds Its Voice
Saturday, December 12, 2026, at 7:30 pm
Sunday, December 13, 2026, at 3 pm
Hochstein Performance Hall
50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
We welcome both our concert season and the holiday season with a festive reimagining of Charles Dickens’s timeless tale. With music drawn from Scrooge, The Muppet Christmas Carol, classical masterworks, and contemporary theatre, we journey with Ebenezer Scrooge from coldhearted isolation to joyful transformation. Heartfelt ballads, mischievous melodies, and soaring choral beauty will warm the spirit and remind us of the power of compassion.
Mods, Rockers, and Showstoppers: A British Invasion of the RGMC
Saturday, March 20, 2027, at 7:30 pm
Hochstein Performance Hall
50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
This exhilarating show is a tribute to the iconic artists from across the Atlantic who reshaped music for generations. With songs by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Radiohead, Muse, Coldplay, and more, this concert spans six decades of British brilliance. Whether you grew up on ’60s mod anthems, ’90s pop, or modern alt‑rock, you’ll find your favorites reinvented with the RGMC’s signature harmonies and flair.
Can You Feel the Pride Tonight: A Disney Celebration
Saturday, July 10, 2027, at 7:30 pm
Hochstein Performance Hall
50 N Plymouth Ave, Rochester, NY
With magic, courage, and creativity, Disney songs taught us to dream. Featuring classics from The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Toy Story, Moana, and more, this Pride concert honors the joy of becoming who we are. Exploring themes of hope, identity, friendship, and self‑discovery, this all‑ages musical adventure is a radiant tribute to the LGBTQ+ community and the stories that helped shape our imaginations.
2026–2027 Fundraising Events
SpaGAYtti Dinner
SpaGAYtti Dinner
SpaGAYtti Dinner
Sunday, October 25, 2026, 5-7 pm
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
25 Westminster Rd, Rochester, NY
One of the RGMC's favorite traditions, our SpaGAYtti Dinner brings together delicious food, great company, and wonderful music in support of the chorus and its mission: creating social change through excellence in the choral arts.
Guests will enjoy:
- A homemade spaghetti dinner served by RGMC members
- Convenient takeout options
- An exclusive preview performance from our December concert
- Opportunities to meet and socialize with chorus members as well as friends and supporters from across the community
- A welcoming atmosphere celebrating music and inclusion
Whether you're a longtime supporter or joining us for the first time, SpaGAYtti Dinner is a perfect way to enjoy a fun and meaningful evening while helping the chorus continue to create connection, visibility, and joy through the power of music.
Meat Raffle
SpaGAYtti Dinner
SpaGAYtti Dinner
Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1 pm
Fairport Brewing Company
1044 University Ave, Rochester, NY
Join the RGMC for an exiting meat raffle fundraiser to help send us to the GALA Choruses Festival 2028, the largest LGBTQ+ choral event in the world.
Enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition, great prizes, and community fun with a chance to win a variety of premium meat packages and other special items. A cash bar and additional fundraising opportunities will be available throughout the event.
Every ticket purchased helps support travel, lodging, and festival expenses, ensuring that the RGMC can proudly represent Rochester on a national stage while sharing our music, advocacy, and community spirit with thousands of singers and audience members from across the country.
Bring your friends, test your luck, and help us raise our voices at GALA 2028!
Ticket Prices
Advance sale: $20 per person
Day of event: $25 per person
Raffle Prices
$5 per round (25 chances)
$40 for 8 rounds (25 chances for each round)
Sweet Harmonies
Saturday, February 27, 2027 6 PM
Fairport Brewing Company
1044 University Ave, Rochester, NY
Join the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus for an evening of music, community, and sweet treats at Sweet Harmonies, a special fundraising event benefiting RGMC.
Guests will enjoy a delicious dessert tasting, featuring treats donated by local bakeries, live performances by members of the chorus, an exciting silent auction, and a cash bar. Whether you're a longtime supporter or discovering RGMC for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends, celebrate local businesses, and support LGBTQ+ arts in our community.
Proceeds from the event help sustain the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus' concerts, outreach programs, and mission of fostering inclusion, visibility, and community through music.
Come for the desserts, stay for the harmony, and help keep our voices strong!
Miscast Cabaret 2027
Sunday, April 25, 2027, at 1:00 pm
Fairport Brewing Company
1044 University Ave, Rochester, NY
Get ready for an afternoon of surprises, laughter, and unforgettable performances at Miscast Cabaret, featuring members of the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus taking the stage in roles they would never traditionally be cast to perform.
From Broadway favorites and pop hits to unexpected character songs, chorus members will step outside the box to showcase their talents in creative, entertaining, and sometimes hilarious ways. Miscast celebrates imagination, individuality, and the joy of performing without limits.
The fun begins with a Cocktail Hour at 1:00 PM, where guests can mingle and enjoy a cash bar, followed by the show at 2:00 PM. Whether heartfelt, dramatic, or delightfully outrageous, every number promises something unexpected.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind afternoon of music, entertainment, and community while supporting the Rochester Gay Men’s Chorus and its mission to build connection, inclusion, and pride through song.