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 ExperiencesGary 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…
DetailsStar Wars Night at the Ballpark
05/25
Sahlen’s Sports Park
One of the ballpark’s signature nights is set to return in 2024! Star Wars Night Epsidoe XV, presented by Alfred…
DetailsTotally 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…
DetailsTugboat Annie
05/25
Electric City
Tugboat Annie appearing with Aircraft, Muler, Roger Bryan & The Orphans.
DetailsRockin’ 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…
DetailsBuffalo 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…
DetailsBetsy Carmichael’s Hawaiin Luau Bingo
05/30 – 06/02
Shea’s Smith Theatre
Aloha! It’s Hawaiian nite at the BINGO Palace with Betsy Carmichael’s Hawaiian Luau BINGO. Betsy Carmichael the Big BINGO Kahuna is…
DetailsLos 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…
DetailsMahler’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…
DetailsSpringville 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsBuffalo 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…
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…
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…
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.
DetailsSymphony of Illusions with Michael Grandinetti
06/08
Kleinhans Music Hall
Master illusionist Michael Grandinetti performs jaw-dropping feats of prestidigitation to magical symphonic selections, including favorite works by John Williams, Berlioz,…
DetailsThe Market at Bassett Park
06/09 – 09/08
Bassett Park
Welcome to the Market at Bassett Park! A once-monthly market, returning for it’s FOURTH year in 2024! Set in the…
DetailsBuffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red Sox
06/11 – 06/16
Sahlen Field
Come on out to the ball game downtown as the local Buffalo Bisons take on the Worcester Red Sox during…
DetailsMJ the Musical
06/11 – 06/16
Shea’s Buffalo
The music. The moves. The icon. Now, the unparalleled artistry of the greatest entertainer of all time comes to Buffalo…
DetailsTerminal B Concert Series: Brothers Osborne
06/14
Terminal B Event Center
Fresh off the release of their self-titled, fourth studio album, “Brothers Osborne,” the duo is one of music’s most consistently…
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