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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National Buffalo Wing Festival
08/30 – 08/31
Entering its 22nd year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…
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Borderland Music and Arts Festival
09/12 – 09/14
Knox Farm State Park
The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…
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Bidwell Parkway Summer Concert Series
06/17 – 08/05
Bidwell Parkway & Elmwood Ave.
The 27th annual Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series is heading our way. Starting on June 17, 2025, and…
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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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The String Cheese Incident
06/18
Artpark Amphitheater
The past three decades have written a story packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments.…
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Crazy For You
06/06 – 06/22
Lancaster Opera House
$25-$45
This throwback musical from the early 90s is reminiscent of the effervescent hits from early Broadway. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic…
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Howard Goldman Vintage Hotel Piano Bar
01/10 – 01/02
Johnny D’s
Each Friday 5-8 pm at the new Johnny D’s inside the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Buffalo. See pianist and crooner…
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Taste of Country 2025
06/20
Sahlen Field
The concert event of the summer is back with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Sara Evans, and rising local band VOYAGR. …
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Caity Gyorgy
06/21
Kleinhans Music Hall
$41.50 per person
Join JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall for an unforgettable evening of jazz with two-time JUNO Award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy! Known…
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Strawberry Moon Festival
06/21
Artpark
The Strawberry Moon Festival is a truly immersive experience for everyone to celebrate the diverse indigenous cultures of North America…
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Blue 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…
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Gary Clark Jr.
06/24
Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track…
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Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Tour
06/25
Babeville
One of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish has consistently captivated audiences with her unparalleled energy, boldness,…
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Taste of Diversity Festival 2025
06/28
Grant Street
Free
The Taste of Diversity Festival takes place each year on Grant Street, in the heart of Buffalo’s bourgeoning West Side…
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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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Independence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons
07/03
Buffalo Bisons Baseball
The absolute best WNY summer tradition returns to Sahlen Field. Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd for the 29th Annual…
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Rick Springfield – I Want My 80’s Tour
07/05
Artpark Amphitheater
Rick Springfield and the I Want my 80’s Tour, with John Waite, Wang Chung, Paul Young, arrives at Artpark.Over the…
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The Psychedelic Furs
07/05
Terminal B Event Center
Appearing Live at the Outer Harbor, with special guest The Mission.
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“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger and Weirder 2025 Tour
07/11
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER…
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue: Might Not Make it Home Tour
07/17
Artpark
$25-$49
Special guests: JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk Since 2010, Trombone Shorty has released five chart topping studio albums (his most recent being…
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Chef Darian’s Jamaican Market Festival
07/19
Larkin Square
Free
Chef Darian’s 5th Annual Jamaican Market features music, vendors, a culture tent, crafts, and, of course, some of the best…
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Megan Moroney
07/19
Terminal B Event Center
Megan Moroney and the Am I Okay? Tour come to Terminal B at the Outer Harbor. Also appearing will be…
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Barenaked Ladies
07/26
Terminal B Event Center
Barenaked Ladies brings the Last Summer on Earth Tour to Terminal B on the Buffalo Waterfront. Also appearing will be…
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