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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Nightmare Wharf
10/02
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Get ready for a chilling new experience on Buffalo’s waterfront as the Nightmare Wharf makes its debut in October 2026…
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AEG PRESENTS 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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Coco Film in Concert
10/03
Kleinhans Music Hall
Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael Giacchino’s score live.…
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Dead Again- Type O Negative Tribute w/ Issues (Korn Tribute)
10/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Buffalo the gloom returns. Dead – Again is back at Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, October 3rd, bringing a full night of dark, heavy,…
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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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Laurie Berkner Solo – The Greatest Hits Tour
10/04
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Recognized as “the queen of kids’ music” by People magazine, Laurie Berkner is a singer, songwriter, performer, author, and founder…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Buffalo Olde Brewery
10/05
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Fred Armisen: Comedy For Musicians But Everyone Is Welcome
10/10
Center for the Arts
Fred Armisen is a comedian, writer, producer, and musician. He is the co-writer and co-star of IFC’s Emmy-nominated series Portlandia. He is…
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World War II: Buffalo Women on the Homefront
10/10
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library – Central Library
Join us on Saturday, October 10 at 1:00&2:00 PM in the Ring of Knowledge for the conclusion of our 2026…
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Civil War Trolley Tour
10/11
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Join us aboard our trolley for an immersive exploration of Civil War history. Learn the stories and visit the final…
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October Outer Harbor Views by Bike
10/11
North End of Fuhrmann Boulevard
Join us for a bike tour along Buffalo’s Outer Harbor and beautiful waterfront. This tour is just under 10 miles…
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Path Through History 2026
10/11
I Love New York – New York State Division of Tourism
Travel through the moments that shaped America with Path Through History, featuring more than 700 destinations across New York State.…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at BriarBrothers Brewing Company
10/12
BriarBrothers Brewing Company
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Alana Springsteen w/ Kyle Schuesler
10/13
Buffalo Iron Works
A fearless storyteller with an unshakable sense of self, Alana Springsteen has built her career on telling the truth, no…
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Ghostbusters in Concert
10/16
Center for the Arts
Experience the beloved 1984 classic film like never before, with the music performed on stage by an orchestra. Audience members…
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Arts in the Barn
10/17
Our arts and crafts show, and chicken BBQ is a free, family-friendly fall festival held out in the beautiful hills…
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Sweeney Todd
10/22
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Attend Stephen Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler’s dark, witty, and Tony Award-winning tale of love, murder, and revenge, featuring everyone’s favorite…
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The Super Pickle: A Hilarious Musical Parody
10/24
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Get ready to serve up the laughs with a wildly entertaining new comedy that dives paddle-first into the pickleball craze…
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Alicia Keys’ Hell’s Kitchen
10/27
Shea’s Buffalo
Welcome to HELL’S KITCHEN, the hit musical from 17-time Grammy Award winning Alicia Keys inspired by her life, her music, and…
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Julius Caesar
10/30
Kavinoky Theatre
A bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s iconic political thriller, set in the charged atmosphere of 1960s. The fall of Julius Caesar…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens
11/01
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens will next face each other in Week 8 of the 2026 NFL regular season. …
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Conservation Conversation: Going Ape
11/04
Buffalo Zoo
Canisius University’s Dr. Susan Margulis narrates the two decades of research she has led at the Buffalo Zoo with our Western…
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