Buffalo is Alive with Music

Whatever your favorite genre, every night in Buffalo you can find something cool to listen to—and some nights you can find everything.

 

Buffalo’s musical heritage is dynamic. It’s a story being written one set at a time, as musicians—homegrown or passing through—take the stage in venues you won’t forget. Hear your favorite acts play rooms that’ve been reimagined and reborn, like Asbury Hall, Iron Works, Sportsmen’s Tavern and the Town Ballroom. Even the unexpected spaces are filled with song, from Silo City’s abandoned grain elevators to front porches in the Elmwood Village.

 

Check out our sneaky cool music scene—you’re going to love what you hear here.  Learn more about the Buffalo music scene… explore our venues… and see who’s playing when.

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A Music Lover’s Guide to Buffalo

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Listen Local. Drink Local.

The abundance of opportunities to combine live music and craft beer for an enhanced experience within Buffalo’s footprint makes WNY a first-class region for live entertainment. This series is presented by 42 North Brewing Company.

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Dyngus Day Parade

04/06

Historic Polonia District

Welcome to Dyngus Day USA & Dyngus Day Buffalo…The Dyngus Day Capital of the World! Dyngus Day, the annual post-Lenten…

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Buffalo Porchfest

05/16

Elmwood Village

Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…

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Buffalo Pride Parade

06/07

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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Juneteenth Festival

06/13

Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

The Juneteenth Festival (a holiday celebrating the emancipation of those who had been enslaved in the United States) of Buffalo began in 1976 as a culturally…

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Galbini Italian Heritage Festival

07/24

Hertel Avenue – North Buffalo

Benvenuti! Welcome to the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival of Buffalo, New York. Celebrating 50 years! Our festival on Hertel Avenue will take…

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24Th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade

08/15

Buffalo City Hall

Join us for the 24th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY in Buffalo NY. We will march…

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National Buffalo Wing Festival

08/29

Sahlen Field

Entering its 25th year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…

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Borderland Music and Arts Festival

09/18

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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Intro to Balinese Gamelan

04/05

Nusantara Arts Culture Center

Join Buffalo’s only Balinese gamelan program at Nusantara Arts completely free! This six-week beginner series offers a fun, community-oriented introduction…

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TJ Zindle – Brunch

04/05

Jack Rabbit

TJ Zindle is a local Buffalo singer-songwriter who frequently performs at brunch events and live music venues across the city.…

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World’s Largest Dyngus Day Weekend Celebrations

04/05

M Hotel Buffalo

Join for a Weekend long Dyngus Day Celebration with amazing live entertainment each day!

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Dyngus Day @ the Broadway Market

04/06

Broadway Market

Dyngus Day Celebration at the Broadway Market includes: Kaisertown Polka performing your favorite polkas 12:00pm & 3:00pm Buffalo Brewing Company…

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Dyngus Day Party in East Aurora

04/06

Mister’s Bar and Lanes

EAST AURORA – DYNGUS DAY IS BACK!  MONDAY, APRIL 6TH We’re teaming up again for a massive Dyngus Day celebration…

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Dyngus Day with Nerds Gone Wild!

04/06

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo

Dyngus Day with Nerds Gone Wild! The Nerdiest Tradition in Buffalo! Dyngus Day doesn’t officially wrap until the Nerds Gone…

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Dyngus Day with The Polka Boyz!

04/06

Hofbräuhaus Buffalo

Dyngus Day at Hofbräuhaus Buffalo starts the celebration early.  Before the night turns nerdy, the afternoon belongs to polka. On Monday,…

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Skizzy Mars

04/06

Rec Room Buffalo

After Dark PresentsSKIZZY MARSwith special guests Keenan Trevon and MoonlanderAge Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with Parent or…

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THE POLKAMANIACS – Dyngus Day Concert

04/06

The Caz

The Polkamaniacs are a true gem of Pittsburgh’s music scene. Blending polka with roots rock, Americana, classic punk rock, and…

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Andrew Bird with the BPO

04/07

Kleinhans Music Hall

With a distinctive sound that resists categorization, Grammy-nominated violinist, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Andrew Bird makes his debut with the Buffalo…

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BOYS LIKE GIRLS – The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour

04/07

Buffalo RiverWorks

After Dark Presents BOYS LIKE GIRLS & The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour Age Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID /…

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Dear Maryanne

04/07

Rec Room Buffalo

After Dark PresentsDEAR MARYANNEwith special guests Equipment, Arcadia Grey, OK CoolAge Restriction: 16+ Admitted with ID / Under 16 Admitted with…

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Diana Krall

04/07

Center for the Arts-Mainstage Theatre

Diana Krall is a record-breaking jazz icon and one of the most celebrated vocalists of her generation. The only jazz…

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Marimba Festival Concert

04/07

Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Evening Marimba Festival & Concert Featuring Michael Burritt:   Join us for a celebration of marimba music, creativity, and community!…

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The Black Dahlia Murder

04/07

Town Ballroom

After Dark Presents The Black Dahlia Murder with The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, Corpse Pile  

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Jazz Appreciation featuring Jay Sharptet

04/08

Buffalo History Museum

Celebrate the legacy and spirit of jazz at Jazz Appreciation Night, presented by the Historic Colored Musicians Club & Jazz…

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