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.
See all of Buffalo’s signature eventsThings 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!
More Experiences2025 Buffalo Auto Show
01/30 – 02/02
Buffalo Niagara Convention Center
The Buffalo Auto Show is Western New York’s Premier New Vehicle Automotive Event! At the 2025 Auto Show visitors will…
DetailsAccomplice
01/31 – 02/15
Lancaster Opera House
$20-$35
Winner of the Mystery Writers of America’s coveted “Edgar” award and written by Rupert Holmes, Tony® award winner for The…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Nashville Predators
01/31
KeyBank Center
$29+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Nashville Predators at KeyBank Center.
DetailsJason Scheff’s Chicago Nights
01/31
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Join the BPO for an unforgettable evening as Jason Scheff, the former lead singer and bassist of Chicago, takes center…
DetailsReal Estate: More Tour
02/01
Electric City
Appearing live at Electric City! A band for 15 years now, with a half-dozen records to its canny name, Real…
DetailsArt of Jazz 2025: Dena DeRose Trio
02/02
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
DetailsBuffalo Extreme vs. Binghamton Bulldogs
02/02
XGen Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme – professional basketball is back in WNY! After advancing to the national semi-finals in year one, we…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. New Jersey Devils
02/02
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres take on the New Jersey Devils in this home-opener at KeyBank Center.
DetailsGlobal Grooves Concert Series: Machine Dream
02/02
Kleinhans Music Hall – Blue Room
Bold, intimate, and innovative: the accordion duo Machine Dream’s repertoire is an exhilarating mix of cross over world jazz, Prog-Rock,…
DetailsBuffalo Sabres vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
02/04
KeyBank Center
$45+
The Buffalo Sabres host the Columbus Blue Jackets at KeyBank Center.
DetailsHarlem Globetrotters
02/07
KeyBank Center
Get ready for high-flying fun as the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters make their victorious return to KeyBank Center! This is your…
DetailsBuffalo Extreme vs. Bennington Martens
02/08
XGen Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme – professional basketball is back in WNY! After advancing to the national semi-finals in year one, we…
DetailsLauren Mayberry
02/08
Electric City
Mayberry still remembers what it felt like to sit alone in her teenage bedroom, headphones on, listening to artists…
DetailsThe Mighty Maisse
02/08 – 02/22
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Mighty Maisse Written by Bella Poynton Directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale Featuring Lisa Ludwig, Mariangela Mercurio, Maryann Seufert, Andrew Zuccari,…
DetailsForbidden Broadway
02/11 – 02/16
Shea’s 710 Theatre
From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of…
DetailsUB Distinguished Speakers Series – Misty Copeland
02/12
Center for the Arts
$25-$45
49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration EventMisty Copeland is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. In 2015, she…
DetailsBlack Bear Island
02/14 – 03/08
Alleyway Theatre
Following the mysterious death of her estranged childhood sweetheart, Amitra returns home for the first time in sixteen years and…
DetailsSinatra in Love
02/14 – 02/15
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Tony DeSare brings a fresh take on Sinatra’s classics this Valentine’s weekend, from “Night and Day” to “New York, New…
DetailsThe Loved Ones
02/14 – 03/02
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Love, loss, and the true nature of birds.Embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and unexpected connections with the…
DetailsThe Niceties
02/14 – 03/02
Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, begins when Zoe, a black student at a liberal arts college, is called into her…
DetailsOver the Rainbow: Celebrating the 120th Birthday of Harold Arlen
02/16
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Join us on Sunday, February 16 as we pay tribute to one of Buffalo’s most legendary musical icons, Harold Arlen,…
DetailsNext to Normal
02/19 – 03/16
MusicalFare Theatre
$57
In this emotionally charged, Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, a suburban household copes with family secrets, crisis and unpredictability with poignancy,…
DetailsOur Lady of 121st Street
02/20 – 03/23
Road Less Traveled Productions
General: $50-$55Student (Fri/Sat/Sun): $30 Student Thursday: $10 Group rates available for parties of 10+. Military/AAA $5 discount on general tickets.
The Ortiz Funeral Room is in big trouble: The body of beloved community activist and nun Sister Rose has been…
DetailsCody Johnson
02/21
KeyBank Center
Platinum selling artist, and five-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Cody Johnson will be touring the country in support of his new album Leather Deluxe…
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