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.
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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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Food Truck Tuesdays
06/04 – 08/27
Larkin Square
Free
Food Truck Tuesday returns to Larkin Square on Tuesday June 4th and runs through August 27th, 5 PM – 8…
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First Fridays at the AKG
09/01 – 12/06
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
M&T First Fridays at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum are back! From 10am to 8pm, bring your friends and family…
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Big Kahuna Evening Tiki Cruise
05/11 – 09/30
Buffalo Boat Tours
Get your island feel on aboard Big Kahuna, the coolest tiki boat in town! Sip on a refreshing Tiki cocktail…
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Buffalo Infringement Festival 2024
07/25 – 08/04
Allentown District
Every summer, the streets of Buffalo come alive with scores of events by local and visiting theatre and dance companies,…
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Buffalo Irish Festival 2024
07/26 – 07/28
Lakeside Event Lawn
The year’s favorite Irish bash returns to The Outer Harbor, featuring stages of continuous Irish entertainment from the U.S., Canada…
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Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series
05/24 – 09/01
Buffalo RiverWorks
The Buffalo RiverWorks Summer Concert Series lineup is here! Enjoy live, local musicians every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday on The…
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JJ Johnson 100th Birthday with the Buffalo Bone-tet
07/27
PAUSA Art House
The Buffalo Bone-tet will be making their return to Pausa Art House this July! The all-star duo of Western New…
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Queen City Jazz Festival 2024
07/27
Lafayette Square
Please join the Historic Club Musicians Club at the 20th Annual Queen City Jazz Fest! Free to the public. …
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Saturdays at Solé
05/25 – 08/31
Solé at Woodlawn Beach
Saturdays at Solé include live music and fun in the sand. Come on out and enjoy the beach!5/25: The Prime…
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Silo City Reading Series – July 2024
07/27
Silo City – Marine A
$15
Join us for the July 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIESreadings from Michael McGriff & Cindy Juyong Oka musical performance by…
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Sounds and Sails
06/15 – 09/07
Canalside Buffalo
Let the waves of the melody and the gentle breeze of the lake serenade you as family and friends indulge…
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Soundwaves Concert Series
05/31 – 09/28
Buffalo Boat Tours
Set sail into a world of rhythm and melody every Saturday aboard the Harbor Queen with our captivating Soundwaves Concert…
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Taking Back Sunday
07/27
Buffalo RiverWorks
$40
After Dark & 103.3 The Edge Present: Taking Back Sunday with special guests Citizen and Head Automatica
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The Crane Wives w/ Rachel Bobbit
07/27
Buffalo Iron Works
$25 – $30
Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize…
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Tuesday is Country Night at Solé!
05/25 – 08/31
Solé at Woodlawn Beach
Every Tuesday at Solé you can enjoy live country music and fun in the sand. Come out for country tunes…
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Lipsey Summer Jazz at the AKG: J.D. Allen
07/28
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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Queen For A Day Tour
06/26 – 09/15
Lakeward Spirits
$69
Treat yourself to an indulgent experience on Sundays this summer. Enjoy an awesome brunch (Frittata, waffles, bacon, fresh fruit) and…
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South Buffalo Farmers Market
06/02 – 09/29
Cazenovia Park Casino
A weekly farmers market, located in South Buffalo’s Cazenovia Park that features locally produced goods, live music, weekly yoga classes…
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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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Derek Zanetti with Special Guests
07/29
Mohawk Place
$20
After Dark Presents: Derek Zanetti (formerly known as The Homeless Gospel Choir) with special guests Kayleigh Goldsworthy & Drew Thomson
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Family Movie Night at the Central Terminal
07/29
Buffalo Central Terminal
Free
Get ready for an epic evening on July 29th from 6pm to 8pm at Central Terminal Movie Night! We’re thrilled…
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Two Door Cinema Club in Concert
07/29
Artpark
Two Door Cinema Club are a band from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The band formed in 2007 and is composed of…
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Ward Davis – Solo Acoustic
07/29
Rec Room Buffalo
$20
After Dark Presents: Ward Davis with special guest Josh Morningstar
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Bidwell Parkway Summer Concert Series
06/18 – 08/13
Bidwell Parkway & Elmwood Ave.
The 26th annual Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series is heading our way. Starting on June 18, 2024, and…
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