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
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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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Food Truck Tuesdays
06/04 – 08/27
Larkin Square
Free
Food Truck Tuesday returns to Larkin Square on Tuesday June 4th and runs through August 27th, 5 PM – 8…
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First Fridays at the AKG
09/01 – 12/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
M&T First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are back! From 10am to 8pm, bring your friends and family…
DetailsBig Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise
05/11 – 09/30
Buffalo Boat Tours
Get your island feel on aboard Big Kahuna, the coolest tiki boat in town! Sip on a refreshing Tiki cocktail…
DetailsBuffalo Infringement Festival 2024
07/25 – 08/04
Allentown District
Every summer, the streets of Buffalo come alive with scores of events by local and visiting theatre and dance companies,…
DetailsBuffalo Irish Festival 2024
07/26 – 07/28
Lakeside Event Lawn
The year’s favorite Irish bash returns to The Outer Harbor, featuring stages of continuous Irish entertainment from the U.S., Canada…
DetailsBuffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series
05/24 – 09/01
Buffalo RiverWorks
The Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series lineup is here! Enjoy live, local musicians every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on The…
DetailsJJ Johnson 100th Birthday with the Buffalo Bone-tet
07/27
PAUSA Art House
The Buffalo Bone-tet will be making their return to Pausa Art House this July! The all-star duo of Western New…
DetailsQueen City Jazz Festival 2024
07/27
Lafayette Square
Please join the Historic Club Musicians Club at the 20th Annual Queen City Jazz Fest! Free to the public. …
DetailsSaturdays at Solé
05/25 – 08/31
Solé at Woodlawn Beach
Saturdays at Solé include live music and fun in the sand. Come on out and enjoy the beach!5/25: The Prime…
DetailsSilo City Reading Series – July 2024
07/27
Silo City – Marine A
$15
Join us for the July 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIESreadings from Michael McGriff & Cindy Juyong Oka musical performance by…
DetailsSounds and Sails
06/15 – 09/07
Canalside Buffalo
Let the waves of the melody and the gentle breeze of the lake serenade you as family and friends indulge…
DetailsSoundwaves Concert Series
05/31 – 09/28
Buffalo Boat Tours
Set sail into a world of rhythm and melody every Saturday aboard the Harbor Queen with our captivating Soundwaves Concert…
DetailsTaking Back Sunday
07/27
Buffalo RiverWorks
$40
After Dark & 103.3 The Edge Present: Taking Back Sunday with special guests Citizen and Head Automatica
DetailsThe Crane Wives w/ Rachel Bobbit
07/27
Buffalo Iron Works
$25 – $30
Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize…
DetailsTuesday is Country Night at Solé!
05/25 – 08/31
Solé at Woodlawn Beach
Every Tuesday at Solé you can enjoy live country music and fun in the sand. Come out for country tunes…
DetailsLipsey Summer Jazz at the AKG: J.D. Allen
07/28
Buffalo AKG Art Museum – Lincoln Stairs
Free
The Lipsey Summer Jazz at the AKG concerts take place on the museum’s Lincoln Stairs overlooking Hoyt Lake. Admission is…
DetailsQueen For A Day Tour
06/26 – 09/15
Lakeward Spirits
$69
Treat yourself to an indulgent experience on Sundays this summer. Enjoy an awesome brunch (Frittata, waffles, bacon, fresh fruit) and…
DetailsSouth Buffalo Farmers Market
06/02 – 09/29
Cazenovia Park Casino
A weekly farmers market, located in South Buffalo’s Cazenovia Park that features locally produced goods, live music, weekly yoga classes…
DetailsBlue Monday
08/30 – 12/15
Tacoma Performing Arts Center
Free
Chicago Jack and the Heptones play with weekly Special Guests. Join us in the Grand Room in the lower level…
DetailsDerek Zanetti with Special Guests
07/29
Mohawk Place
$20
After Dark Presents: Derek Zanetti (formerly known as The Homeless Gospel Choir) with special guests Kayleigh Goldsworthy & Drew Thomson
DetailsFamily Movie Night at the Central Terminal
07/29
Buffalo Central Terminal
Free
Get ready for an epic evening on July 29th from 6pm to 8pm at Central Terminal Movie Night! We’re thrilled…
DetailsTwo Door Cinema Club in Concert
07/29
Artpark
Two Door Cinema Club are a band from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The band formed in 2007 and is composed of…
DetailsWard Davis – Solo Acoustic
07/29
Rec Room Buffalo
$20
After Dark Presents: Ward Davis with special guest Josh Morningstar
DetailsBidwell Parkway Summer Concert Series
06/18 – 08/13
Bidwell Parkway & Elmwood Ave.
The 26th annual Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series is heading our way. Starting on June 18, 2024, and…
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