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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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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250 Years of Jewish Life in America
08/27
Jewish Museum of Buffalo
The Jewish Museum of Buffalo invites Jewish and non-Jewish neighbors, families, students, educators, and visitors of every background to the…
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BNMC Campus Connect Cornhole Tournament 2026
08/27
Pocket Park
Join us for BNMC’s 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament on Thursday, August 27th at the Pocket Park (589 Ellicott St)! Check-in begins at 4:30pm, with bags…
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Back to the Barstools
08/27
Buffalo Olde Brewery
This crew brings the forgotten classics, one-hit wonders, and B-sides you didn’t know you missed. A great Thursday night of…
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Bills Preseason Watch Party – Bills v. Steelers
08/27
Southern Tier Brewing Company
The regular season is right around the corner, but first, it’s time to get hyped with Buffalo Bills Preseason Watch…
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Buffalo Highlights Bus Tour
08/27
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Experience Buffalo in 90 minutes – The City’s Greatest His in One Epic Ride Buckle up for a whirlwind adventure…
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CHESS NIGHT at Black Dots
08/27
Black Dots
Chess Night at Black Dots All skill levels welcome, casual play. 8pm-Midnight, no cover
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Delaware Park: Hoyt Lake Walking Tour 5pm
08/27
Delaware Park
Built as one of Frederick Law Olmsted’s original Buffalo parks by the early 1870s, Delaware Park is the largest park in…
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Estates Along Delaware Avenue Walking Tour
08/27
Blessed Sacrament Church
Delaware Avenue’s northern section was predominately farmland throughout much of the nineteenth century, but began to be developed as family…
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Open Play Mahjong
08/27
The West End Inn
Come join us for some in-person fun at our Open Play Mahjong event! Experienced players only. Bring your friends or…
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ReSoundings: The Isaiah Timothy Quartet
08/27
Burchfield Penney Art Center
ReSoundings is an interactive live audience performance in the intimate space of the Burchfield Penney auditorium. Featuring some of the…
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Sarah Borges
08/27
Sportsmen’s Tavern
One way or another, Sarah Borges connects with casual mastery. Whether it’s with the comrades she’s collaborated with over nearly…
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Transforming Historic Neighborhoods – CAZ Lecture Series
08/27
The Caz
Buffalo architect and developer and owner of The CAZ, C. Jake Schneider, AIA, will showcase his architect/development work and how he…
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XOXO Pop Band
08/27
Ration Ales
XOXO Pop Band Performing Live at Ration Ales in Williamsville, NY at 6pm!
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14 Mafia & Early Bird Presents Headliners Only
08/28
Revolver Records Inc.
14 Mafia & Early Bird Presents Headliners Only Brought to you by: K-Rob Early Bird i.F Sneakvibing Special…
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ART OF THE CULTURE
08/28
Paint The Town
We’re bringing art, culture, and community together for the Art of the Culture Gallery Opening at Paint the Town Studio.This…
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Bethany Krull, “Home” Exhibit
08/28
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is thrilled to present “Home,” a new body of work by ceramicist Bethany Krull, on view from…
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Bree Gilliam, “id”
08/28
Buffalo Arts Studio
Buffalo Arts Studio is excited to present “id,” a pop-up exhibition by visual artist Bree Gilliam that explores her complex…
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