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.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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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Ship N’ Shore
08/22
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
$75 – $85
Ship N’ Shore is the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park’s biggest event of the year! Join us…
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FARROW at Southern Tier Brewing Co.
08/23
Free
2 sets | Free Admission~ FARROW ~A Neo-Classic Rock band from Buffalo with high-energy shows, thought provoking lyrics, and infectious…
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Lewiston Jazz Festival
08/23 – 08/24
Center Street Lewiston
Free
Be there for the largest outdoor, summer, jazz music festival, which takes place right on Center Street in Lewiston. This…
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Owen – 2024 Headline Tour
08/23
Babeville
Spanning more than two decades, Mike Kinsella’s widely influential songwriting has steadily sharpened and evolved with each new chapter. In…
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Steel Panther – On the Prowl World Tour
08/23
Electric City
Appearing at Electric City – get your tickets now!
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Emily Wolfe
08/24
Babeville – 9th Ward
$17-$20
Emily Wolfe asserts her talent as a dynamic vocalist, sharp songwriter, and an accomplished guitarist and producer. She delivers a…
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Poochella (Dog Day) on Old Falls Street
08/24
Old Falls Street, USA
Free
Bring your furry friend to Old Falls Street for dog-friendly activities, including a dog caricature artist, dog ‘kissing booth,’ a…
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Premier Cabaret Event
08/24
MusicalFare Theatre
$27
3 inducted members of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame join 2 other outstanding musicians for an evening of great…
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Tonawanda City Porchfest
08/25
Assorted porches in City of Tonawanda
Bringing the community together with music and the arts. Family free event open to all! Held on the last Sunday…
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Ultrasound: The Secret Symphony of Plants
08/25
Artpark
Come hear the plants of Artpark create music!Celebrate Artpark’s 50th anniversary with us as we unveil our most extraordinary artists…
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O.A.R. Summer Tour
08/27
Artpark
$25+
O.A.R. returns to Artpark with special guests Ripe and DJ Logic in the Amphitheater. O.A.R. might just be music’s biggest…
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Struggle Jennings: The El Camino Tour
08/28
Electric City
Appearing live at Electric City – get your tickets now!
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Tesla: Keepin’ it Real Tour
08/28
Artpark – Mainstage Theater
$39.50
That they are still roaring and soaring should be no surprise. That’s just how they are built. TESLA may have…
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Cole Swindell – Live in Concert
08/29
Artpark
COLE SWINDELLS DOWN HOME CREW – Live in Concert at Artpark.
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Come to the Hooley!
08/29
Buffalo Irish Center
This is a great way to get your Irish on, and hold you over until it’s St. Patrick’s Day again!Buffalo…
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Music Matters Summer Concert Series – The Strictly Hip
08/29
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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Fifth Friday presented by M&T
08/30
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
FREE
Thanks to the support of M&T Bank, Explore & More & The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum is offering…
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Labor Day Weekend Street Festival
08/30 – 09/02
Old Falls Street, USA
Free
Come celebrate Labor Day on Old Falls Street with food trucks, live music, and more at our Labor Day Weekend…
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FARROW at Griffon Brewery and Gastropub
08/31
Free
2 Sets | Free Admission~ FARROW ~A Neo-Classic Rock band from Buffalo with high-energy shows, thought provoking lyrics, and infectious…
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Silo City Reading Series – August 2024
08/31
Silo City – Marine A
$15
Join us for the season finale of the 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIESreadings from Megan Fernandes & 2024 JB Poetry…
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Jazz at Richardson: Buffalo Jazz Festival
09/01
The Richardson Hotel
Join us as we showcase some of the finest talents in jazz from across the region, celebrating the rich cultural…
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Buffalo Bisons vs. Lehigh Valley Ironpigs
09/03 – 09/08
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Lehigh Valley during this home…
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45th Annual Classic and Antique Boat and Car Show
09/05 – 09/08
The Buffalo Launch Club
Experience the history and action as the boats hit the waters of the Niagara River at the oldest Boat Club…
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Music Matters Summer Concert Series – The Allen Degenerates
09/05
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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