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.
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!
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Allentown Art Festival
06/10 – 06/11
Art
Free
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Tens of thousands of art patrons…
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Featured Event
The AKG Reopens!
06/15
Art
We are proud to announce that the #BuffaloAKG will open on June 15, 2023. Thanks to our generous patrons and…
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A Color I Can Not See
05/05 – 06/30
Art
Free
The exhibition runs May 5-June 30, featuring the artwork of teaching artists:Lily BoothKyle ButlerSussan GiallombardoOlivia LongMaggie ParksCurated by Kyle Butler…
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Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection
05/12 – 12/31
Art
Brilliance: The Stanford Lipsey Art Glass Collection, is both worldwide in origin and world-class in quality. It features 50 works…
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Buffalo City Hall Tours
06/01 – 12/29
Free
Buffalo City Hall is a masterpiece of Art Deco design that is a symbol of the City of Buffalo. Completed…
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Buffalo Riverfest Park Wednesday Night Concert Series
05/31 – 09/06
Free
This summer concert series is a perfect way to enjoy the waterfront with family and friends. The Old First Ward…
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Clam Jam in the Biergarten
06/07 – 08/30
Free
Clam Jam in the Biergarten comes to Hofbräuhaus Buffalo every Wednesday! Enjoy music in the Biergarten and 12 steamed clams…
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Continuum: A History of Erie County
11/01
Art
Created in coordination with Erie County’s bicentennial celebration, Continuum offers a glimpse into our region’s history a history dating back…
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East Aurora Farmers Market
05/06 – 11/22
Farmers Markets
Free
The East Aurora Farmer’s Market, located in the Aurora Village Shopping Center, has been providing locally grown and produced products…
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Exhibition: Reinventing Reality
02/04 – 06/18
Family Fun
Reinventing Reality explores the science, creativity, and innovation behind one of the fastest evolving technologies, virtual reality, and how it’s…
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Exhibition: The Language Within Us
04/14 – 09/30
Art
The Language Within Us is a collaborative project by painter Muhammad Zaman and photographer Michael Mandolfo. The exhibition explores the…
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Explore Buffalo – Spotlight Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Explore Buffalo’s Spotlight Tour Series explores a different unique building each month. Access provided on the Spotlight Tours is not…
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Explore Buffalo – Walking Tours
05/16 – 09/30
Tours
Join us for a walking tour to discover Buffalo history and architecture! Most walking tours are ninety minutes and one…
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First Wednesday Speaker Series
06/07
History
Join us at the Steel Plant Museum for the First Wednesday Speaker Series. Doors open at 5:30, and presentation begins…
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Freedom Art Walk @ Freedom Run Winery
01/08 – 12/31
Art
$7.00
Begin this self-guided nature walk in the Tasting Room, then set off with a glass or bottle in hand and…
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Groovin’ in the Grove
05/31 – 09/13
$5/cover
The Summer is finally here – Groovin’ in the Grove at Banchetti by Rizzo’s is BACK for the 2023 Season!! …
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H Boone: TRANS/HUMAN!
06/01 – 07/01
TRANS/HUMAN imagines a future where gender is untethered from the body and we are able to transform at will. H…
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Jagged Little Pill
06/06 – 06/11
Music
SOME SHOWS YOU SEE. THIS SHOW YOU FEEL.Joy, love, heartache, strength, wisdom, catharsis, LIFE everything we’ve been waiting to see…
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June Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tours: Geology Rocks!
06/07
Shows & Expos
$30
Holmes! What kind of rock is this? Sedimentary, my dear Watson. Learn why this and other CoRn Y jokes are…
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June in Buffalo
06/06 – 06/11
The UB Music Department is proud to announce the details for the annual, world-renowned composer festival called June in Buffalo,…
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Live at Larkin Music Series
06/07 – 08/30
Food & Drink
Free
KeyBank Live at Larkin Wednesday evening concerts are the signature night for music in Larkinville, featuring at least two bands…
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Photography Days
05/30 – 06/28
$20 per person (ages 3 and up)
Make your reservation today! Bring along your favorite photographer and join us for Photography Days to get the most out of…
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Resilience: A Buffalo Story at CEPA Gallery
05/12 – 07/14
Culture
Resilience: A Buffalo Story by Mustafa Hussain. Over almost three years, Erie County lost over 3,000 people to COVID-19, and…
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The Importance of Being Earnest
06/03 – 06/25
Theater
$23-$52
The Importance of Being Earnest, By Oscar Wilde, runs June 2, 2023 & June 25, 2023 at Irish Classical Theatre…
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