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
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.
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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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Artisan & Farmers Market @ Freedom Run Winery
03/10 – 08/25
Free
We are so excited to present our new boutique Artisan & Vendors Market! Stop in from 1-5 p.m. to shop…
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Cake and Sip with Food Network Star @ Freedom Run Winery
07/28
Freedom Run Winery
$59.95
We are so excited to welcome Jason Gonzalez of JBs Bake Shop (and former contestant of the Food Network’s Chopped Sweets!), to Freedom…
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Lipsey 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…
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Touch A Truck
07/28
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
All Outdoor Activities are Free
Trucks, trucks & more trucks! Calling all little drivers and curious minds! Climb aboard, touch the steering wheels, honk horns and…
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“A Midsummer Night’s Tour!” – Academy Park
07/29
Academy Park
Announcing our 2024 Touring Production: A Midsummer Night’s Tour! This FREE production will be traveling across WNY all summer long -…
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Bill Kirchen & Too Much Fun
07/29
Sportsmen’s Tavern
$25 online. $30 at the door.
Bill Kirchen is best known for his work in the ’70s with the rebel band Commander Cody & His Lost Planet…
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Derek 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
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Family Movie Night at the Central Terminal
07/29
Buffalo Central Terminal
Free
Join us on July 29th at the Buffalo Central Terminal for Family Movie Night featuring “The Goonies.” Get ready for…
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Two 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…
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Ward Davis – Solo Acoustic
07/29
Rec Room Buffalo
$20
After Dark Presents: Ward Davis with special guest Josh Morningstar
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Robby’s Bass Buzz Bourbon Release
07/30
Buffalo Distilling Co.
Our newest collaboration is with local/global bass player Superstar, Robby Takac, his Music is Art organization and thousands of local…
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SLASH – S.E.R.P.E.N.T. Festival
07/30
Artpark
S.E.R.P.E.N.T. stands for Solidarity, Engagement, Restore, Peace, Equality N’ Tolerance. Starring SLASH on all dates, the festival is a celebration…
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Herbal Medicine through the Senses
07/31
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
If you’ve soothed a sunburn with aloe or applied a black tea bag to a stye, you’ve used basic herbal…
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Kathleen Edwards
07/31
Sportsmen’s Tavern
$30 online.$35 at the door.
Kathleen Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2003 debut album, Failer, contained the singles “Six O’Clock News” and…
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Party on the Plaza
07/31
Aquarium of Niagara
Free
Calling all party people!Mark your calendars for Party on the Plaza – a FREE community event celebrating our Niagara Falls…
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Peter Latona Happy Hour
07/31
Nietzsche’s
$5 at the door.
Peter Latona is a songwriter from Buffalo, NY, drawing influence from finger-picking blues and folk music, and incorporating shoegazy/garage rock…
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Southern Junction BBQ Cruise
06/19 – 08/28
Grand Lady Cruises
James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Ryan Fernandez of Southern Junction combines his Texan and Indian backgrounds into a brand new…
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Wild Edibles Walk and Workshop
07/31
Tifft Nature Preserve
$20
There is a buffet of edible plants at your feet. Learn the basics of common wild edible plants identification. Nibble…
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BPO and the Strictly Hip Perform
08/01
Lakeside Event Lawn
Two Buffalo franchises, The BPO and The Strictly Hip, collaborate to celebrate the music of The Tragically Hip. For over…
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Jason Aldean
08/01
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Jason Aldean and the Highway Desperado Tour 2024 comes to the outdoor Darien Lake Amphitheater. Also appearing, Lauren Alaina, Chase…
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Lucille Ball Comedy Festival 2024
08/01 – 08/04
National Comedy Center
The National Comedy Center presents the Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 1-4, 2024, in Jamestown, NY Lucille Ball’s hometown, near…
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Music Matters Summer Concert Series – Critt with Blaised and Confused
08/01
Buffalo Harbor Walk Venue
Live Music is coming back to Buffalo’s Waterfront! Jeff Miers of Music Matters is teaming up with Liberty Hound restaurant…
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The Cousins Trio
08/01
PAUSA Art House
Blending spirituals, Latin jazz, 60 and 70s pop, bossa nova and straight ahead jazz, the Cousins Trio enthralls audiences of…
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