Buffalo Events Party Like A Local

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.

Buffalo Signature Events

Traditions are big in Buffalo. Attend an iconic annual event and have a quintessential Buffalo experience.

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Things 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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Bad Sneakers: A Tribute to Steely Dan at The Caz

04/26

The Caz

$25

Bad Sneakers is a powerhouse 13-piece band from Rochester, NY, delivering a stunning tribute to Steely Dan with precision and…

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JT3 – Electrolyte

04/26

PAUSA Art House

We are pleased to present this freshly digitized trio:Blending the ever grooving pulse of Jazz Organ Trio, exploring electrified interpretations…

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Exile on Seneca Street featuring Dead Flowers: A Tribute to The Rolling Stones

04/27

The Caz

Free

Get ready to rock as Dead Flowers, Buffalo’s Rolling Stones tribute band, brings their electrifying performance to Seneca Street! Known…

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Neon Trees

04/27

Electric City

If you’re going to something, do it with all you’ve got. That’s how Tyler Glenn approaches everything, from making music…

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Vieux Farka Touré

04/27

Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room

World-renowned musician Vieux Farka Touré is often referred to as “the Hendrix of the Sahara,” and has become a cultural ambassador for…

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Dweezil Zappa

04/29

Kleinhans Music Hall

Dweezil Zappa was born on September 5, 1969, in Los Angeles, the son of the iconic musician Frank Zappa. Over…

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Gypsy Parlour Jazz Jam

03/01 – 12/01

The Gypsy Parlor

Join us on the First Monday of each month at the Gypsy Parlor, Buffalo NY.    

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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

05/02

Kleinhans Music Hall

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with Indiana Jones as the BPO presents Raiders of the Lost Ark in concert. Watch…

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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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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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Bôa

05/09

Electric City

In 1998, British alt-rock band bôa dropped their breakout single “Duvet,” a sweeping anthem that went on to soundtrack the…

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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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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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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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Lettuce

05/21

Electric City

Lettuce comes to Electric City in Buffalo.  Tickets on sale now!  LETTUCE is a six-member musical collective formed in 1992…

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