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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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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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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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside

07/03

Canalside Buffalo

Join us at Canalside for 4th of July weekend as we celebrate the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck!…

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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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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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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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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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An Evening with Andrew Duhon: Stop Motion Tour ’26

05/19

9th Ward

Born, raised, shaped, and inspired by his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, Andrew Duhon tours performing songs that are as…

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Music & Memory

05/19

First Presbyterian Church

Featuring live music performed by Buffalo Choral Arts Society & insights from composer Glenn McClure  This unique program will explore music’s role in…

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Between The Buried and Me: The Blue Nowhere U.S. Tour – Spring 2026

05/20

Town Ballroom

After Dark Presents Between The Buried and Me The Blue Nowhere U.S. Tour & Spring 2026 with Imperial Triumphant The…

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INOHA

05/20

Rec Room Buffalo

INOHA with Flight by Nothing Ages 16 and up Doors open 6:30pm

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Mama’s Broke

05/20

9th Ward

Mama’s Broke have spent over a decade in a near-constant state of transience, pounding the transatlantic tour trail. They’ve brought their…

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Canela String Quartet debuts at PAUSA

05/21

PAUSA Art House

Canela is, if we had to label it, a string quartet. The group started with a vision to get together…

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LOOK INTO MY MIND WITH ISAIAH GETHERS

05/21

Black Dots Records and Bar

Look Into My Mind – A Solo Drum Performance by Isaiah Gethers with Quentin McCauley on Sax at Black Dots!…

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River Glen

05/21

Nietzsche’s

We’ve got four incredible songwriters in the club on Thursday, May 21st, that you don’t want to miss! Stop in…

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Southern Culture on the Skids

05/21

Rec Room Buffalo

After Dark PresentsSOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDSwith support tbaAge Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or…

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Thank You Scientist

05/21

Buffalo Iron Works

After Dark Presents: Thank You Scientist at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, May 21st! Doors open 7pm

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The Damone Jackson Outcome

05/21

Revolver Records Inc.

The Damone Jackson Outcome is an award-winning, improvisational jazz fusion group based in Western New York. Led by virtuosic drummer…

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WonderFULL Soul Sessions: Curator Linda Appleby

05/21

Eat Off Art Studio

WonderFULL Soul Sessions is a music and performance-based showcase of poetry, musicianship and vocalism at the Eat Off Art Studio…

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1D NIGHT

05/22

Rec Room Buffalo

“1D Night” refers to popular, organized tribute dance parties and fan events dedicated to One Direction, featuring non-stop music, videos,…

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Central Groove

05/22

The Caz

Western New York’s favorite dentist band, Central Groove, delivers an electrifying mix of rock and pop with powerhouse vocals, electric…

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Digba Ogunbiyi Quartet Album Release

05/22

PAUSA Art House

Digba Ogunbiyi is a Nigerian jazz pianist and composer known for a unique playing and compositional style that blends the…

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