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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13th Annual Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
04/25
Buffalo History Museum
Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo’s…
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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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Allentown Art Festival
06/13
Allentown Historic Preservation District
The Allentown Art Festival continues to be a beloved tradition in Western New York since 1958, featuring the exceptional talent…
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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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2026 NHL Draft
06/26
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres will host the decentralized 2026 NHL Draft at KeyBank Center on June 26 and 27, 2026 It…
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Taste of Buffalo
07/11
Niagara Square
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops, is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. It began in…
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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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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/25
Buffalo, NY
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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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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Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
04/15
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres and Dallas Stars will meet for their final regular-season matchup on Wednesday, April 15, 2026
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Buffalo State Wind Ensemble
04/15
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Join us at the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center for an evening Wind Ensemble Concert featuring student performers from Buffalo…
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Chris Franjola
04/15
Helium Comedy Club
Chris Franjola is a writer/comedian who can currently be heard on his wildly successful podcast Cover to Cover with Chris…
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Cole Chaney & The Local Honeys
04/15
9th Ward
When it comes to his latest album, In the Shadow of the Mountain, 25-year-old singer-songwriter Cole Chaney is pretty candid and blunt about…
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Kleinhans Music Hall Interior Tour
04/15
Kleinhans Music Hall
Get an in-depth look at Buffalo’s world-famous music hall! Explore the interior spaces of Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark designed…
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Microwave – ‘Much Love’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour
04/15
Town Ballroom
After Dark Presents Microwave ‘Much Love’ 10 Year Anniversary Tour with Anthony Green, Hunny, Into It. Over It. 16+…
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Reading & Discussion: Ross Gay’s Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude With Joshua Thermidor
04/15
duende at Silo City
Join us at the Just Buffalo Literary Center for an evening dedicated to “serious noticing.” As part of our city-wide…
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Sip and Craft: Beaded Plants at the Botanical Gardens
04/15
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Step into the serene beauty of our conservatory and immerse yourself in the art of beaded plant making. Surrounded by…
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The Music of Bob Dylan & The Band w/ Chest Fever
04/15
Buffalo Iron Works
Chest Fever celebrates the iconic songs, albums, and concerts of the legendary Canadian-American Hall of Fame inductees THE BAND. Described…
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An Evening with Poet Gunilla Kester
04/16
Congregation Shir Shalom
Buffalo Corner Reading Series presents a special event with poet Gunilla Kester. Gunilla will read selections from her newly published…
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