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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The Mighty Maisse
02/08 – 02/22
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Mighty Maisse Written by Bella Poynton Directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale Featuring Lisa Ludwig, Mariangela Mercurio, Maryann Seufert, Andrew Zuccari,…
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Forbidden Broadway
02/11 – 02/16
Shea’s 710 Theatre
From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of…
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UB Distinguished Speakers Series – Misty Copeland
02/12
Center for the Arts
$25-$45
49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration EventMisty Copeland is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. In 2015, she…
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Black Bear Island
02/14 – 03/08
Alleyway Theatre
Following the mysterious death of her estranged childhood sweetheart, Amitra returns home for the first time in sixteen years and…
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Sinatra in Love
02/14 – 02/15
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Tony DeSare brings a fresh take on Sinatra’s classics this Valentine’s weekend, from “Night and Day” to “New York, New…
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The Loved Ones
02/14 – 03/02
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Love, loss, and the true nature of birds.Embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and unexpected connections with the…
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The Niceties
02/14 – 03/02
Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, begins when Zoe, a black student at a liberal arts college, is called into her…
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Over the Rainbow: Celebrating the 120th Birthday of Harold Arlen
02/16
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Join us on Sunday, February 16 as we pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen,…
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Next to Normal
02/19 – 03/16
MusicalFare Theatre
$57
In this emotionally charged, Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, a suburban household copes with family secrets, crisis and unpredictability with poignancy,…
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Our Lady of 121st Street
02/20 – 03/23
Road Less Traveled Productions
General: $50-$55Student (Fri/Sat/Sun): $30 Student Thursday: $10 Group rates available for parties of 10+. Military/AAA $5 discount on general tickets.
The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist and nun Sister Rose has been…
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Cody Johnson
02/21
KeyBank Center
Platinum selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Cody Johnson will be touring the country in support of his new album Leather Deluxe…
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Buffalo Extreme vs. Akron Aviators
02/22
XGen Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme – professional basketball is back in WNY! After advancing to the national semi-finals in year one, we…
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Aerosmith: Peace Out The Farewell Tour
02/25
KeyBank Center
Appearing 1 night only in Buffalo, with The Black Crowes.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks
02/25
KeyBank Center
$35+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Anaheim Ducks at KeyBank Center.
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Penguins of Antarctica: Dr Heather Lynch
02/25
Kleinhans Music Hall
$50-$99
Kleinhans Music Hall is pleased to welcome Dr. Heather Lynch as part of the National Geographic Live 2025 series, taking…
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Goodnight, Tyler
02/28 – 03/16
Ujima Theatre
$20-$40
Goodnight, Tyler, by B.J Tindal Tyler, the ghost-love story of Tyler Evans, a dead Black man who wants to be…
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The Hobbit
03/01 – 03/09
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea…
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Burton Cumming and his Band: 60th Anniversary Tour
03/06
Kleinhans Music Hall
Burton Cummings transcends time, genres, and generations with a body of work that continues to resonate with fans old and…
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Tina Symphonic: The Music of Tina Turner
03/07
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO honors the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, in a spectacular tribute concert showcasing her unforgettable hits.…
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Art of Jazz 2025: Joe Alterman
03/09
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
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Suzanne Vega
03/10
Babeville
Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the…
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UB Distinguished Speakers Series – Damar Hamlin
03/13
Center for the Arts
$35-$55
Damar Hamlin is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played college football…
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Tophouse with The Wildwoods
03/14
Babeville
Folk? Bluegrass? Rock? Irish? Pop?A lot of people ask us what genre we are. The truth is, we don’t know.…
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