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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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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Curtain Up! Buffalo
09/18
Theatre District
Celebrate at the biggest outdoor party in buffalo on Main street between Tupper & Chippewa! Act I: Cocktail Kickoff…
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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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Fall Fest at Canalside
09/26
Canalside Buffalo
Don’t miss out on this spooky and festive FREE day of family fun! Vendors: Barb’s Book Buddies Buffalo History Museum Frost Bakery…
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Fall Fest!
09/26
Como Lake Park
Save the Date! Our annual Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, September 26…
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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
09/18
KeyBank Center
Fans of hip-hop and R&B are in for an unforgettable night as chart-topping artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodiebrings his…
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A Rebel Revisited: Movement Variations Inspired by Martha Graham
09/18
Torn Space Theater
An original 1930 film of Lamentation performed by the masterful Martha Graham, will be followed by three commissioned dance pieces in response…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Rochester Red Wings 9/18
09/18
Sahlen Field
It’s Fan Appreciation Night at Sahlen Field, presented by MGMT Reputation! The great ballpark tradition includes lucky seat GIVEAWAYS EVERY…
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Buffalo Murals Bus Tour: The Art of Józef Slawinski
09/18
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin RC Church
Jozef Slawinski, 1905-1983, was a Polish-born and Italian-trained mural artist. His favored medium was sgrafitto, a technique involving two or…
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Coat of Many Colors A Celebration of The Life, Music & Legacy of Dolly Parton
09/18
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Sportsmens presents Coat of Many Colors A Celebration of The Life, Music & Legacy of Dolly Parton
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ComedySportz Buffalo Match!
09/18
Buffalo Comedy Collective
What is ComedySportz? ComedySportz is our flagship show where improvisational comedy is played as a sport. Our high-energy, short-form improv…
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Crystal Z Campbell AFTERTOUCH: MIMOSA PUDICA Gallery Opening
09/18
Rivalry Projects
Crystal Z Campbell is a highly acclaimed multidisciplinary artist, experimental filmmaker, and writer who currently serves as an Associate Professor…
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Curtain Up Laughs
09/18
Alleyway Theatre
Curtain Up Laughs starring Terre King is a special live comedy taping celebrating Buffalo’s Curtain Up weekend. Join Buffalo comedian…
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End of Summer Pop Up Shop
09/18
Living Proof
End of Summer Pop Up Shop at Living Proof this Friday, September 18th starting at 5pm. Great selection of high…
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Fairy Tale Double Bill
09/18
Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School
Step into the glittering salons of Paris for an unforgettable evening celebrating one of opera’s most fascinating women, Pauline Viardot.…
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Goo Grief, Wolf Tickets
09/18
Mohawk Place
In recognition of the Buffalo History Museum’s Goo Goo Dolls 40th (gulp!) anniversary exhibit, we’re bringing you an evening of…
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Gypsy Queen
09/18
Buffalo Iron Works
Western New York’s finest veteran musicians with members from PassionWorks, Reset to Vinyl, Cock Robin, Out on the Tiles and…
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I’ve Got Next – Art Exhibit by Kurt Treeby
09/18
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
For this exhibition, Buffalo artist Kurt Treeby will create three fully playable video games based on art historical themes. Adopting…
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James Benders
09/18
Revolver Records Inc.
James Benders is actually a well-known bassist based right here in Buffalo. He regularly plays in the local jazz scene…
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Joe Rozler’s Universe
09/18
PAUSA Art House
Singer/multi instrumentalist Joe Rozler has played a couple sold-out shows at Pausa, but it’s been a full decade since his…
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Juicy and Delicious
09/18
Ujima Theatre
The play that inspired the movie Beasts of the Southern Wild. Hushpuppy lives with her wild, invincible father on the edge…
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Junior History Buffs
09/18
The Buffalo History Museum
Junior History Buffs is a program at The Buffalo History Museum that engages children ages 4-11 in age-appropriate history lessons,…
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