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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Silver Arrow Band – FREE SHOWCASE
07/20
The 9th Ward
“This showcase is the The Silver Arrow Band’s band rehearsal performance& we’ll be playing new and old material, and we’ll probably…
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Singer’s Showcase!
07/20
The Gypsy Parlor
Come join the fun at Gypsy Parlor! Each singer sings 3 songs for 20 minutes – Bring your own musician…
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Wax + DJ Hoppa
07/21
Electric City
Wax is a rapper/singer/songwriter who has been a niche underground favorite for two decades. He was signed to Def Jam…
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An Evening with Greensky Bluegrass
07/22
Town Ballroom
Greensky Bluegrass is a five-piece American bluegrass jam band founded in Kalamazoo, Michigan in mid-2000. The band has evolved over…
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Battle of the Borderland
07/22
Asbury Hall
WNY’s Premiere Band Competition is back!We’re joining forces with Borderland Festival to find one band who will earn the final…
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Jamboree In The Woods
07/22
Hogarosa Campgrounds
An affordable weekend of camping with Live music under a big tent, DJ, large dance floor, swimming, fishing, bonfire with…
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Live at Larkin with The Beü Revue ft. Critt, Cutler, Lynntresa Atkinson & more
07/22
Larkin Square
Enjoy live music along with a curated selection of food offerings. Admission and parking are free thanks to presenting sponsor…
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Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets
07/22
Sportsmen’s Park
Nick Lowe has made his mark as a producer (Elvis Costello-Graham Parker-Pretenders-The Damned), songwriter of at least three songs you know by heart, short-lived…
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Passion Pit – The Pretty Penny Tour
07/22
Electric City
Michael Angelakos started Passion Pit in college as nothing more than a way to make his friends dance. The first…
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Choreo & Cocktails: TAYLOR SWIFT NIGHT
07/23
Buffalo Iron Works
Choreo & Cocktails is a themed dance experience where guests learn choreography inspired by the music of the night while…
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Dirty Blanket + Public Water Supply
07/23
duende at Silo City
Join us at Duende for a legendary hoedown thrown by two of NY’s hottest independent bands. Bluegrass heroes Dirty Blanket…
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Eliza and the Fishercats
07/23
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Fresh sounds, lively energy, and great beer Eliza and the Fisher Cats make Thursday night at the brewery one to…
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HIP MONARCH w/ WULG
07/23
The Caz
Hip Monarch delivers big-hearted alt-rock with bluesy undertones and infectious energy. Their songs mix grit, melody, and emotion built for…
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Little Cake Jazz
07/23
PAUSA Art House
Little cake (Ana Vafai), vocals, Michael McNeill, piano, Dave Phillips, drums, James Benders, bass Little cake is a local songwriter…
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Maze Piper Drum
07/23
Revolver Records Inc.
Maze Piper Drum featuring: Christian Medina – Trumpet Isaiah Gethers – Drums Matt Incontro – Alto Sax Jared Reinard -…
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River Roundup Country Music Night
07/23
Buffalo RiverWorks
Giddy up! River Roundup Country Music Night comes to Buffalo RiverWorks every Thursday this summer. Thursday nights are for live…
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Thursday & Main: An Evening with The Dave Matthews Tribute Band
07/23
Fountain Plaza
Buffalo Place is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary season of Thursday & Main, Downtown Buffalo’s free outdoor summer concert…
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Dueling Pianos Band
07/24
Rec Room Buffalo
Downtown Buffalo’s only Dueling Pianos Show! Doors open 6:30pm 21 and over
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Hatebreed: SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2026
07/24
Town Ballroom
Hatebreed is an American metalcore band from New Haven, Connecticut, formed in 1994. The band released its debut album Satisfaction…
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Jessie Elizabeth
07/24
The 9th Ward
Join Jessie Elizabeth for an intimate acoustic evening at the 9th Ward on Friday, July 24th. With a knack for…
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Kickstart Rumble
07/24
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Kickstart Rumble brings high-energy live music and nonstop fun to Buffalo Olde Brewery. Get ready for a Friday night packed…
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Polish American Arts Festival
07/24
Cheektowaga Town Park
A weekend celebrating the rich Polish heritage found in Western New York. The Festival will be held at the Cheektowaga…
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SMKFLWR Presents SLIGHTLY STOOPID: Road Trippin’ Summer Tour 2026
07/24
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
SMKFLWR Presents is the official title for Slightly Stoopid’s “Road Trippin’ Summer Tour 2026.” SMKFLWR, a Southern California surf and street lifestyle…
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