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 ExperiencesSouthern Junction BBQ Cruise
06/19 – 08/28
Grand Lady Cruises
James Beard Award Nominee, Chef Ryan Fernandez of Southern Junction combines his Texan and Indian backgrounds into a brand new…
DetailsShakespeare in Delaware Park – The Winter’s Tale
06/20 – 07/14
Delaware Park
Free
Shakespeare in Delaware Park is a not-for-profit, professional theatre company dedicated to providing free, high-quality public theatre. A Buffalo summer…
DetailsBonnie Raitt Just Like That tour
06/21
Artpark
$39-69
Gates open at 6:30.Bonnie Raitt, a singer, songwriter and guitarist, is coming to Artpark June 21. Her unique style blends…
DetailsMdou Moctar
06/21
Babeville
Funeral For Justice is the new album by Mdou Moctar. Recorded at the close of two years spent touring the…
DetailsParty on the Portico 2024
06/21 – 08/16
Buffalo History Museum
The Buffalo History Museum’s biggest summer concert series returns! Party on the Portico takes place overlooking beautiful Hoyt Lake on…
DetailsTaste of Country 2024
06/21
Sahlen Field
The concert event of the summer is back with Old Dominion, Jon Pardi, Chris Jansen and American Idol winner Chayce…
DetailsThree Decembers
06/21
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Three Decembers is a poignant opera that tells the story of a dysfunctional family grappling with secrets, lies, and longing…
DetailsBuffalo Bisons vs. Syracuse
06/25 – 06/30
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on the Syracuse Mets during this…
DetailsQueen of the Night: A Musucal Tribute to Whitney Houston
06/25
Tickets start at $50
“Queen of the Night, A Musical Tribute to Whitney Houston” is a stunning celebration of the music and life of…
Details“The Unexpected Inauguration” Double Decker Bus Tour
06/26 – 09/25
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
$35
An assassin’s bullet. An unexpected inauguration. A new age begins right here in Buffalo, NY.This summer, you will have the…
DetailsHaley Reinhart – Off the Ground Tour
06/26
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seton Room
A timeless voice outlasts eras. It feels just as home in the sixties as the TikTok age. Haley Reinhart brandishes…
DetailsThe Arcadian Wild
06/26
Babeville
The Arcadian Wild is a four-piece indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick…
DetailsDispatch: Summer Stops Tour
06/28
Artpark
Formed by Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan while in college in Vermont, DISPATCH have forged their own path outside the…
DetailsManuel Valera Trio
06/28
PAUSA Art House
“He leaves no doubt that he’s destined to play a role in the future of jazz. Valera shows a keen…
DetailsBuffalo Style Garden Art Sale
06/29 – 06/30
Buffalo Botanical Gardens – Front Lawn
No garden is complete without art. Need something unique and/or handmade to complete your garden? Visit more than 50 vendors…
DetailsStrawberry Moon Festival
06/29
Artpark
The Strawberry Moon Festival is a truly immersive experience for everyone to celebrate the diverse indigenous cultures of North America…
DetailsTaste of Diversity Festival 2024
06/29
Grant Street
Free
The Taste of Diversity Festival takes place each year on Grant Street, in the heart of Buffalo’s bourgeoning West Side…
DetailsThe Falling and the Rising
06/29 – 06/30
Nichols Flickinger Performing Arts Center
THE FALLING AND THE RISING is a powerful story based on interviews with real service members and Veterans. It follows…
DetailsBuffalo Bisons vs. Rochester Red Wings
07/01 – 07/03
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on Rochester Red Wings during this…
DetailsOrville Peck
07/01
Artpark
Orville Peck is a country recording artist and songwriter known for his deep baritone voice, strong musicianship and songs that…
DetailsIndependence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons
07/03
Buffalo Bisons Baseball
The absolute best WNY summer tradition returns to Sahlen Field. Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd for the 28th Annual…
DetailsThird Eye Blind
07/03
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Third Eye Blind with special guest Yellowcard, comes to the Darien Lake Amphitheater on the Summer Gods Tour 2024. Also…
DetailsJanet Jackson in Concert
07/05
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Janet Jackson comes to the outdoor Darien Lake Amphitheater site with her Together Again Tour. Also appearing, special guest Nelly.
DetailsNorah Jones in Concert
07/06
Artpark
Norah Jones and the Visions Tour come to Artpark with special guest Mavis Staples. Norah Jones emerged on the world stage…
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