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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The perfect place for your next night out.

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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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The Strictly Hip: January Residency Night 1

01/03

Babeville

The Strictly Hip January Residency Night 1: “Up to Here” live in The 9th Ward  The Strictly Hip are the Masters…

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Warped Band

01/03

Buffalo Iron Works

Remember your first time at Warped Tour? The bands? The heat? Merch tents as far as the eye could see?…

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Feed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens

01/03

Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the…

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Tom From MySpace – 2000s Night

01/03

Buffalo Iron Works

Born from nostalgia, eyeliner, and the glow of a computer screen at 2AM, Tom From Myspace is a 2000s emo…

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Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dan

01/04

Buffalo Iron Works

Ring in the New Year with Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead’s ultimate tribute fusion! Experience the magic of 5…

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Our Stadium, Our Stories

01/07

Buffalo History Museum

Highmark Stadium was never just concrete and seats it was memories, milestones, and the sound of a city cheering as…

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The Mid-Week Vibe: New Year, New Vibes

01/07

Babeville

The Mid-Week Vibe is the first of its kind mid-week concert experience every 1st Wednesday of the month hosting LEGENDARY Talent…

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The Scales: A Tribute to Phish

01/09

Buffalo Iron Works

The Scales started out as four friends & fellow Phans who one day decided to get together and jam on…

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The Strictly Hip: January Residency Night 2

01/09

9th Ward

The Strictly Hip January Residency Night 2: “Road Apples” live in The 9th Ward The Strictly Hip are the Masters of…

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Our Famous New Years Flea Market

01/10

Vigilant Fire Hall

These unique antique and collectibles market has long been considered Buffalo’s Favorite. Discover unusual & delightful gift items that are hard…

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Memory Cafe

01/13

Buffalo History Museum

Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a free program for people with changes…

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Shrek The Musical

01/15

Shea’s Smith Theatre

O’Connell & Company presentsSHREK THE MUSICALBased on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and…

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Come Back to Earth

01/16

Buffalo Iron Works

Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances,…

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Owl Moon

01/16

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Owl Moon is a winter evening experience inspired by the beloved book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen, hosted at Genesee…

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Ryan Millers Catwalk for Charity

01/16

Babeville

Ryan Miller is being joined by several of his teammates from the 2005-06 season for this year’s Catwalk for Charity,…

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Science After Hours: Get A Clue

01/16

Buffalo Museum of Science

Our adults-only Science After Hours: Get A Clue event returns on January 16, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.! When we were…

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DJ Scafetta w/ Mista J

01/17

Buffalo Iron Works

DJ SCAFETTA & Buffalo’s Breakout Bass Innovator Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, NY, DJ Scafetta is making waves as…

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Taz

01/18

Buffalo Iron Works

The twenty-two-year-old phenom has commanded festival headlining stages, including Coachella and Met Life Stadium opening for The Rolling Stones. TAZs…

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Kids Day at the Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Kids!

01/19

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and…

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The Elovaters-Suburn Tour 2026

01/21

Electric City

Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have…

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Funtime & Back II Back Present Chayce Beckham

01/22

Town Ballroom

The only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham scored his first #1…

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Orchid Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens

01/22

Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…

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Orchids After Dark at the Botanical Gardens

01/22

Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens

See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide…

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Trivia Night

01/22

Buffalo History Museum

Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend,…

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