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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Family Open Studio Day at the AKG!.
10/03
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Join the AKG for a fun-filled Saturday morning of creative artmaking. Family Open Studio is the perfect opportunity for all…
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Ghost Town Blues Band
10/03
West Falls Center for the Arts
“Best Live Blues Album” – “Best Rock Blues Album” – “Best Blues Band” 2018 #13 Roots Music Report Contemporary Blues…
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HollowFest 2026
10/03
Clarence Town Park
Clarence’s favorite fall tradition returns on Saturday, October 3 with live music, food trucks, beverages, local shopping, and fall-themed activities…
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Home Opener- Buffalo Sabres vs Chicago Blackhawks
10/03
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres will host the Chicago Blackhawks for their 2026-27 home opener on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m
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JB Smoove: Live
10/03
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
The Buffalo State Performing Arts Center is proud to present legendary actor and comedian JB Smoove: Live! on Saturday, October…
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Max B – Still Wavy Tour
10/03
Showplace Theater
Photo City is proud to present Max B and his still wavy tour. They are bringing him to buffalo with…
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Micky and the Motorcars (Acoustic) / Jason Eady
10/03
Sportsmen’s Tavern
For a handful of summers about 30 years ago, tourists who wandered into a large dancehall in Stanley, Idaho, witnessed…
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Moises Borges – Samba and Bossa Nova Night
10/03
PAUSA Art House
Based in Cleveland, Ohio for over two decades, Moises Borges is a gifted guitarist and vocalist born in Bahia, Brazil.…
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Moss Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
10/03
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the tiny world of mosses? In this workshop, we will be learning…
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OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR
10/03
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
The AEG Presents Ole 60: Off The Grid Tour is a 38-date headling music tour by the Kentucky country breakout band…
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Planetarium Shows
10/03
Buffalo Museum of Science
Tour of the Solar SystemBoldly go where only a few humans&and lots of robots&have gone before! Our planetarium will transform…
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RAISE YOUR HANDS: A Bon Jovi Tribute
10/03
Electric City
RAISE YOUR HANDS is a dynamic tribute band dedicated to celebrating the iconic music of Bon Jovi. With an electrifying…
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Sawyer Hill
10/03
Rec Room Buffalo
Sawyer Hill is an American singer from Arkansas who performs in the alt rock and indie rock genres. He began…
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Shea’s Buffalo 100th Anniversary Centennial Gala
10/03
Shea’s Buffalo
Will you join us on Stage for this historic occasion? This year marks an extraordinary moment for Shea’s our 100th…
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Sites of a City: Charles E. Burchfield’s Buffalo by Bus
10/03
Burchfield Penney Art Center
This new bus tour in collaboration with the Burchfield Penney Art Center will visit the tree-lined streets where Charles E.…
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Spotlight Tour: Inside the Barcalo Building
10/03
Barcalo Building
Step inside one of Buffalo’s most storied industrial landmarks: the Barcalo Building, birthplace of the iconic Barcalounger and a cornerstone…
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THE ARCADE – Live Music Tribute to The 80s
10/03
The Caz
This is not your average 80’s band! It’s a perfectly synched audio and video time machine back to the 80’s.…
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UB Bulls Football vs Western Michigan
10/03
Broadview Stadium
Kid’s Day, Spirit Day, and Band Day
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Bills vs Patriots Watch Party
10/04
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Division football. Bills host the Patriots in a Week 4 AFC East matchup, and rivalry games hit different on the…
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Buffalo Bills Watch Party at Chef BigWaynes
10/04
Chef BigWayne Jamaican Cuisine
Buffalo Bills vs New England Patriots October 4th. Doors open 12:45pm and game starts at 1:00pm. We will ve hosting…
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Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
10/04
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots will face off next in the regular season on Sunday, October 4, 2026.…
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Buffalo Events Marketplace Presents: DayCrawlers Bazaar
10/04
Buffalo Iron Works
Step back in time and celebrate spooky season at the first-ever DayCrawlers Bazaar on October 4th at Buffalo Iron Works.…
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Dozo My Lady
10/04
duende at Silo City
Dozo My Lady is a prominent Buffalo-based jazz and pop trio known for their eclectic mix of jazz, rock, and…
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