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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Buffalo Fashion Runway – Black Carpet III
02/28
Shea’s Buffalo
Produced by Buffalo Fashion Runway, this immersive event transforms the historic Shea’s stage and auditorium into a dynamic environment where…
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Dyngus Day Parade
04/06
Historic Polonia District
Welcome to Dyngus Day USA & Dyngus Day Buffalo…The Dyngus Day Capital of the World! Dyngus Day, the annual post-Lenten…
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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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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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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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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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AMERICAN DOORS: Music of The Doors
02/27
The Caz
Step through the portal and back to the Sunset Strip. AMERICAN DOORS delivers an immersive and fun tribute to Jim…
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Bandits vs Rush
02/27
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Bandits face off against the Saskatchewan Rush at KeyBank Center in a high energy NLL showdown.
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Blues For Greeny The Music of Peter Green
02/27
Sportsmen’s Tavern
The American live performing tribute band dedicated to the legacy and influence of the late great guitar hero: Peter Green.…
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CD Release Concert: Stephen Paris Jr. “Buddy!”
02/27
PAUSA Art House
Mentorship, lineage, and community lie at the heart of Buddy!, the vibrant debut album from bassist and composer Stephen Parisi…
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Captain Tom & The Hooligans and The Polkamaniacs
02/27
Nietzsche’s
This Friday, February 27th we’ve got two incredible polka bands in the back room throwing down! Don’t miss Captain Tom & The…
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DECADES Silent Disco
02/27
Buffalo Iron Works
Come dance the night away at Buffalo Iron Works with our DECADES Silent Disco! 3 Channels of Music: 70’s &…
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Deep Signals Tour
02/27
The Showplace Theater
DNGR & QCC Present: Deep Signals Tour Chief Kaya x Salty W/ Special Guest: Apparition (Formerly 1/3 of Ternion Sound)
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Educators’ Tour: Spotlight on One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama
02/27
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join us for a tour and in-gallery activities that focus on the special exhibition One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama with Manager of…
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End of America Double Feature: WTO/99 + Hello Dankness
02/27
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Presented as a double feature, as well as individually (viewer’s choice 🙂 Ian Bell’s WTO/99 and Soda Jerk’s Hello Dankness trace more than two…
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God of Carnage
02/27
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready for Second Generation Theatre Company’s Production of “God of Carnage” at Shea’s Buffalo February 27-March 15!
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Hedda Gabler
02/27
Kavinoky Theatre
Newlywed Hedda has it all beauty, class, privilege. What she lacks is the one thing she wants: freedom. Trapped by…
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Hit N Run Live
02/27
Mister’s Bar and Lanes
Kick off your Friday night with Hit N Run Live at Mister’s! High-energy covers, a packed room, and the kind…
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Joe Rozler
02/27
duende at Silo City
Joe Rozler is a highly accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer, and arranger based in Buffalo, NY, known for his versatility across pop,…
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Monthly Comedy Showcase
02/27
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Buffalo Comedy Collective is thrilled to host the The Monthly Comedy Showcase! Join host Gian Carlo Misso and a curated…
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