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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10th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration
08/23
Silo City
For the past decade, Beau Fleuve has grown from a bold cultural vision into one of theNortheast’s most respected and…
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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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Annual WNY Health Fair & Pakistan Independence Day Celebration 2026
08/23
Island Park
Join us for the Annual WNY Health Fair & Pakistan Independence Day Celebration!This family-friendly community event brings together health awareness,…
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Big Martha The Music of The Allman Brothers
08/23
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Big Martha: An Allman Brothers Band Experience is a Buffalo, New York-based six-piece tribute band that plays the classic southern…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Lehigh Valley IronPigs 8/23
08/23
Sahlen Field
Send the kids back to school in style with a Vlad Guerrero Jr. Bisons Lunchbag Giveaway to the first 2,000…
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Delaware Avenue Mansions Exterior Walking Tour 2pm
08/23
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
The richest of the rich in Buffalo put their wealth on full display on this section of Delaware Avenue, home…
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JOANNA CONNOR
08/23
The Caz
Joanna Connor is a blues guitarist and singer who discovered her passion for music at a young age. Born in…
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Kash’d Out w/ RDGLDGRN & DJ RICOCHET RED
08/23
Buffalo Iron Works
Florida-based reggae/rock band Kash’d Out has been hustling hard since day one. Formed when Greg Shields (lead vocals) and Jackson…
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Kody & Herren Live at Wayland Brewing Company 8/23
08/23
Wayland Brewing Company
Kody & Herren perform live at Wayland Brewing Company in Orchard Park, NY on Sunday August 23rd from 2pm-4pm!
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Linus and Lucy in the sky
08/23
Jack Rabbit
“Linus and Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” is a unique jazz project in Buffalo, NY. Created by bassist Nate Kalnitz,…
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Lord of Rings Drag Brunch
08/23
Helium Comedy Club
One brunch to rule them all, my precious! Join us on a fabulously unhinged journey through Middle-earth where glam hobbits…
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Parlors to Power Walking Tour: Buffalo Women and a Changing World
08/23
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Historically the most prestigious address in Buffalo, Delaware Avenue abounds with architectural and historic treasures. This tour features the women…
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Pinkshift: Saccharine 5 Year Anniversary Tour
08/23
Rec Room Buffalo
The punk rock band Pinkshift is hit the road for their Saccharine 5 Year Anniversary Tour, celebrating the milestone of…
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Rooftop Silent Disco at Patrick’s Rooftop
08/23
Patrick’s Rooftop @ 500 Pearl
Dance into the sunset and under the stars at Patrick’s Rooftop for a sky-high Silent Disco. Enjoy breathtaking city views…
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Ukrainian American Day festival
08/23
Dnipro Ukranian Cultural Center of Buffalo
Celebrating Anniversary of Ukrainian Independence. Ukrainian performances by Ukrainian vocalists, musicians, dancers. Ukrainian vendors and food. Basket raffle. Children’s bounce…
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Village of Hamburg Walking Tour
08/23
Main Street Ice Cream
Join us for a walking tour of one of the most charming villages in Erie County. There is much more…
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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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