Thursday & Main: Robert Randolph with Damone Jackson Outcome

Buffalo Place is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary season of Thursday & Main, Downtown Buffalo’s free outdoor summer concert series, returning to Fountain Plaza weekly from June 4th through July 30th (with no event on July 2nd). Presented by M&T Bank, the milestone season will feature a dynamic and diverse lineup of local favorites, nationally touring acts, and crowd-pleasing favorites & continuing a decades-long tradition of bringing live music to the heart of Downtown.

This free, open-to-the-public happy hour concert series, held Thursday evenings at Fountain Plaza on Main Street (south of Chippewa Street), carries forward the mission of Thursday at the Square: to create vibrancy in Downtown Buffalo while supporting local restaurants, bars, and businesses through increased foot traffic and community engagement.

Closing out the 10th anniversary season on Thursday, July 30th, Buffalo Place is thrilled to welcome Robert Randolph to Fountain Plaza for what promises to be a powerful and unforgettable finale. A virtuoso of the pedal steel guitar, Randolph is widely celebrated for his genre-defying sound that blends rock, funk, soul, and gospel into an electrifying live performance. Having collaborated with an impressive range of artists and earned widespread critical acclaim, he is known for his technical mastery, magnetic stage presence, and ability to turn every performance into a joyful, high-energy experience. His appearance serves as a fitting and dynamic conclusion to a milestone season of Thursday & Main. Kicking off the night,Damone Jackson Outcome brings a vibrant mix of soul, funk, and R&B, creating the perfect lead-in to an electrifying finale.

The series traces its roots back to 1987, when Fountain Plaza hosted the first season of Thursday at the Park, produced and managed by Buffalo Place. Just one year later, growing crowds prompted a move to Lafayette Square, where the series became Thursday at the Square & a beloved Buffalo tradition for decades. In 2016, Buffalo Place reintroduced the series as Thursday & Main, returning live music to its original home at Fountain Plaza while honoring its rich history and community impact.