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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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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Afro Sankofa Festival at AKG

08/07

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Celebrate the Global African Diaspora! A Cultural vibrant day festival full of music, fashion, dance, education, art, food, and community!…

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Erie County Fair 2026

08/12

Fairgrounds in Hamburg

The Erie County Fair, held annually, is the largest fair of its kind in New York State, and the 3rd…

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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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10th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration

08/23

Silo City

For the past decade, Beau Fleuve has grown from a bold cultural vision into one of theNortheast’s most respected and…

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Music Is Art Festival 2026

09/12

Buffalo’s Outer Harbor – Terminal B

The Music is Art Festival will return for its 24th year on September 12, 2026. Founded by Goo Goo Dolls…

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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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Caribbean Cruise

08/05

Buffalo River History Tours

Escape to paradise without ever leaving the water. Step aboard the Harbor Queen for a two-hour tropical getaway that brings the heart…

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DeLano does Zeppelin

08/05

Larkin Square

Enjoy live music along with a curated selection of food offerings. Admission and parking are free thanks to presenting sponsor…

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Haadiyah Habeeb

08/05

Revolver Records Inc.

Haadiyah Habeeb is a talented young vocalist and musical artist from Buffalo, NY. She is the daughter of prominent Buffalo…

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Noah Richardson

08/05

Rec Room Buffalo

Noah Richardson is a Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter and rising all-pop artist known for his unique “funeral rock” sound, a label inspired…

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The Mid-Week Vibe XLVI

08/05

The 9th Ward

“Summer Is A Blazin” The Mid-Week Vibe is the first of its kind mid-week concert experience hosting LEGENDARY Talent from…

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Circle Thursdays at Buffalo Central Terminal

08/06

Buffalo Central Terminal

It’s the final CIRCLE THURSDAY of the season! Check out the line up:  – ArtHaus Collective presents Amina TheEmpress &…

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DEADGRASS

08/06

The Caz

A Jamgrass Adventure Through the Music of Jerry Garcia A high-energy, free-spirited acoustic adventure exploring the life’s work of Jerry…

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Ed Croft & Tina Williams

08/06

duende at Silo City

Ed Corft and Tina Williams are a musical duo based in the Buffalo area known for their versatile performances and…

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Emily Ann Roberts

08/06

Town Ballroom

Funtime & Back II Back Present Emily Ann Roberts with SJ McDonald This experience includes: Unforgettable Meet & Greet with…

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Open Mic: Music Night

08/06

Buffalo Comedy Collective

Join us for our very first Open Mic Music Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying the stage for…

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The Hickoids

08/06

Sportsmen’s Tavern

42 years into a jagged and checkered career Hickoids are pleased to announce the “Still Trippin'” summer 2026 tour. The…

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Tommy Z

08/06

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Tommy Z is one of the most decorated guitarists in Western New York. A Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductee…

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CHRIS CAIN

08/07

The Caz

Unmatched Soul. Unrivaled Chops. Join us for an evening with blues guitar master Chris Cain, the “musician’s musician” who has…

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Dizgo w/ Pocketship

08/07

Buffalo Iron Works

Born from attic jam sessions between childhood friends Andrew Pickel and Kevin Hinnefeld, Dizgo’s story began with two guitars, a…

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Dueling Pianos Band

08/07

Rec Room Buffalo

Downtown Buffalo’s only Dueling Pianos Show! Full kitchen and dinner available during the show Doors open 6:30pm 21 and over

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Jammy Buffet

08/07

Town Ballroom

Jammy Buffet is a touring tribute act that reinterprets the music of Jimmy Buffett. They blend his classic “Gulf &…

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Lake Rats Dispatch Event #2

08/07

Lake Rats Dispatch

It’s that time again…Lake Rats Dispatch is hosting its second event, featuring an art exhibition from Quaid Baker entitled “Latest…

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Party for Prep

08/07

Hartman’s Distilling Co.

Join us for one of the best nights of the summer! Enjoy food, drinks, music, raffle prizes, and a fun…

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