EVERCLEAR, one of the leading alternative rock bands to emerge from the ’90s, has celebrated its 30th anniversary in recent years, and founder, vocalist, and guitarist Art Alexakis has made it clear that he has no plans to slow down. Everclear hits the Rochester Opera House stage on Sunday, July 26. Doors open at 6:00 PM, with the opener at 7:00 PM.

Since forming in 1992, EVERCLEAR has enjoyed a lengthy career by any measure, spanning 11 studio releases, including four that have been certified Gold or Platinum. The band has sold over 6 million records and achieved 12 Top 40 hit singles on Mainstream Rock, Alternative, and Adult Top 40 radio, including “Santa Monica,” “Father of Mine,” “I Will Buy You A New Life,” “Wonderful,” and “Everything To Everyone,” as well as numerous videos, thousands of shows, and various other accolades, including a 1998 Grammy nomination.

After the demise of his band Colorfinger in 1992, Alexakis struggled to make it in Portland, where he had moved from San Francisco. That extremely difficult personal and creative period became the crucible that forged Alexakis into the fiery songwriter heard on the early EVERCLEAR demos, the Nervous & Weird EP (1993), and ultimately the World of Noise LP, both released on the Portland independent label Tim/Kerr Records. The original 1993 release of World of Noise, paired with the band’s significant efforts to break into college radio and the buzz they created within the Portland music scene, attracted the attention of major labels, including Capitol Records, which signed the group soon after. Beginning with their major-label debut, 1995’s platinum-selling album Sparkle and Fade, and its massive chart-topping hit “Santa Monica,” EVERCLEAR soon became a household name and was catapulted into the mainstream, allowing their impressive three-decade career to prosper and endure.

In 2019, while being treated for an injury caused by a minor car accident, Alexakis was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and learned that he had likely been living with the disease for nearly twenty years. Since being diagnosed, Art has donated one dollar from every ticket purchased for his performances to charities such as Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and the National MS Society.

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Coming Soon

Comedian Juston McKinney Live
April 24 and 25 at 7:30 PM
The Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Description: Juston has multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show” and “Comedy Central.” He has three one-hour specials on “Amazon Prime,” including “Parentally Challenged,” “On Mid-Life Support,” and his fifth stand-up special, “On the Bright Side,” which can also be seen for free on his YouTube channel, where it has over one million views.
Ticket Information: Call (603) 335-1992, stop by Stage Door Tickets and More or the Box Office at 31 Wakefield Street for the $10 Youth Ticket Deal, or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Other Details: Free parking and concessions.

“Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Opens May 8 at 7:30 PM
The Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Lyricist: Tim Rice
Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Description: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a vibrant, fast-paced musical retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, whose gift for interpreting dreams takes him from being sold into slavery to rising as a powerful leader in Egypt. Filled with catchy songs and playful humor, it celebrates resilience, hope, and the power of dreams.
Ticket Information: Call (603) 335-1992, stop by Stage Door Tickets and More or the Box Office at 31 Wakefield Street for the $10 Youth Ticket Deal, or visit www.rochesteroperahouse.com.
Other Details: Fun night out featuring a musical comedy, concessions, and free parking.

Free Comic Book Day & Comics Giveaway Day 2026
May 2 at 10:00 AM
The Rochester Opera House, 31 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH 03867
Description: Free Comic Book Day will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, across the country. The event in downtown Rochester, NH has blossomed into a citywide festival, now overseen by the Rochester Opera House. This year’s festival will feature over 20 comic stop locations, discounts at restaurants and local businesses, a costume contest, artist alley, a beer garden, and performances promoting literacy and visual art through the comic medium throughout the day. Meet Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles legendary creators Steve Lavigne, Mateus Santolouco, Cory Smith, Fero Pe, Luis Antonio Delgado, and many more at our Turtle Den in the Governor’s Inn ballroom.
Ticket Information: FCBD is a free event! Visit www.jetpackcomics.com and www.rochesteroperahouse.com for more information.