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.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
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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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Animation Fest
12/04
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
We are thrilled to announce our 23rd annual Animation Fest! Join us at Buffalo AKG Museum’s December First Friday at…
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Aqueous [Night 1]
12/04
Town Ballroom
Aqueous is an American groove-rock band formed in 2006 in Buffalo, NY. The group is well-known in the music festival…
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DECADES: A Pop Culture Pop Art Pop-Up
12/04
Timeless Babez
“DECADES: A Pop Culture Pop Art Pop-Up” is a gallery featuring 25 pop art pieces by Buffalo, NY-based artist thinksojoe.…
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Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!)
12/04 – 12/13
Lancaster Opera House
Why tell one Christmas story when you can tell ALL of them? Three performers attempt A Christmas Carol then revolt and launch into a rapid-fire…
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FULLY CLOTHED GENTS – The Music Of Barenaked Ladies
12/04
The Caz
Fully Clothed Gents are WNY’s fun-filled tribute to the iconic Barenaked Ladies. Expect a night packed with all their greatest…
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Friendship and Charlotte Cornfield
12/04
Rec Room Buffalo
Friendship and Charlotte Cornfield, both artists signed to Merge Records, are hitting the road together for a North American…
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Horse & Carriage Holiday Celebration
12/04
Allentown
Be sure to check out Allen Street on Friday Dec 4th for all our brick-and-mortar businesses, a visit from Santa…
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Lady Bits: Stand-Up.
12/04
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Get ready for a night of laughs with a lineup of 10 incredible comics – all women, fem-identifying, and non-binary!…
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Living Nativity at St. Paul Lutheran Church & Kelkenberg Farm
12/04 – 12/05
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Come experience the wonder of the Christmas Story at the farm! St. Paul Lutheran Church presents the 6th Annual Living…
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MFA Dance Showcase
12/04 – 12/05
Katharine Cornell Theatre
The MFA Dance Showcase offers a peek into the creative process of dancemaking, featuring works in various stages of completion…
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Professional Bull Riders (PBR)
12/04 – 12/05
KeyBank Center
The 2027 campaign will feature 55 event days overall, including 53 regular-season event days and the two-day Velocity Tour Finals.…
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Snow GLOW Silent Disco at Buffalo RiverWorks
12/04
Buffalo RiverWorks
A winter GLOW party where everything glows, including you. Buffalo RiverWorks turns into a blacklight snow globe for Snow GLOW…
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The Hip Experience
12/04
Buffalo Iron Works
Back by popular demand from Toronto Ont. International touring Tragically Hip Tribute , The Hip Experience. The band has been…
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The Nutcracker
12/04 – 12/06
Shea’s Buffalo
The Nutcracker is an iconic 1892 two-act classical ballet composed by Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and…
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3RD Annual Hamburg SantaCon
12/05
Village of Hamburg
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Hamburg SantaCon – a festive gathering where everyone dresses up as Santa and spreads…
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A Christmas Carol
12/05 – 12/27
Alleyway Theatre
Dickens’ classic holiday tale brings all of the joy this season. Theatre maker Daniel F. Lendzian adapts Charles Dickens’ classic…
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Aqueous 2 Night Pass
12/05
Town Ballroom
Aqueous is an American groove-rock band formed in 2006 in Buffalo, NY. The group is well-known in the music festival…
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Conifer Wreath Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
12/05
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Start a new tradition this holiday season! Create a fresh, fragrant conifer wreath to add some festive greenery to your…
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El Scorcho – Ugly Sweater Christmas Party
12/05
The Caz
EL SCORCHO (The Music Of Weezer) presents the UGLY SWEATER CHRISTMAS PARTY at The Caz! It’s Christmas. It’s Weezer. It’s…
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Ice Skating at Fountain Plaza
12/05 – 03/06
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza is a free, open-to-the-public ice-skating rink in Downtown Buffalo. The 2025-26 Ice-Skating Season is Presented…
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Morgan Page
12/05
Electric City
Morgan Page is a renowned American DJ and music producer, celebrated for his innovative approach to electronic dance music. With…
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Night of Light at the Martin House
12/05
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
Step into the magic of the season at Night of Light, one of our favorite events of the year! Join…
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Queen City Market
12/05
Seneca One
The Queen City Market is a curated one day, one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters and vintage…
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Roycroft Campus Holiday Art Show
12/05 – 12/06
Roycroft Campus
Get in the holiday spirit on the Roycroft Campus! Our Holiday Show is held (mainly) inside, but spread out over…
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