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.
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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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Buffalo Wine Festival
04/05
Choose from 2 sessions at this premier wine tasting event. There will be wineries offering samples to tickle your taste…
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Dog Man: The Musical
04/05
Center for the Arts
Dog Man: The Musical is a hilarious production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of…
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Hubby Jenkins
04/05
West Falls Center for the Arts
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old time American Music.Born and…
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Inspiration Stations
01/25 – 11/22
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Included with admission
On select Saturdays this year, visit the Botanical Gardens for a unique art-making experience. Find inspiration among the lush greenery…
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Orchid Sale
04/05
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Cost varies by size and type
Take home a piece of our beautiful Orchid Exhibit by purchasing your very own orchid from the show! This includes our spectacular…
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Overnight Youth Encampment
04/05 – 06/21
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
$75
Spend the night aboard Buffalo Naval Park’s USS Little Rock! Our overnight youth encampment is a unique adventure for families,…
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Sarah De Vallière Band
04/05
PAUSA Art House
A natural storyteller with a degree in film scoring from Berklee College of Music, De Valliere crafts lush soundscapes for…
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The Traveling Milburys
04/05
Babeville
Hits from The Wilbury’s plus the songs that made each member a rock legend.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston
04/06
KeyBank Center
$43+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Boston Bruins at KeyBank Center.
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Carnival of the Animals
04/06
Kleinhans Music Hall
The BPO presents Carnival of the Animals, a delightful and imaginative concert experience for children and families. Under the baton…
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A Beautiful Noise – The Neil Diamond Musical
04/08 – 04/13
Shea’s Buffalo
THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF A BROOKLYN KID WHO BECAME A CHART-BUSTING, SHOW-STOPPING, AWARD-WINNING AMERICAN ICONCreated in collaboration with Neil…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina
04/08
KeyBank Center
$43+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Carolina Hurricanes at KeyBank Center.
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John Vincent III w/ Murdo Mitchell
04/08
Babeville
After touring his acclaimed, self-released 2019 debut album, Songs From the Valley, John Vincent III was ready for a bit…
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Jupiter Quartet
04/08
Kleinhans Music Hall – Mary Seaton Room
Founded in 2001, this tight-knit ensemble is firmly established as an important voice in the world of chamber music, and…
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Bossman Dlow
04/10
Electric City
Bossman Dlow comes to Electric City in Buffalo. Tickets on sale now!
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Trivia Night – April
04/10
Buffalo History Museum
$10 admission/ $5 for members
Trivia Night04/10/25 @ 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Test your knowledge of our city, pop culture, and beyond at the…
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Charlie Ballantine Trio
04/11
PAUSA Art House
Named as one of the top 200 living guitarists by All About Jazz Magazine, Charlie Ballantine is acclaimed as one…
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Darren Nicholson Band
04/11
West Falls Center for the Arts
Darren Nicholson, who has played mountain music since his youth in Western North Carolina, is a high-caliber musician with substantial…
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Killers of Kill Tony
04/11
Center for the Arts
Regulars and fan favorites from “Kill Tony”, the #1 live podcast in the world, bring their standup show on the…
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Krista Seddon’s Trinity Jazz Series – April
04/11
Trinity Episcopal Church
$30
Join us at Trinity Chapel as we embark on a celebration of the Four Crown Jewels of Buffalo’s Musical Heyday: …
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Marion Meadow, Brian Simpson, and Althea Rene
04/11
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Saxophonist Marion Meadows has become a staple of contemporary jazz, having released more than a dozen groundbreaking albums. He has…
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Nineties by Nature at Santora’s
04/11
Santora’s Pizza Pub & Grill – Williamsville
$10
Join us every Friday night for live music from 8:30-11:30pm!Band: Nineties by Nature 5 Piece Band playing 90s hits and…
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Sibelius Symphony No. 1
04/11 – 04/13
Kleinhans Music Hall
Experience the evocative landscapes of the North as JoAnn Falletta leads the BPO in a concert featuring the vibrant Overture…
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The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
04/11 – 05/03
Alleyway Theatre
“Who killed Roger Ackroyd?” The murder sends shockwaves through the tight-knit community of King’s Abbot, a drowsy village now awash…
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