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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Book Fair on Old Falls Street
08/03
Old Falls Street, USA
Free
Calling all book lovers! ‘Book’ an afternoon with us on Old Falls Street to enjoy book-related vendors, a coffee cart,…
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Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop
08/03
Artpark
The Buffalo Jazz Composers Workshop is a group of like-minded composers/performers who have cultivated a unique sound through collaborative compositional,…
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Cobblestoned Vibes Festival
08/03
Buffalo’s Historic Cobblestone District
Join us on Saturday, August 3rd, 2024, as Twenty6 Productions proudly presents an electrifying fusion of music, culture, and community…
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The Machine Performs Pink Floyd with the BPO
08/03
Artpark
As part of Artpark’s 50th Anniversary Season, The Machine will perform Pink Floyd favorites with a laser-light spectacular featuring the…
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The Oddities and Curiosities Expo
08/03 – 08/04
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
$10
The Oddities & Curiosities Expo showcases hand selected vendors, dealers, artists and small businesses with all things weird. You’ll find…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz at the AKG: Três Mais
08/04
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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Bflo Bisons vs. Rochester AAA Baseball
08/06 – 08/11
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Rochester Red Wings during this…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Sad Summer Fest
08/06
Outer Harbor – Terminal B
Sad Summer Fest 2024: The 5 year anniversary tour! Back to our roots. All your favorite bands on a single…
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The Queens of R&B – Xscape & SWV
08/06
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Show lineup includes: Xscape, SWV, Mya, Total and 702.
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Erie County Fair 2024
08/07 – 08/18
Fairgrounds in Hamburg
The Erie County Fair, held annually is the largest fair of it’s kind in New York State, and the 3rd…
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Happy Together Tour 2024
08/07
The Buffalo News Grandstand
$39.80-$62.40
2024 will mark the 15th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Kiss of Death Tour 24
08/07
Terminal B Event Center
Ice Nine Kills, and In This Moment appear in concert, along with Avatar and TX2.
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Commensality
08/09 – 08/18
Torn Space Theater
$30
Commensality: (n) a social group that eats together. the practice of eating and drinking at the same table, creates relationships…
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Paul Russell Performs at the Erie County Fair
08/09
Fairgrounds Event Center
Free with fair admission
His upload of a new take on a great dance song has made him a social media sensation, and has…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Primus and Coheed and Cambria
08/09
Terminal B Event Center
Appearing at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor, with special guest Fishbone.
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The Aristocrats
08/09
Electric City
The Aristocrats come to Electric City in Buffalo for 1 show only.
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Backroads Blues Festival
08/10
Artpark – Outdoor Amphitheater
Featuring: Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Bobby Rush & Duane Betts and Palmetto MotelGates at 5:00PM. Show starts at 6:30PM
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Taste of Culture on Old Falls Street
08/10
Old Falls Street, USA
Free
Travel around the world at Old Falls Street’s Taste of Culture! Try food from around the world, music from a…
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Asian Food and Culture Festival
08/11
Canalside Buffalo
Join us for the Fifth Annual Asian Food and Culture Festival, an all-day celebration featuring live performances, cultural exhibits,…
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Gin Blossoms + Toad the Wet Sprocket
08/11
Artpark
Gin Blossoms is an alternative rock band formed in 1987 in Tempe, Arizona. The band rose to prominence following the…
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Heart – Royal Flush Tour
08/11
KeyBank Center
Also appearing, special guest – Cheap Trick.The legendary rock band HEART announced their highly-anticipated return to the road for the…
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Jazz at Richardson: Tony Monaco Tribute to Joey DeFrancesco and Dr. Lonnie Smith
08/11
The Richardson Hotel
On August 11th, we pay special tribute to two Hammond B3 greats, Joey DeFrancesco and Buffalo-born Dr. Lonnie Smith, with…
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Stray Cats
08/13
Artpark
Special guest: The Midnight CowgirlsGates at 4:30PM. Show starts at 6:00PM
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