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.
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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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MFA Dance Thesis & ChoreoLab
04/09 – 04/11
Center for the Arts
The spring program foregrounds the MFA Dance Thesis, featuring the premiere of new work by MFA candidate Madeline Dembowski. This…
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Unnecessary Farce
04/09 – 04/25
Lancaster Opera House
Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In a cheap motel, an embezzling mayor is about to be caught on…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings
04/10
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Detroit Red Wings April 10, 2027, at the Keybank Center at 6:00PM
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Tune: A Night of Sound and the Written Word
04/11
Ujima Theatre
Tune is an immersive evening of poetry and music inspired by the many ways sound shapes memory, emotion, and imagination.…
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A Two Woman Hamlet
04/13 – 04/15
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Think Hamlet has to be miserable? Well think again & and think fast! Shakespeare’s tragedy is reenacted in one hour…
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SPRING AWAKENING
04/16 – 05/02
Irish Classical Theatre Company
Budding consciousness, innocence, inexperience and rebellion ignite in this darkly electrifying adaptation of Spring Awakening. When no one speaks, youth…
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Whose Live Anyway?
04/18
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
The current cast members of the Emmy-nominated TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway? are proud to present their new…
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Gypsy – Musical
04/23 – 05/09
Canterbury Woods Performance Arts Center
Widely regarded as one of the greatest American musicals ever written, Gypsy tells the unforgettable story of the ultimate stage mother, Rose, and…
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Buffalo Cherry Blossom Festival
04/24 – 04/25
Buffalo History Museum
Join The Buffalo History Museum, Buffalo Olmsted Parks, The Friends of the Japanese Garden, and Music is Art in Buffalo’s…
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Simply the Best Tribute to Tina Turner
04/30
Lancaster Opera House
The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Tina Turner, starring Karen Durrant and featuring two backup singer/dancers. Karen is without a…
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The Shark is Broken
04/30 – 05/22
Kavinoky Theatre
FADE IN: The open ocean, 1974. Filming is delayed again. The lead actors theatre veteran Robert Shaw and young Hollywood…
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THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT COULD: THE MUSICAL
05/01 – 05/15
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
This classic story has been cherished for generations, teaching kids the value of optimism, hard work, and perseverance. It centers…
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VIP Little Engine Pre-Show Workshop (Grades K-3)
05/08
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Climb aboard for a fun-filled adventure before the curtain rises! Young theatre lovers will journey into the world of The…
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DENOUEMENT
06/04 – 06/20
Irish Classical Theatre Company
North American Premiere Production As the world approaches its final hour, a couple married for nearly four decades must confront…
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Buffalo Pride Parade
06/06
Elmwood Avenue
The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…
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CARRY MY OWN SUITCASE
06/11 – 06/13
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
Carry My Own Suitcase tells a story about a family living in the kaleidoscope that is Autism. At the center…
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Allentown Art Festival
06/12 – 06/13
Allentown District
The Allentown Art Festival continues to be a beloved tradition in Western New York since 1958, featuring the exceptional talent…
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Kenny Chesney: The Original Vibe Room Tour with Eric Church
06/19
Highmark Stadium
NO SHOES NATION & Some things are inevitable! After two years & and close to 400,000 tickets & exploring the…
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Operation Mincemeat: A New Musical
06/22 – 06/27
Shea’s Buffalo
“It’s not just the best musical I’ve seen; it’s the most rewarding theatrical experience I’ve ever had.” & Taffy Brodesser-Akner, New…
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Taste of Buffalo
07/10 – 07/11
Niagara Square
The Taste of Buffalo, presented by Tops, is the largest two-day food festival in the United States. It began in…
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Borderland Music and Arts Festival
09/17 – 09/19
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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