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 ExperiencesBuffalo Pride Festival
06/02
Canalside Buffalo
This is the main event! No other event in WNY touches such a varied and large demographic cross-section of residents…
DetailsBuffalo Pride Parade
06/02
Elmwood Avenue & Forest Ave.
The Pride Parade is back! So, grab your most fabulous attire and get ready for a celebration unlike any other.…
DetailsKevin James
06/02
Shea’s Buffalo
Kevin James began his career as a stand-up on the Long Island comedy scene. After being discovered at the 1996…
DetailsSouth 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…
DetailsThe Conor Johnor Jam
06/02
Wings Meeting Place
$80
This ticketed music festival includes a day of food, beer and wine along with five bands playing music from 1pm-8pm,…
DetailsThe Famous Sunday in the Cemetery Walking Tour
06/02 – 07/28
Forest Lawn Cemetery
$25
Join our expert tour guides on this immersive, theatrical walking tour to learn about the cemetery’s history, art and architecture,…
DetailsAlden Farmers Market
06/03 – 09/30
Alden Town Park
The Alden Farmers Market is moving it’s location to the Alden Town Park and will now be held on Monday…
DetailsClassic Vinyl Live Series with Jeff Miers
06/03 – 09/09
Sportsmen’s Tavern
From Jeff Miers:This series features a rotating series of musical guests joining me for a live discussion of their album,…
DetailsFirst Monday Jazz Jam
02/05 – 12/02
The Gypsy Parlor
Monthly on every first Monday, join Becky Davis for our monthly jazz jam. Bring your instruments or vocals and jam…
DetailsSalsa in the Park
06/03 – 07/08
Delaware Park Rose Garden
$15
Join us for the 11th Annual Salsa in the Park, a special Latin dance summer event, coveted by dance fans and…
DetailsAn Acoustic Evening with John Hiatt
06/04
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seton Room
A master lyricist and satirical storyteller, John Hiatt delivers songs filled with tales of redemption, relationships and surrendering on his…
DetailsWhiskey on the Water
06/04 – 09/24
Buffalo Boat Tours
Delve into our wonderful selection of featured whiskeys from our local distributor. You may discover a new favorite spirit aboard…
DetailsFree Community Nights! | Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
01/03 – 12/04
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday of every month!5-8pm sponsored by Assemblyman Pat Burke
Enjoy free admission to the Botanical Gardens on the first Wednesday evening of each month in 2024. Each date will…
DetailsLive at Larkin Music Series
06/05 – 08/28
Larkin Square
Free
KeyBank Live at Larkin Wednesday evening concerts are the signature night for music in Larkinville This season brings a fun…
DetailsAndrew Nixon, Ed Croft, Joe Goretti: Outside Agitators
06/06
PAUSA Art House
In winter 2021, seemingly out of nowhere, pianist and composer Andrew Nixon brought a ray of sunlight to those fortunate…
DetailsDowntown Country Market
06/06 – 10/24
Main Street Buffalo
Free
For office workers, residents & visitors of Downtown, the Market is the perfect place to pick-up fresh produce, purchase baked…
DetailsFirst Friday Wine Class @ Freedom Run Winery
05/03 – 12/06
Freedom Run Winery
$35
Learn about wine from our incredible winemaking team, Ryan Sidoti and Kurt Guba. Wine Club members save $10! Join the Wine…
DetailsHot Club of Buffalo
06/07
PAUSA Art House
The Hot Club of Buffalo is a 4-piece gypsy jazz band from Buffalo, NY. The group adds some modern twists…
DetailsThe Producers
06/07 – 06/23
Lancaster Opera House
Bialystock and Bloom! Those names should strike terror and hysteria in anyone familiar with Mel Brooks’ classic cult comedy film.…
DetailsAllentown Art Festival
06/08 – 06/09
Allentown Historic Preservation District
Free
The Allentown Art Festival takes place in the Allentown Historic Preservation District of Buffalo. Tens of thousands of art patrons…
DetailsAssembly House 150 Tours
04/06 – 11/09
Assembly House 150
$10
Join us for the return of the Assembly House 150 tours. Assembly House is an immersive artwork by Dennis Maher…
DetailsEast Aurora Music Fest
06/08
Numerous venues
Join us at 15 venues, with 50 bands, 100 hours of music, 250 musicians, food trucks and more as we…
DetailsHARDY: Quit!! Tour
06/08
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Hardy comes to the outdoor Darien Lake Amphitheater with their Quit!! Tour. Also appearing, Kip Moore and Travis Denning.
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