ROCHESTER, N.Y. — This year's Lilac Festival will feature a new 12,000 square-foot special events tent. The space will require a paid ticket for certain performances.

The first announced headliner is stand up comic Orny Adams. The other performers will be announced March 10th.

The event will also feature at least 50 free concerts.

The 10-day Lilac Festival is the largest free festival of its kind in North America. It takes place in Highland Park among 1,200 lilac bushes.

This year's festival is scheduled to run from May 11th to May 20th.