Rochester's one-day winter music festival, Thaw, returns in 2026 with 30 shows across seven stages throughout downtown.

The fest's fifth installment will take place on March 21 and include performances from Them Coulee Boys, Nur-D, Jillian Rae, Dakotah Faye, and Sleeping Jesus, among others.

The nearly full list of bands can be seen in the Instagram post below. However, one of the headlining bands is blurred out. That act will be announced on Dec. 13.

Details on set times and venues are still forthcoming, but last year's event took place on stages at the Historic Chateau Theatre, Art Heads Emporium, Bleu Duck Kitchen, Café Steam, LC's Venue, and Treedome.

Tickets are currently available for $55. The fest uses a tiered structure where tickets are at their cheapest now. As each tier sell

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