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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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/26 – 07/27
Free
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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Glen Park Art Festival
07/26 – 07/27
Glen Park
Free
Come enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Glen Park in Williamsville. Over 140 artists, kid’s activities, food vendors. A great way…
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Rainbow Kitten Surprise
07/29
Artpark
$51.50-$106
As if channeling another dimension where genres simply don’t exist, Rainbow Kitten Surprise finds harmony in unpredictability&weaving together lyrical poetry,…
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Blackberry Smoke, Mike Campbell & the Dirty Knobs
07/31
Artpark
Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke have embodied Georgia’s rich musical legacy, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home…
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Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve and Special Guests
08/01
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Where the Party at Tour comes to the Darien Lake Amphitheater!
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Slightly Stoopid: Step Into the Sun Tour
08/01
Artpark
Special guests: Iration & Little Stranger Since 1995, Slightly Stoopid, led by the vastly versatile duo of Miles Doughty and…
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Buffalo Irish Festival 2025
08/02 – 08/03
The year’s favorite Irish bash will be held in the heart of the Old First Ward – Buffalo River Fest…
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Enchanted Wild Fest
08/02
Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
Immerse yourself in your favorite movies and stories at Hawk Creek’s event, Enchanted Wild Fest! You never know who or…
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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo
08/02 – 08/03
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
$10
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find…
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5th Annual BanglaFest
08/03
Williamsville Island Park
BASCO’s 5th Annual BanglaFest 2025 is coming up on August 3rd. Please mark your calender for the biggest Annual Bangladeshi…
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Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion
08/06
Terminal B Event Center
Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion take over Terminal B at the Outer Harbor. Also appearing will be The Mainliners.
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Thomas Rhett: Better in Boots Tour 2025
08/07
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Thomas Rhett and the Better in Boots Tour comes to Darien Lake, with special guests Tucker Wetmore and Dasha.
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Goo Goo Dolls – Summer Anthem Tour
08/09
KeyBank Center
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum selling band Goo Goo Dolls have announced they will return home to Buffalo for a momentous concert at…
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Fitz and the Tantrums
08/12
Artpark
Multi-platinum artists Fitz and The Tantrums have energized popular music and culture with a series of unshakable, undeniable, and ubiquitous…
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Watchhouse: Rituals Tour with Two Runner
08/13
Babeville
Watchhouse, the North Carolina based duo of Andrew Marlin & Emily Frantz, have announced a new studio album called Rituals,…
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Yacht Rock Revue
08/13
Artpark
Yacht Rock Revue is performing two sets Yacht Rock Revue, hailed by Rolling Stone as the “world’s premier soft-rock party…
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Toad the Wet Sprocket
08/15
Artpark
Special guests: KT Tunstall and Sixpence None The Richer
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National Rollercoaster Day
08/16
Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum
General admission rates apply
Join HCFM to celebrate the ups and downs of Rollercoasters! Take on Rollercoaster theme challenges and STEM lessons with general…
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Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour
08/17
Center for the Arts
With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet”…
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Descendents/Zombies: Worlds Collide Tour
08/19
KeyBank Center
The arena tour will celebrate the high-energy music from Disney’s “Descendants” and “Zombies” franchises, inspiring families and fans of all…
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Gregory Alan Isakov
08/24
Artpark Amphitheater
Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, and now calling Colorado home, horticulturist/musician Gregory Alan Isakov has cast an impressive presence on…
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The Australian Pink Floyd Show
08/27
Artpark
Special guests: Iration & Little Stranger Since 1995, Slightly Stoopid, led by the vastly versatile duo of Miles Doughty and…
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