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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BABEL | Kaveh Akbar
11/19
Kleinhans Music Hall
Join Just Buffalo Literary Center’s BABEL Author Series for an evening with Kaveh Akbar. Kaveh Akbar is an acclaimed poet,…
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Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour
11/20
Center for the Arts
Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known…
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Kody & Herren Live at Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits 11/20
11/20
Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits
Kody & Herren perform live at Still On The Hill Winery & Spirits in Springville, NY on Friday November 20th…
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Matt Rife: Stay Golden World Tour
11/21
KeyBank Center
Today, record-breaking comedian Matt Rife announced an extension of his highly successful Stay Golden World Tour, with a run of 40+ new dates…
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THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
11/21
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Rolling World PremiereBased on Books and Characters by Mo WillemsScript and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam TobinMusic by Deborah…
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The Wailin’ Jennys
11/21
Center for the Arts
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse; three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
11/22
Highmark Stadium
The next game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1pm at…
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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers
11/25
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the New York Rangers March 6, 2027, at the Keybank Center at 3:00PM
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Buffalo Bills vs. Kansas City Chiefs
11/26
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, November 26, 2026, for a special Thanksgiving Day primetime…
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A SHERLOCK CAROL
11/27
Irish Classical Theatre Company
When a grown-up Tiny Tim asks Holmes to investigate the mysterious death of Ebenezer Scrooge, Sherlock must use his gifts…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins
11/27
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Keybank Center March 2, 2027, at 7:00PM
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Buffalo Winter Market
11/27
The Richardson Olmsted Campus
The Buffalo Holiday Market returns for 2026, bringing the joy and enchantment of a European Christmas to Western New York.…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Syracuse Monarchs
11/28
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Disney’s Frozen
11/28
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Full of magic, humor, and a stunning musical score, this powerful tale of sisterhood, acceptance, and finding the real meaning…
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World’s Largest Disco
11/28
Buffalo Convention Center
This massive annual festival is held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving since 1979, paying tribute to the 1970s…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Central PA Kings
11/29
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Queen City Market
12/05
Seneca One
The Queen City Market is a curated one day, one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters and vintage…
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Swinging in the Holidays
12/06
Kleinhans Music Hall
Jazz at Kleinhans proudly continues a new holiday tradition with the 2nd Annual Jazz at Kleinhans Christmas Celebration Swinging in the…
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Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures
12/07
Buffalo Zoo
Join us for a special lecture with Dr. Kurt Volle in the Children’s Resource Center focused on bird conservation close to home…
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The Sound of Music
12/08
Shea’s Buffalo
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score,…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers
12/10
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Edmonton Oilers at the Keybank Center December 10, 2026, at 7:00PM
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – THURSDAY SHOW
12/10
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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