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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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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Al Olender
04/22
9th Ward
The weight of change taunts our periphery, smearing lipstick across a heated cheek before those lips have had a chance…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Columbus
04/22
Sahlen Field
Join us as the Buffalo Bisons take on Columbus at Sahlen Field. Grab a hot dog, some Cracker Jack, and…
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Buffalo Civil War Round Table Speaker Series: From Battlefield to Book
04/22
Buffalo History Museum
Discover how Ulysses S. Grant’s final “campaign”-writing his legendary memoirs-secured his family’s future and his own American legacy. WEDNESDAYApril 22,…
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Doo:wëh: Seneca History of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour
04/22
Prova
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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John Legend “A Night of Songs and Stories”
04/22
Shea’s Buffalo
Legend’s live shows will feature intimate renditions of his greatest hits (“All of Me,” “Ordinary People,” “Tonight”) and fan favorites…
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Kevin James Thornton
04/22
Helium Comedy Club
Kevin James Thornton has built a loyal following with his hilarious, heartfelt and occasionally cringey moments of self reflection (with a…
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King Falcon w/ Little Liar
04/22
Buffalo Iron Works
King Falcon is a New York alt-rock trio bringing guitar riffs to the front row with hook heavy songs, big…
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MARK HUMMEL w/ Anson Funderburgh
04/22
The Caz
International Blues Harmonica master, Mark Hummel is on a world tour with beloved blues guitar man Anson Funderburgh. This very…
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Open Mic Night @ Gypsy Parlor
04/22
The Gypsy Parlor
Open Mic every Wednesday 8pm-11pm hosted by MYQ Farrow – Music, Stories & Poetry 21+
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Reaching for the Skies: The Tall Buildings Tour
04/22
Pearl at Seneca Street
Beginning in 1841 when tall buildings were just four or five stories, this tour visits fifteen of downtown Buffalo’s iconic…
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Scene One Market Arcade 8 Grand Opening
04/22
Scene One Market Arcade 8
Downtown Buffalo’s entertainment scene continues to grow! The grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Scene One Market Arcade 8…
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