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.
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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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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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716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
09/05
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full two-day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.…
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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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Doors Open Buffalo
09/26
Buffalo Visitor Center
About Doors Open Buffalo: Doors Open Buffalo, Explore Buffalo’s signature annual event, is a day of free public access to architecturally…
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A Thousand Horses: White Flag Down Tour
08/24
Rec Room Buffalo
A Thousand Horses is an American country rock and Southern rock band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2010. The group…
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Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 10am
08/24
Hotel Lafayette Tours
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this…
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Downtown Icons & Hidden Treasures Walking Tour 2pm
08/24
Fountain Plaza
Step into the grandeur of turn-of-the-century Buffalo on this downtown walking tour, where richly detailed facades and spectacular interiors reveal…
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Off Campus Trivia Night
08/24
Southern Tier Brewing Company
If you can name every Briar hockey player without Googling… this one’s for you.Join us for Off Campus Trivia Night!Monday,…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Kerns Avenue Bowling Center
08/24
Kerns Avenue Bowling Center
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Doo:wëh: Seneca History of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 10am
08/25
Fountain Plaza
Došo:wëh is the name for Buffalo in the language of the Onödowa’ga:’ or Seneca people, who have called Western New York home…
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Flow Tribe
08/25
Buffalo Iron Works
Founded in 2004, Flow Tribe was solidified in the wake of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction with the mission to bring the…
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Vacation Manor
08/25
Rec Room Buffalo
The Virginia-based indie rock duo Vacation Manor is bringing their farewell Summer Tour 2026 right here to Buffalo. Musicians Nathan…
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5TH ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY
08/26
The Exchange at Beverly Gray
THE 5TH ANNUAL BLACK BUSINESS BLOCK PARTY IS BACK! Join The Exchange at Beverly Gray as we celebrate Black Business…
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Andy Thomas
08/26
Sportsmen’s Tavern
There’s a heaviness when you listen to Andy Thomas’ latest album, Highway Junkie. Not only from the swamp rock meets…
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Big Daddy Rich Rogenmoser – Hometown Show Run Night 3!
08/26
The Caz
Escape to paradise with Key West favorite Big Daddy Rich Rogenmoser as he brings his laid-back island spirit straight from…
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Black Label Society
08/26
Buffalo RiverWorks
Promoter Line: After Dark Presents Headliner: Black Label Society Support: Zakk Sabbath, Dark Chapel Venue: Buffalo RiverWorks Doors: 6:30pm Show:…
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Downtown Mob History Walking Tour 5pm
08/26
Spot Coffee – Buffalo
A major part of Buffalo’s criminal history will be revealed on this tour! Throughout much of the twentieth century, the…
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Echoes of the Erie Canal Walking Tour: The Black Rock Story 11am
08/26
Mural at Market Square Park
When the Erie Canal opened in 1825, the village of Black Rock flourished along with the neighboring village of Buffalo.…
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Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour
08/26
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Koe Wetzel is bringing The Night Champion World Tour to Buffalo. The concert is part of the Seneca Casinos Outer…
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Live at Larkin with Grosh Prime ft. Alexandra McArthur, Harry Graser and Zak Ward
08/26
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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Mark Dux & The Bender Project
08/26
duende at Silo City
Mark Dux and the Bender Project (also performing as Mark Dux and the New Bender Project) is an experienced musical…
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