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.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings to Do This Weekend in Buffalo
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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The Queens of R&B – Xscape & SWV
08/06
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Show lineup includes: Xscape, SWV, Mya, Total and 702.
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Erie County Fair 2024
08/07 – 08/18
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Erie County Fair, held annually is the largest fair of it’s kind in New York State, and the 3rd…
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Free Community Nights
06/05 – 12/04
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Free
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024. Each date will…
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Free Community Nights! | Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
01/03 – 12/04
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday of every month!5-8pm sponsored by Assemblyman Pat Burke
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024. Each date will…
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Happy Together Tour 2024
08/07
The Buffalo News Grandstand
$39.80-$62.40
2024 will mark the 15th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Kiss of Death Tour 24
08/07
Terminal B Event Center
Ice Nine Kills, and In This Moment appear in concert, along with Avatar and TX2.
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Music Matters Summer Concert Series – Queen City
08/08
Buffalo Harbor Walk Venue
Live Music is coming back to Buffalo’s Waterfront! Jeff Miers of Music Matters is teaming up with Liberty Hound restaurant…
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Commensality
08/09 – 08/18
Torn Space Theater
$30
Commensality: (n) a social group that eats together. the practice of eating and drinking at the same table, creates relationships…
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Martin House/Graycliff Experience
04/20 – 10/19
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House
The Martin House / Graycliff Experience allows guests to take in the complete story of Frank Lloyd Wright and the…
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Paul Russell Performs at the Erie County Fair
08/09
Fairgrounds Event Center
Free with fair admission
His upload of a new take on a great dance song has made him a social media sensation, and has…
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Silent Disco Night
08/09
Southern Tier Brewing Company
$10-$20
Get ready to groove at Southern Tier Brewing Company in Buffalo, New York! Join us for an electrifying Silent Disco…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Primus and Coheed and Cambria
08/09
Terminal B Event Center
Appearing at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor, with special guest Fishbone.
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The Aristocrats
08/09
Electric City
The Aristocrats come to Electric City in Buffalo for 1 show only.
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Twilight at the Museum – Magnificent Moonset
08/09
Buffalo Museum of Science
$20
Join us on the rooftop observation deck* for an enchanted evening of twilight talks with astronomers and observations of celestial…
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Artifact Adventurers!
07/13 – 08/10
Buffalo History Museum
Admission is $20/$15 for Members!
Artifact Adventurers is a program that engages 1st to 5th grade children in guided age-appropriate history lessons, songs, stories, crafts,…
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Assembly House 150 Tours
04/06 – 11/09
Assembly House 150
$10
Join us for the return of the Assembly House 150 tours. Assembly House is an immersive artwork by Dennis Maher…
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Backroads Blues Festival
08/10
Artpark – Outdoor Amphitheater
Featuring: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Bobby Rush & Duane Betts and Palmetto MotelGates at 5:00PM. Show starts at 6:30PM
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Taste of Culture on Old Falls Street
08/10
Old Falls Street, USA
Free
Travel around the world at Old Falls Street’s Taste of Culture! Try food from around the world, music from a…
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Asian Food and Culture Festival
08/11
Canalside Buffalo
Join us for the Fifth Annual Asian Food and Culture Festival, an all-day celebration featuring live performances, cultural exhibits,…
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Gin Blossoms + Toad the Wet Sprocket
08/11
Artpark
Gin Blossoms is an alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona. The band rose to prominence following the…
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Heart – Royal Flush Tour – POSTPONED
08/11
KeyBank Center
Also appearing, special guest – Cheap Trick.The legendary rock band HEART announced their highly-anticipated return to the road for the…
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Jazz at Richardson: Tony Monaco Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco and Dr. Lonnie Smith
08/11
The Richardson Hotel
On August 11th, we pay special tribute to two Hammond B3 greats, Joey DeFrancesco and Buffalo-born Dr. Lonnie Smith, with…
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The Market at Bassett Park
06/09 – 09/08
Bassett Park
Welcome to the Market at Bassett Park! A once-monthly market, returning for it’s FOURTH year in 2024! Set in the…
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“A Midsummer Night’s Tour!” – Town of Tonawanda Show Mobile – Aquatic and Fitness Center
08/12
Town of Tonawanda Show Mobile – Aquatic and Fitness Center
Announcing our 2024 Touring Production: A Midsummer Night’s Tour! This FREE production will be traveling across WNY all summer long -…
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