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.
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!
More ExperiencesJoe Dombrowski
01/21 – 01/22
Helium Comedy Club
Native Metro Detroiter, Joe Dombrowski took the world by storm in 2017 with a viral April Fools’ Day spelling test prank…
DetailsThe Horszowski Trio
01/21
Kleinhans Music Hall
$30
Giving performances that are “lithe, persuasive” (The New York Times), “eloquent and enthralling” (The Boston Globe), and described as “the…
DetailsColor Fields and Floral Musings | Arcangel Gallery Exhibit
01/23 – 03/23
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
This Arcangel Gallery Exhibit is a group exhibition of selected paintings by artists from People Inc.’s ArtsWork program.ArtsWork artists have…
DetailsDisney on Ice: Into the Magic
01/23 – 01/26
KeyBank Center
Hosts Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bring audiences on an expedition across raging seas, snow covered mountains and the marigold…
DetailsOrchid Exhibit
01/23 – 03/09
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
Exciting pops of color will breathe even more life into our lush greenhouses this winter thanks to the return of…
DetailsSacred Spaces: Trinity Episcopal Church Interior Tour
11/08 – 02/20
Trinity Episcopal Church
Trinity Episcopal Church is nationally recognized for having one of the finest stained glass collections in the country. It is…
DetailsFlipside Band at Santora’s
01/24
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$5
Join us for live music every Friday night at Santora’s in Williamsville!Date: Friday, January 24 Time: 8:30&11:30pm Cover: $5 Band:…
DetailsHeadbanger’s Ball
01/24
Electric City
Get ready to unleash your inner rock star at our Headbanger’s Ball, the ultimate Glam Metal event! It’s time to…
DetailsJay Carrier, “Niagara. It’s Great to be Here.”
01/24 – 04/05
Buffalo Arts Studio
Free
Buffalo Arts Studio is proud to announce Niagara. It’s Great to Be Here. an exhibition by renowned Niagara Falls artist Jay…
DetailsKevin Hart – Acting My Age Tour 2024
01/24
Shea’s Buffalo
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a…
DetailsOrchids After Dark
01/24 – 03/08
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
$19/ticket
See the beautiful blooms of our Orchid Exhibit after the sun sets during Orchids After Dark! Hundreds of magical lights will guide…
DetailsPaul Hage and Mirage
01/24
PAUSA Art House
Mediterranean-inspired jazz. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Paul Hage, Mirage offers a unique and lively performance of upbeat original music…
DetailsScience After Hours: Get A Clue
01/24
Buffalo Museum of Science
$39
Help solve a Museum Mystery! Was it botanist Mary Gold in Rethink Extinct with the mastodon tusk? With your team, gather…
DetailsAn Evening of Joplin and Hendrix
01/25
West Falls Center for the Arts
Join us for a very special night celebrating the best of Janis Joplin and Jimi Hendrix featuring the great Jony…
DetailsLockhart Conducts Grand Canyon Suite
01/25 – 01/26
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Keith Lockhart leads the BPO in a musical expedition to the vast landscapes of America, starting with Germaine Tailleferre’s enchanting…
DetailsMusic Smackdown Classic
01/25
Electric City
A dance party featuring the hottest party music from the 1990’s and 2000’s served up by Buffalo’s own, DJ Mr.…
DetailsRochester Ballers vs. Buffalo Extreme
01/25
XGen Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme – professional basketball is back in WNY! After advancing to the national semi-finals in year one, we…
DetailsThe Griff Kaz Quartet
01/25
PAUSA Art House
The Griff Kaz quartet returns to Pausa Art House for an adventurous night of original compositions and re-imagined standards as…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins
01/28
KeyBank Center
$55+
The season heats up as the Sabres take on the Bruins at KeyBank Center.
DetailsNatalie Jane
01/29
Electric City
Sick To My Stomach Tour ~ live at Electric City, get your tickets now!An immensely creative artist who’s painted almost…
Details2025 Buffalo Auto Show
01/30 – 02/02
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s Premier New Vehicle Automotive Event! At the 2025 Auto Show visitors will…
DetailsAccomplice
01/31 – 02/15
Lancaster Opera House
$20-$35
Winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s coveted “Edgar” award and written by Rupert Holmes, Tony® award winner for The…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Nashville Predators
01/31
KeyBank Center
$29+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center.
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