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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Into the Great Wide Open
05/03
West Falls Center for the Arts
Into the Great Wide OpenAn all star tribute to the music of Tom Petty featuring:Bill SolakBruce DeckerJeff KocherMark SlimkoMike Schill
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Ryan Shaw: Masters of R & B
05/03
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO, under the direction of Ron Spigelman, presents an electrifying evening with R&B sensation Ryan Shaw. Masters of R&B…
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Will Holton @The Chandelier Bar, May 3
05/03
Chandelier Bar
$0 Never a cover charge
Will Holton @The Chandelier Bar – Bring on the party … Will Holton is in the house.Stop in for our…
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Jesse Cook
05/04
Electric City
Beyond his prolific accomplishments as a beloved Nuevo Flamenco guitarist over the past 25 years, JESSE COOK has honed his…
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Cinco de Mayo at Duende
05/05
duende at Silo City
We’ll have live music to celebrate Cinco de MayoGrab your best fiesta hat and join us for Cinco de Mayo!
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Krista Seddon’s Trinity Jazz Series – May
05/09
Trinity Episcopal Church
$30
Join us at Trinity Chapel as we embark on a celebration of the Four Crown Jewels of Buffalo’s Musical Heyday: …
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The Blues Brothers
05/09
Babeville
Jake and Elwood are out of jail and back on the road!Kidd Kyle from The Brass Machine and Captain Tom…
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Will Holton’s SAX In The City | Smooth Jazz Dinner Concert
05/09
Salvatore’s Hospitality
$99
Will Holton’s SAX In The City | Smooth Jazz Dinner Concert 6:30 p.m., May 9, 2025 Salvatore’s Hospitality Grande Bellamore…
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Mendelssohn’s Italian
05/10 – 05/11
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the baton of Fernanda Lastra, this concert opens with Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, a musical depiction of Italy’s festive spirit.…
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Shakti Lounge Concert Series
11/09 – 05/10
Shakti Lounge
The Shakti Lounge experience provides the musicians with space to open their skills with no bar-room competition, and the community…
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Stars of the Grand Ole Opry
05/10
West Falls Center for the Arts
Join us for a celebration of the songs and stars of the Grand Ole Opry. Songs and stories about Loretta…
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Start Making Sense – Talking Heads Tribute
05/17
Babeville
If David Byrne is one of the geniuses of modern times, then Start Making Sense is a tribute to genius.…
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Warren Zeiders – The Relapse Tour
05/17
Terminal B Event Center
Warren Zeiders is one of the buzziest up-and-coming stars in Country music, quickly emergingas one of the genre’s newest headliners.…
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Will Holton @The Chandelier Bar | May 17
05/17
Chandelier Bar
$0 Never a cover charge
Will Holton @The Chandelier Bar – Bring on the party … Will Holton is in the house.Stop in for our…
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Art 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…
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CoComelon: Sing-Along-Live
05/18
Artpark
CoComelon’s favorite teacher Ms. Appleberry welcomes JJ, his friends and YOU to come along on a Melon Patch Musical field…
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Patti Parks Revisits The American Songbook at The Caz
05/18
The Caz
$20
Patti Parks is an acclaimed blues singer from Buffalo, NY, celebrated for her captivating vocals and vibrant stage presence.A fixture…
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Patriotic Pops
05/23 – 05/24
Kleinhans Music Hall
The BPO’s Patriotic Pops concert is an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition that pays tribute to the contributions and sacrifices…
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Peter 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
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Aimeé Allen Quartet
05/24
PAUSA Art House
Vocalist and composer Aimée Allen leads a dynamic band featuring guitarist Tony Romano, bassist François Moutin, and drummer Kenneth Salters,…
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Totally Buffalo Festival 2025
05/24 – 05/25
Buffalo RiverWorks
Celebrate Buffalo and the start of summer!The ORIGINAL shop-local large scale event is back and bigger than ever!Totally Buffalo Festival…
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Music Wednesday’s Under the Breezeway
05/28 – 09/03
Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar
Kick-off to summer. Cocktail specials and live music outdoors. A beautiful evening under the breezeway.
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