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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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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Straight No Chaser – “Top Shelf Tour”
12/12
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing…
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Thurs-Date Nights
12/12 – 12/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$40 – $45
Grab your special someone and enjoy a romantic evening of food, flowers, and fun at the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date…
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DJ Pauly D
12/13
Electric City
$42-$155
Appearing live in downtown Buffalo at Electric City!
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JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
12/13 – 12/14
Kleinhans Music Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with Vivaldi’s and Piazzolla’s captivating interpretations of winter. BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully intertwines these contrasting…
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Polish Tavern Christmas Tour
12/13 – 12/21
$70
In Buffalo’s Polonia (as with Poles all over the world), Christmas is the most anticipated day of the year. Specifically…
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The Night Before Christmas
12/13 – 12/15
Lancaster Opera House
$15-$20
Set in Christmastown on a very special Christmas Eve, our locally commissioned and well-received family musical tells the story of…
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Christmas with Harmonia
12/14
Sts. Peter and Paul Church
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols – ancient and new.
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Christmas with Harmonia ~ Buffalo
12/14
Saint Louis Church
It’s everyone’s favorite time of year! Celebrate with us as we sing Advent and Christmas carols – ancient and new.
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Musicians of Buffalo: Christmas Rocks Concert
12/14
Babeville
The Musicians of Buffalo (MOB) whose members include: Buffalo Music Hall of Fame inductees Jessie Galante, Bobby Lebel and Billy…
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Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas”
12/14
PAUSA Art House
A Christmas favorite returns to PAUSA – “There’s no doubt in my mind, that if we hadn’t had that Guaraldi…
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Jingle Bell Jam
12/15
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO’s Jingle Bell Jam is the perfect way to dive into the holiday spirit with the whole family. Conducted…
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Samara Joy ~ ‘A Joyful Holiday’
12/17
Center for the Arts
Join us for jazz vocalist sensation, Samara Joy, in a concert celebrating the season in A JOYFUL HOLIDAY featuring Samara…
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December Sober Social
12/18
Patina 250
Come mingle! If you are sober, sober-curious, Cali-sober, or just supportive of the sober community, ALL are welcome (as always)!Every…
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The Lion King
12/18 – 01/05
Shea’s Buffalo
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars,…
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Holiday Pops
12/19 – 12/22
Kleinhans Music Hall
The annual Holiday Pops concert, a beloved tradition under the baton of Bradley Thachuk, returns to fill Kleinhans Music Hall…
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Sleigh and Play
12/19
Losson Park – Stiglmeier Park
FREE Holiday Event! Join us for some holiday fun at Losson Park! Music, themed crafts, holiday games, meet Santa &…
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Winter Floral Arrangement
12/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$58.50 – $65
Bring the scents and colors of the winter season home with this floral design workshop. Discover how to prep fresh…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
12/20
KeyBank Center
$75+
The Buffalo Sabres take on fierce rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, at KeyBank Center.
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Totally Sweet Buffalo Procrastinator’s Christmas Market
12/21
Buffalo RiverWorks
Free
It’s a great opportunity to pick up some amazing last-minute Christmas gifts for the ones you love! Buffalo-inspired merchandise with…
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Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
12/22
Join the fans at Highmark Stadium when the hometown favorite Buffalo Bills take on New England in this regular season…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
12/27
KeyBank Center
$48+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center.
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Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
12/29
Join the fans at Highmark Stadium when the hometown favorite Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets in this…
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