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!
More ExperiencesArt of Jazz 2025: The Emmett Cohen Trio
05/18
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
DetailsPeter Hook and the Light
05/23
Electric City
Performing ‘Get Ready’ live and in full plus a selection of Joy Division and New Order’s Greatest Hits
DetailsCrocodile Fever
05/30 – 06/15
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Sisterhood, social conflict, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw. Prepare to be plunged into the darkly comic and fiercely captivating world of…
DetailsCrazy For You
06/06 – 06/22
Lancaster Opera House
$25-$45
This throwback musical from the early 90s is reminiscent of the effervescent hits from early Broadway. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic…
DetailsThe Driver Era: Obsession Tour
06/06
Artpark
The band, which consists of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, aren’t new to the industry by any means. Since their…
DetailsA Whitman Symphony
06/14
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
A Whitman Symphony A World PremiereAdam Luebke |Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Hamburg Embark on an odyssey through the poetic…
DetailsBack to the Future: The Musical
06/24 – 06/29
Shea’s Buffalo
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway…
DetailsExperience the Best of Van Halen
07/26
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Featuring Completely Unchained – heard all of the favorite hits: Panama, Hot for Teacher, Jump and more!
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThomas Rhett: Better in Boots Tour 2025
08/07
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Coming to Darien Lake, get your tickets now!
DetailsGoo Goo Dolls in Concert
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…
DetailsDescendents/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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