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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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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FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS ROAD TO LOST EVENINGS IX

09/16

Town Ballroom

The Road to Lost Evenings IX is a special warm-up mini-tour by Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls taking place…

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Hair

09/17

Shea’s 710 Theatre

The groundbreaking Tony Award-winning hit musical remains relevant as ever as it celebrates community, identity, politics, peace, and what it…

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The Bouncing Souls

09/17

Town Ballroom

The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand…

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A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

09/18

KeyBank Center

Fans of hip-hop and R&B are in for an unforgettable night as chart-topping artist A Boogie Wit Da Hoodiebrings his…

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Curtain Up! Buffalo

09/18

Buffalo Theatre District

Celebrate at the biggest outdoor party in buffalo on Main street between Tupper & Chippewa!   Act I: Cocktail Kickoff…

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The Home Team: THE CRUCIBLE OF LIFE II

09/18

Town Ballroom

“THE CRUCIBLE OF LIFE II” is an electrifying, genre-bending pop-punk and R&B-infused heavy pop tour headlined by the Seatle-based band…

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Buffalo Cigar Festival

09/19

The Wings Meeting Place

Spirits · Stogies · Music  The 9th annual Buffalo Cigar & Music Festival will be held on September 19th, 2026 from 12…

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Great Aunt at Springville Center for the Arts

09/19

Springville Center for the Arts

Great Aunt is an Australian folk duo celebrated for their soaring harmonies, distinctive instrumentation, and heartfelt live performances. Winners of…

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Grosh

09/19

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Grosh is Buffalo’s own voted Best Local Original Music Act. A hard-driving rock band with soaring vocals, blistering guitar work,…

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Opening Night with Lang Lang

09/19

Kleinhans Music Hall

JoAnn Falletta, conductorLang Lang, piano DUKAS  Fanfare from La PériDEBUSSY  La MerBEETHOVEN  Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Start your season with an evening that…

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The Great Pumpkin Farm

09/19

The Great Pumpkin Farm

When it comes to fall, there’s no better place to celebrate the season than right here in Western New York.…

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Thundersmack

09/20

Buffalo Iron Works

Unleashing a sonic whirlwind straight from the heart of New York City’s vibrant musical landscape, Thundersmack is the brainchild of…

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9Million

09/22

The 9Th Ward

9Million is a Toronto alt rock/shoegaze band helmed by multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Matthew Tomasi. Best known for his work…

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Improvement Movement

09/22

Rec Room

Improvement Movement – Your Perfect Real LIVE ’26with special guest The Point. Improvement Movement is an Atlanta-based indie rock quartet…

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Morrissey LIVE IN CONCERT

09/22

Shea’s Buffalo

On June 19, MORRISSEY will release the DELUXE NOTRE-DAME EP, which features unreleased tracks from the MUIAL sessions and highlights…

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To Buffalo, With Love – Marc Scibilia Live at Electric City

09/22

Electric City

Marc Scibilia is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his emotive storytelling and captivating melodies. With a unique blend of folk,…

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honestav – The Sweet American Boy Tour

09/22

Town Ballroom

Avrey Freeman, known professionally as Honestav is an American musician from Pierce City, Missouri, best known for his 2024, “I’d…

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Jet – Down The Moonlight Mile Revue

09/23

Electric City

Originally hailing from Dingley in Melbourne, Australia, Jet quickly conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than 6.5…

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Bad Nerves

09/24

Buffalo Iron Works

Bad Nerves takes over Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, September 24th! Doors open 7pm

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ANTHONY GOMES

09/25

The Caz

With a guitar slung over his shoulder and the amps turned up full tilt, Anthony Gomes electrifies blues and rock…

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Downtown Boys

09/25

Rec Room Buffalo

Downtown Boys are an American punk rock band formed in 2011 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. They have released…

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Lakeview

09/25

Town Ballroom

Lakeview is a rising American country-rock duo composed of Jesse Denaro and Luke Healy. Originally from the suburbs of New…

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Phantogram

09/25

Electric City

Phantogram is an acclaimed American music duo, consisting of multi-instrumentalists Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. Known for their unique blend…

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S’Wonderful Gershwin

09/25

Kleinhans Music Hall

Ron Spigelman, conductorAlex McArthur, vocals Gershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song, instantly…

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