Buffalo is Alive with Music

Whatever your favorite genre, every night in Buffalo you can find something cool to listen to—and some nights you can find everything.

 

Buffalo’s musical heritage is dynamic. It’s a story being written one set at a time, as musicians—homegrown or passing through—take the stage in venues you won’t forget. Hear your favorite acts play rooms that’ve been reimagined and reborn, like Asbury Hall, Iron Works, Sportsmen’s Tavern and the Town Ballroom. Even the unexpected spaces are filled with song, from Silo City’s abandoned grain elevators to front porches in the Elmwood Village.

 

Check out our sneaky cool music scene—you’re going to love what you hear here.  Learn more about the Buffalo music scene… explore our venues… and see who’s playing when.

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A Music Lover’s Guide to Buffalo

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Listen Local. Drink Local.

The abundance of opportunities to combine live music and craft beer for an enhanced experience within Buffalo’s footprint makes WNY a first-class region for live entertainment. This series is presented by 42 North Brewing Company.

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Buffalo Porchfest

05/16

Elmwood Village

Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…

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Buffalo Pride Parade

06/07

Elmwood Avenue

The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…

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Juneteenth Festival

06/13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

The Juneteenth Festival (a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States) of Buffalo began in 1976 as a culturally…

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Galbini Italian Heritage Festival

07/24

Hertel Avenue – North Buffalo

Benvenuti! Welcome to the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival of Buffalo, New York. Celebrating 50 years! Our festival on Hertel Avenue will take…

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24Th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade

08/15

Buffalo City Hall

Join us for the 24th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY in Buffalo NY. We will march…

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National Buffalo Wing Festival

08/29

Sahlen Field

Entering its 25th year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…

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Borderland Music and Arts Festival

09/18

Knox Farm State Park

The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…

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Jazz Appreciation featuring Jay Sharptet

04/08

Buffalo History Museum

Celebrate the legacy and spirit of jazz at Jazz Appreciation Night, presented by the Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz…

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Wayne Hancock w/ Nicky Diamonds

04/08

Buffalo Iron Works

Wayne Hancock performs live at Buffalo Iron Works on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 with Nicky Diamonds! Doors open 7pm |…

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A Night of Funk Improv

04/09

Sportsmen’s Tavern

Sportsmens presents A Night of Funk Improv With DP, George Puleo, Kenny Hawkins, Rod Bonner & Chuck Brown  

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Buffalo State Percussion Ensemble

04/09

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Join us in the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall for a performance by the Buffalo State Percussion…

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Ed Croft & Tina Williams

04/09

duende at Silo City

Ed Croft and Tina Williams are a musical duo based in the Buffalo, New York area known for their versatile performances and…

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Open Mic Thursdays at Caffe Aroma

04/09

Caffe Aroma

Every Thursday Open Mic at Caffe Aroma. Sign up at 830pm, music starts at 9pm

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Palmyra – Rested & Ready Tour

04/09

Rec Room Buffalo

Palmyra – Rested & Ready Tour with Palmyra, Judy Blank   Ages 16 and up Doors open 7pm

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Rempis / Adasiewicz / Corsano Trio

04/09

Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center

This trio, comprised of three prolific journeymen improvisers whose work has been recognized across the globe, is a band of…

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STAVO – Scenes Under Pressure – The Music of Rush & Dream Theater

04/09

The Caz

Central New York’s STAVO presents “Scenes Under Pressure” – An evening of the music of Rush & Dream Theater Doors…

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The Dave Hill Celebrates “One More Round Around the Sun” with his Group – An Evening of “West Coast Jazz”

04/09

PAUSA Art House

Since 1985, Dave Hill has been a prominent guitarist in the Los Angeles music scene, engaging in numerous recording sessions…

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The Runarounds: The Minivan Tour

04/09

Electric City

The Runarounds are a five-piece alt-rock band Axel Ellis (guitar/vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals), Jeremy Yun (lead guitar), William Lipton (guitar/vocals),…

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Carbon Leaf

04/10

Buffalo Iron Works

Carbon Leaf’s fifteenth studio album, Time is the Playground is both a call to action and an embrace of the…

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Chris Knight

04/10

Sportsmen’s Tavern

After 23 years as a recording artist, singer-songwriter Chris Knight remains boldly empowered to make music that always delivers the…

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Direct to Connect

04/10

Showplace Theater

Cash Money Records and EA Talent have teamed up with Ms. Boss Lady to bring you something brand new to…

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Dr. Bacon

04/10

Nietzsche’s

Dr. Bacon (Asheville, North Carolina) are bringin’ their “funked up Appalachian” vibes to Nietzsche’s – with our friends St. Vith…

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John Troy Group

04/10

PAUSA Art House

John Troy | Woodwinds Tim Clarke | Trumpet Harry Graser | Keys/Synth Luis Carrion | Bass  Jacobo Vega-Albela | Drums…

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Live Band Karaoke 90s Rock and Pop Edition

04/10

Rec Room Buffalo

Check out Buffalos ONLY Live Band Karaoke! Jump on stage and sing your favorite Pop and Rock songs from the 90s…

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