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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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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