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.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
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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716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
08/02
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.…
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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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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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Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions – Home Opener at New Highmark Stadium
09/17
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions square off in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday, September 17,…
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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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6th Annual BanglaFest
07/26
Williamsville Island Park
The annual festival celebrates Bangladeshi heritage, diversity, and cultural inclusion within Western New York. It attracts community members from various…
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City on the Hill Walking Tour
07/26
Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion
Buffalo’s slight rise in elevation east of downtown became the site of many important and iconic civic buildings, as well…
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Dozo My Lady Duo featuring Carolyn Lansom – The Caz Supper Club
07/26
The Caz
A Buffalo NY-based jazz & pop duo with rich female vocals, specializing in improvisation, and reimaging classic songs with a…
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Grateful Brunch w/ Buffalo Dead All Stars
07/26
Jack Rabbit
The Grateful Brunch w/Buffalo Dead All Stars is a recurring monthly event held at Jack Rabbit. Performers: A rotating collective…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz: Joe Gransden’s “The Good Life”
07/26
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a Lipsey Summer Jazz performance by the Janice Mitchell Quartet! Celebrate Tony Bennett’s 100th birthday with Joe…
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Oakland Place Walking Tour
07/26
Oakland Place
Among Buffalo’s many beautiful residential streets, the single block of Oakland Place stands out for its unique history and exceptional…
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Pawlas Palooza
07/26
Paula’s Donuts – Buffalo
Celebrate Paula’s Donuts 30th anniversary on July 26th from 1 PM to 5 PM at Paula’s Donuts in Larkin, 872…
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Rooftop Silent Disco
07/26
Patrick’s Rooftop
Dance into the sunset and under the stars at Patrick’s Rooftop for a sky-high Silent Disco. Enjoy breathtaking city views…
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Scandalous Buffalo: Downtown Walking Tour 12pm
07/26
Spot Coffee – Buffalo
Join us for a tour of the scandalous side of Buffalo history! On this downtown walking tour, you’ll learn some…
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The Horn Collective pt 1
07/26
The 9Th Ward
The very first installment of The Horn Collective! Featuring Brian Freeman, Eric Oliver, & Will HoltonHouse Band: DP on Drums, Brandon Sherman…
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Touch A Truck
07/26
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Explore & More’s premier event of the summer brings 50+ trucks, construction vehicles, and vendors to the museum’s doorstep at…
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West Side Mob Walking Tour 10am
07/26
Roseland’s Atlas Restaurant
Buffalo’s West Side was once a hotbed of mob activity and government surveillance as law enforcement tried to make a…
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Chef Darian Bryan in conversation with Francesca Bond and Alan Pergament from the Buffalo News
07/27
Larkin Square
Larkin Square and The Buffalo News invite you to a conversation with Larkinville Chef Darian Bryan, winner of the television…
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Delaware Avenue Mansions Exterior Walking Tour
07/27
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
The richest of the rich in Buffalo put their wealth on full display on this section of Delaware Avenue, home…
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