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.
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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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Havana Reflections: The Evolution of the Cuban Piano and Voice
09/19
PAUSA Art House
“Havana Reflections” charts the vibrant evolution of Cuban art music. The program traces a path from the elegant 19th-century contradanzas…
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Mental Anguish, Xiphiod Process, Sewage Grinder, Wolfenstein
09/19
Mohawk Place
Mohawk Place presents a night of great bands featuring: Mental Anguish:Grindcore ( Buffalo NY) Xiphiod Process: Crossover ( Buffalo…
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Merkell Presents: THE MUD SHOW
09/19
The Caz
2x Grammy Award-winning artist Merkell brings ‘The Mud Show’ to The Caz for an unforgettable live music experience. Through original…
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OFF CAMPUS NIGHT
09/19
Town Ballroom
Club 90s Presents OFF CAMPUS NIGHT NEW DATE! This show has been moved from July 17 to Saturday, September…
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Oktoberfest Kick Off with Bergholz German Band
09/19
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Kick off Oktoberfest with the Bergholz German Band!
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Opening Night with Lang Lang
09/19
Kleinhans Music Hall
JoAnn Falletta, conductorLang Lang, piano DUKAS Fanfare from La PériDEBUSSY La MerBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Start your season with an evening that…
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Paint With Your Pup: Football Edition
09/19
Buffalo Barkery
Kick off Bills season with a fun afternoon at Buffalo Barkery!Football is back, and we’re celebrating the best way we…
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Scarecrow Trail at the Botanical Gardens
09/19
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Ease on down to the Botanical Gardens for a spooktacular Scarecrow Trail that you’ll FALL in love with. Experience this…
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Steve Wrigley
09/19
Helium Comedy Club
Steve Wrigley returns with a brand’new hour of gloriously nerdy stand’up. Originally from New Zealand, Steve has built a devoted…
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The Great Pumpkin Farm
09/19
The Great Pumpkin Farm
When it comes to fall, there’s no better place to celebrate the season than right here in Western New York.…
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The Village Ghostwalk: East Aurora
09/19
Roycroft Inn
Since 1997, the Haunted History Ghost Walk has been an East Aurora tradition, guiding guests through the village’s historic streets…
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Watch Your Art Come Alive
09/19
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Ever wanted to watch your artwork magically appear before your eyes? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the alchemy of…
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90’s Brunch W/ Ed Wyner
09/20
Jack Rabbit
The 90’s Brunch with Ed Wyner is a recurring live music event held at Jack Rabbit in Buffalo, NY. Ed Wyner…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Rochester Red Wings 9/20
09/20
Sahlen Field
Every Sunday in 2026 is a Family Funday, presented by BrightPath Kids, Each game includes a pregame Mascot Meet n’…
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Dog Days of Kenmore 2026
09/20
Mang Park
Dog Days of Kenmore is back – and we’re working to make 2026 our best year yet! Special thanks to…
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Rico Nasty
09/20
Electric City
Rico Nasty is a groundbreaking artist known for her unique blend of punk, rap, and hip-hop, which has helped redefine…
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Specimens of Light
09/20
Burchfield Penney Art Center
Collage with repurposed film. This unique material is what artist Esther Neisen uses to create her insect-based work. Her lightbox…
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Thundersmack
09/20
Buffalo Iron Works
Unleashing a sonic whirlwind straight from the heart of New York City’s vibrant musical landscape, Thundersmack is the brainchild of…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Roswell Park Community Outreach Center
09/21
Roswell Park Community Outreach Center
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Delaware Avenue Walking Tour: McKinley & the 1901 Pan-American Exposition 1pm
09/22
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Step onto Buffalo’s grandest boulevard and travel back to a pivotal moment in American history on this walking tour. On…
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Improvement Movement
09/22
Rec Room
Improvement Movement – Your Perfect Real LIVE ’26with special guest The Point. Improvement Movement is an Atlanta-based indie rock quartet…
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Larkin District Walking Tour 11am
09/22
Larkin District
The Larkin District, or Larkinville, is the reborn former home of the Larkin Soap Company. In the early 1900s, the…
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