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.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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!
More ExperiencesThe Strictly Hip: January Residency Night 1
01/02
Babeville
The Strictly Hip January Residency Night 1: “Up to Here” live in The 9th Ward The Strictly Hip are the Masters…
DetailsWarped Band
01/02
Buffalo Iron Works
Remember your first time at Warped Tour? The bands? The heat? Merch tents as far as the eye could see?…
DetailsFeed the Fish at the Botanical Gardens
01/03
Get up close and personal with our family of koi fish at this exciting event! Enjoy early access to the…
DetailsTom From MySpace – 2000s Night
01/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Born from nostalgia, eyeliner, and the glow of a computer screen at 2AM, Tom From Myspace is a 2000s emo…
DetailsPink Talking Fish & Steely Dan
01/04
Buffalo Iron Works
Ring in the New Year with Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead’s ultimate tribute fusion! Experience the magic of 5…
DetailsOur Stadium, Our Stories
01/07
Buffalo History Museum
Highmark Stadium was never just concrete and seats it was memories, milestones, and the sound of a city cheering as…
DetailsThe Mid-Week Vibe: New Year, New Vibes
01/07
Babeville
The Mid-Week Vibe is the first of its kind mid-week concert experience every 1st Wednesday of the month hosting LEGENDARY Talent…
DetailsThe Scales: A Tribute to Phish
01/09
Buffalo Iron Works
The Scales started out as four friends & fellow Phans who one day decided to get together and jam on…
DetailsThe Strictly Hip: January Residency Night 2
01/09
9th Ward
The Strictly Hip January Residency Night 2: “Road Apples” live in The 9th Ward The Strictly Hip are the Masters of…
DetailsOur Famous New Years Flea Market
01/10
Vigilant Fire Hall
These unique antique and collectibles market has long been considered Buffalo’s Favorite. Discover unusual & delightful gift items that are hard…
DetailsMemory Cafe
01/13
Buffalo History Museum
Join us each month on the second Tuesday for our ‘Memory Cafe’ & a free program for people with changes…
DetailsShrek The Musical
01/15
Shea’s Smith Theatre
O’Connell & Company presentsSHREK THE MUSICALBased on the Dreamworks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig Book and…
DetailsCome Back to Earth
01/16
Buffalo Iron Works
Come Back To Earth, the world’s first and only Mac Miller tribute band is known for their captivating live performances,…
DetailsRyan Millers Catwalk for Charity
01/16
Babeville
Ryan Miller is being joined by several of his teammates from the 2005-06 season for this year’s Catwalk for Charity,…
DetailsScience After Hours: Get A Clue
01/16
Buffalo Museum of Science
Our adults-only Science After Hours: Get A Clue event returns on January 16, 2026, from 6-9 p.m.! When we were…
DetailsDJ Scafetta w/ Mista J
01/17
Buffalo Iron Works
DJ SCAFETTA & Buffalo’s Breakout Bass Innovator Emerging from the heart of Buffalo, NY, DJ Scafetta is making waves as…
DetailsKids Day at the Botanical Gardens: Free Admission for Kids!
01/19
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Visit the Botanical Gardens while the kids are off from school! Explore the beautiful Botanical Gardens to discover, learn, and…
DetailsThe Elovaters-Suburn Tour 2026
01/21
Electric City
Exploding into the American progressive roots scene in 2018 with their #1 Billboard Reggae album Defy Gravity, The Elovaters have…
DetailsFuntime & Back II Back Present Chayce Beckham
01/22
Town Ballroom
The only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham scored his first #1…
DetailsOrchid Exhibit at the Botanical Gardens
01/22
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…
DetailsOrchids After Dark at the Botanical Gardens
01/22
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide…
DetailsTrivia Night
01/22
Buffalo History Museum
Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the Museum’s Buffalo History trivia night! Bring a friend,…
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