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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Beethoven’s Ninth
05/11 – 05/12
Kleinhans Music Hall
The BPO and the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus join the international observance of the 200th anniversary of Beethoven’s powerful masterwork that…
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Rodrigo y Gabriela
05/12
Babeville
Grammy Award winning duo Rodrigo y Gabriela grew up on an eclectic mix of classic rock, heavy metal and flamenco,…
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National Geographic Speaker Series: Wild Wolves of Yellowstone with Doug Smith
05/14
Kleinhans Music Hall
National Geographic Explorer and wildlife biologist Doug Smith worked at Yellowstone National Park for nearly three decades, hired to reintroduce…
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The Alarm, Blow Monkeys & Belouis Some – Live Today, Love Tomorrow Tour MMXXIV
05/14
Babeville
LIVE TODAY LOVE TOMORROW TOUR MMXXIV presents a phalanx of British music artists who first came to prominence in North…
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Bad Bad Hats
05/15
$20-$25
The Minneapolis, Minnesota duo Bad Bad Hats are named after a little-known song from “Madeline,” a beloved children’s book series…
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Buffalo Chamber Players at the AKG – May
05/16
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
$40
Experience creative music programs performed by our region’s finest performers in a unique and inspiring setting. The Buffalo Chamber Players…
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Casual Concerts – Stephen Guerra and Ken Luk
05/18
Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo
6-string guitarist Stephen Guerra and 8-string bandolinist Ken Luk play vibrant Brazilian choro, a virtuosic and melodic instrumental music related…
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The Last Waltz Band
05/18
West Falls Center for the Arts
The Last Waltz Band features five Buffalo area musicians – plus a horn section -with ties to The Band playing…
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Smile Empty Soul
05/21
Rec Room Buffalo
After Dark PresentsSmile Empty Soul: The Rhythm Of The War Drum Tourwith special guestsHearts & Hand GrenadesKamenar
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Tommy Emmanuel with Cris Jacobs
05/21
Babeville
The real-time exuberance Tommy Emmanuel brings to every note of every song he plays is palpable and infectious. His fans…
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Hozier – Unreal Unearth Tour 2024
05/22
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Hozier – comes to Darien Lake with the Unreal Unearth Tour 2024. Also appearing: Allison Russell
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The Inspector Cluzo
05/23
Electric City
ROCKFARMERS: DIY Blues Rock Duo 1100 gigs in 65 countries & Organic Prof. Farmers @LOU CASSE FARM. With guests: The…
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Signature Stars and Stripes
05/24 – 05/25
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Stuart Chafetz, conductor Our Memorial Day weekend tradition pays a musical tribute to the men and women of the armed…
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Terminal B Concert Series: Chappell Roan
05/24
Terminal B Event Center
Funtime Presents:Chappell Roan – The Midwest Princess TourMay 24, 2024Terminal B at the Outer HarborDoors at 7 PM
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Gary Clark Jr.
05/25
Artpark – Mainstage Theater
Gary Clark Jr. achieved global impact following his first Grammy Award® in 2014, winning Best Traditional R&B Performance for the track…
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Totally Buffalo Festival 2024
05/25 – 05/26
Buffalo RiverWorks
Celebrate Buffalo and the start of summer!The ORIGINAL shop-local large scale event is back and bigger than ever!Totally Buffalo Festival…
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Tugboat Annie
05/25
Electric City
Tugboat Annie appearing with Aircraft, Muler, Roger Bryan & The Orphans.
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Rockin’ at the Buffalo AKG – Khruangbin – SOLD OUT!
05/28
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
The Buffalo AKG Art Museum announced the return of Rockin’ at the Buffalo AKG with Khruangbin and special guest John…
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Buffalo Riverfest Park Wednesday Night Concert Series
05/29 – 09/04
Buffalo River Fest Park
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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Los Lonely Boys in Concert
05/31
Artpark
Just announced: Los Lonely Boys are coming to the Amphitheater on May 31 with Thee Sinseers & The Altons!Family has…
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Mahler’s Resurrection
06/01 – 06/02
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The colossal season closer features Mahler’s monumental Symphony No. 2, celebrating a fallen hero, his meandering retrospect on life, and…
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Springville Art Crawl
06/01
Main & Mechanic Streets
Free
For one day out of the year, Main Street, Springville becomes an art gallery, with artwork in every business, music…
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The Clapton Tribute Band
06/01
West Falls Center for the Arts
Join us as we welcome back “The Clapton Band” featuring:Doug Yeomans, Pete Holguin, Steve Sadoff and Jim Beishline, playing the…
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