Upcoming & Annual Events in Buffalo
Buffalo loves a good party. And good food. And being outside. We love traditions, parades and annual events – the days that bring together locals, homesick ex-pats and hip visitors who have picked up on Buffalo’s fun-loving vibe. Now it’s your turn to party like a local. Plan your trip around one of Buffalo’s signature events.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
There’s nothing Buffalo loves more than a fun way to wrap up the work week — so get out this weekend and join the fun!
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Shrek Drag Brunch
11/21
Helium Comedy Club
Get ready to venture far, far away for a fabulously filthy Shrek Drag Brunch! Expect ogre-sized performances, fairytale realness, and…
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Still Rock ‘n’ Roll: Billy Joel Tribute
11/21
Lancaster Opera House
Still Rock’n Roll is a high-octane, “Main Event” tribute to the Piano Man, starring the incomparable Leo Frantz. Known throughout…
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THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
11/21 – 12/19
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Rolling World PremiereBased on Books and Characters by Mo WillemsScript and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam TobinMusic by Deborah…
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The “Let’s Explore Elmwood” Frolic Tour
11/21 – 12/05
Forty Thieves
Discover the vibrant pulse of Buffalo on this guided food, drink, shopping and walking tour of Buffalo’s Elmwood Village while…
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The Hot Club of Buffalo
11/21
PAUSA Art House
The Hot Club of Buffalo is a 4-piece World and Gypsy Jazz band and 7-time winner of Jazz Buffalo’s, “Best…
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The Smuggler
11/21 – 12/19
Road Less Traveled Productions
By Ronán Noone Directed by John Hurley Starring Jeremy Kreuzer November 21 – December 19 Taking place in the Road…
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The Wailin’ Jennys
11/21
Center for the Arts
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse; three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect…
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You are the ceremony. This is the ritual. – Art Exhibit
11/21 – 03/28
Burchfield Penney Art Center
You Are The Ceremony, This Is The Ritual examines a twelve-year exploration of site-based performance at Silo City, a sprawling…
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Bills vs Dolphins – AFC East, Week 11 Watch Party
11/22
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Division football at home. Bills host the Dolphins in a Week 11 AFC East matchup, the kind of game worth…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
11/22
Highmark Stadium
The next game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1pm at…
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Eilen Jewell
11/22
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Twenty years of touring. Twenty years on the road. “My own weariness amazes me,” as Bob Dylan sings to his…
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The Nick Moss Band ft. Dennis Gruenling
11/22
The Caz
A night of straight-up, hard-hitting Chicago blues. Guitarist Nick Moss brings his deep connection to the Chicago blues tradition, joined…
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Shea’s Historic Tours
11/23 – 12/28
Shea’s Buffalo
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre opened in 1926 as a movie house, offering “an acre of seats” built by built by Chicago…
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Karaoke Night!
11/24 – 05/11
Road Less Traveled Productions
Ages 21+ No singing talent required, just the willingness to have a great time! Once a month, we turn our…
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Kelli Baker Band
11/24
The Caz
As seen with ZZ TOP + GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, September 2026WHO THE HELL IS KELLI BAKER? Originally from…
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Rival Sons – Domestic Bliss Tour
11/24
Town Ballroom
Funtime Presents Rival Sons Domestic Bliss Tour with The Blue Stones The Velveteers Rival Sons Domestic Bliss Tour VIP Package One…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Rangers
11/25
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the New York Rangers at the Keybank Center November 25, 2026, at 7:00PM
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Friends-giving Trivia Night
11/25
Resurgence Brewing Company
There’s nothing better than spending the night before Thanksgiving with your friends so we’re making Friendsgiving even more fun with…
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JAMSGIVING
11/25
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
House Hustlers presents the 2nd Annual JAMSGIVING, taking over Pearl Street Grill & Brewery on Thanksgiving Eve. 11 acts across…
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Silver Maple w/ Blume
11/25
Buffalo Iron Works
Silver Maple is a Buffalo, NY based cover band bringing together rock, alternative, and crowd-favorite hits for an energetic live…
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Thanksgiving Eve DJ
11/25
Alchemy Wine & Beer
Come out on the biggest party night of the year and dance off all that pie to be consumed the…
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The Strictly Hip
11/25
Town Ballroom
Funtime Presents The Strictly Hip Thanksgiving Eve The Strictly Hip’s annual Thanksgiving Eve concert at Town Ballroom. In recognition…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
11/26
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for a special Thanksgiving Day primetime…
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