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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Handel’s Messiah 2024
12/08
St, Mary’s R.C. Church
$33
The orchestra joins the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus for a celebration of the season with Handel’s masterwork in one of Western…
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Miwi La Lupa + James Hatem
12/08
duende at Silo City
Free
Doors 6pm, Show 7pm. Join us at Duende at the Silo’s Bin Room for an unforgettable evening of soulful, bluesy and…
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Resurgence Brewing Holiday Market and Santa Brunch
12/08
Resurgence Brewing Company
Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Join us at Resurgence for our Holiday Market and Santa Brunch on December…
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Santa Express Train Rides
12/08 – 12/15
Buffalo Cattaraugus & Jamestown Scenic Railway
$30
Experience holiday joy as Santa and his Elves ride along, bringing gifts and festive cheer to children on board.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit
12/09
KeyBank Center
Watch the action as the Buffalo Sabres take on the Detroit Red Wings in this regular season game. The hard…
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Classic Vinyl Live at Sportsmen’s Tavern
12/09
Sportsmen’s Tavern
As part of the Classic Vinyl Live Series with Jeff Miers, The Strictly Hip performs the Tragically Hip’s classic album…
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Troupe Vertigo Holiday Show
12/10
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
This holiday season, the BPO presents a captivating performance unlike any other, featuring the awe-inspiring Troupe Vertigo. Led by Assistant…
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Beginner Christmas Cookie Class
12/11
Fattey Beer Company – Orchard Park
Get in the holiday spirit with some Christmas favorites and learn the art of cookie decorating with Patti from Confectionery…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Rangers
12/11
Buffalo Sabres Hockey – NHL
Watch the action as the Buffalo Sabres take on the Rangers in this regular season game. The hard hitting, board…
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Ice Cream Social / Tim Britt Band / Michael DeLano at The Caz
12/11
The Caz
$12.50
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+Food Service from 6:30pm to 9:30pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comGeneral Admission • Seating on…
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A Christmas Carol
12/12 – 12/22
Alleyway Theatre
For forty-three years, WNY families have returned again and again for Alleyway’s heartwarming holiday treat. With a pre-show quartet of…
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FARROW w/ Katie Henry Band at The Caz
12/12
The Caz
$20
Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm | 21+Food Service from 6:30pm to 9:30pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comGeneral Admission • Seating on…
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Holiday Watercolor Wreath Workshop
12/12
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$45/ticket
We will create a holiday infused floral wreath in this watercolor workshop! You will paint a wreath that is inspired…
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Straight No Chaser – “Top Shelf Tour”
12/12
Shea’s Performing Arts Center
If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing…
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Thurs-Date Nights
12/12 – 12/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$40 – $45
Grab your special someone and enjoy a romantic evening of food, flowers, and fun at the Botanical Gardens for Thurs-Date…
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A Creekbend Christmas
12/13
West Falls Center for the Arts
Creek Bend is a Bluegrass band based in Buffalo, NY that has been serving up good, hot bluegrass music for…
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Au-Some Evening at Explore & More
12/13
Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum
Free
Au-Some Evenings at Explore & More give children with autism and sensory processing needs, their friends and family an opportunity…
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Christmas and Sinatra
12/13
Ellicott Creek Playhouse
$22-$25
Experience the magic of the holidays with Christmas and Sinatra & a spectacular big band Christmas concert featuring the renowned…
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DJ Pauly D
12/13
Electric City
$42-$155
Appearing live in downtown Buffalo at Electric City!
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Girls Night! Christmas
12/13
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Twas A Girls Night Before Christmas: The Musical is coming to Shea’s 710 Theatre next month!
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JoAnn’s Classical Christmas
12/13 – 12/14
Kleinhans Music Hall
Celebrate the holiday season with Vivaldi’s and Piazzolla’s captivating interpretations of winter. BPO concertmaster Nikki Chooi masterfully intertwines these contrasting…
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Polish Tavern Christmas Tour
12/13 – 12/21
$70
In Buffalo’s Polonia (as with Poles all over the world), Christmas is the most anticipated day of the year. Specifically…
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The Damone Jackson Outcome | Cabaret at The Caz
12/13
The Caz
$18
Doors 6:30pm | Show 8pm | 21+Food Service from 6:30pm to 9:30pmFAQs and more details at TheCazBuffalo.comCabaret • Plenty of seats…
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