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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Dyngus Day Parade

04/06

Historic Polonia District

Welcome to Dyngus Day USA & Dyngus Day Buffalo…The Dyngus Day Capital of the World! Dyngus Day, the annual post-Lenten…

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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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Captain Tom & The Hooligans and Watch Your Step

04/02

Nietzsche’s

We’ve got a rippin’ deck of bands ready to deal on Thursday, April 2nd with Drew Kiddoo and The Blackouts (Ithaca,) Captain Tom…

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Guilt Trip & Malevolence

04/02

Rec Room Buffalo

Guilt Trip & Malevolence with Guilt Trip, Malevolence, Chamber   Ages 16 and up Doors open 6pm

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Jonathan Butler

04/02

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Jonathan Butler, the youngest of 11 children, was raised amidst Apartheid in Cape Town, South Africa. His amazing talents afforded…

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Kraw with Dual Motion

04/02

Buffalo Iron Works

KRAW is a Buffalo-based DJ/producer delivering high-energy tech house and techno sets inspired by underground warehouse culture. Known for driving…

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Music and Poetry Open Mic

04/02

Third Space Cafe and Entertainment

Open Mic at Third Space for Music and PoetryHosted by Evan Laedke and FriendsSign-up in person at 5:30pm, starts at…

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jigitz

04/02

Electric City

jigitz is an electronic artist based in Brooklyn, NYC, by way of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Carving out his own lane…

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Consider the Source

04/03

Buffalo Iron Works

Instrumental progressive rock trio Consider the Source has been honing in on their unique sci-fi fusion sound for over a…

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Greg Docenko

04/03

Broadway Market

Enjoy listening to traditional Polish songs performed by Greg Docenko on the Market Stage as you shop the Broadway Market…

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M&T FIRST FRIDAY: Musical Performance by Stephen Babcock

04/03

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Enjoy a musical performance by Stephen Babcock! About Stephen Babcock: Stephen Babcock is an indie pop singer-songwriter whose roots run deep…

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NO QUARTER : THE LED ZEPPELIN JAZZ PROJECT

04/03

Black Dots Records and Bar

Live Jazz No Quarter: The Led Zeppelin Jazz Project live at Black Dots Bar opens 8pm | Music at 8:30pm

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Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour

04/03

Buffalo RiverWorks

After Dark Presents Our Lady Peace: 30th Anniversary Tour Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID

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Slacker University: It’s a 2000’s Party

04/03

Electric City

 This electrifying event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade’s biggest hits across pop, hip-hop, and rock genres. Embrace…

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The Medicinals

04/03

Jack Rabbit

The Medicinals most commonly refers to a roots-reggae “supergroup” from Rochester, New York. The band was originally formed as a…

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Timbre

04/03

duende at Silo City

“Timbre” in Buffalo, NY, refers to a local music collaboration featuring Tim Switalski, Tim Francyk, and Bob James, who play…

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Backpack Mafia Beat Battle

04/04

Third Space Cafe and Entertainment

Enjoy Hip Hop? Don’t miss Backpack Mafia Beat Battle with special guest, DJ Sike at Third Space Cafe on Main…

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DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS: Bad Bunny Dance Party

04/04

Electric City

NDVST presents DEBÍ TIRAR MÁS FIESTAS Buffalo! Party with us as we celebrate reggaeton, dembow, merengue, & latin dance hits!…

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