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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Elmwood Village Farmers Market
05/10 – 11/29
Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway
Free
Enjoy a true rite of summer and visit the Elmwood Bidwell Farmers Market, at the corner of Elmwood Avenue &…
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Mendelssohn’s Italian
05/10 – 05/11
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Under the baton of Fernanda Lastra, this concert opens with Berlioz’s Roman Carnival, a musical depiction of Italy’s festive spirit.…
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Buffalo Porchfest
05/17
Elmwood Village
Free
Buffalo Porchfest is a grassroots music festival that turns porches into stages for local bands and musicians for an afternoon!…
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Art of Jazz 2025: The Emmett Cohen Trio
05/18
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
For more than two decades, the Art of Jazz series has been recognized as one of the premier jazz events…
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Patriotic Pops
05/23 – 05/24
Kleinhans Music Hall
The BPO’s Patriotic Pops concert is an annual Memorial Day weekend tradition that pays tribute to the contributions and sacrifices…
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Peter Hook and the Light
05/23
Electric City
Performing ‘Get Ready’ live and in full plus a selection of Joy Division and New Order’s Greatest Hits
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Bernstein and Copland
05/30 – 05/31
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Join JoAnn Falletta and the BPO for a vibrant celebration of American music, starting with Copland’s El Salón México, a…
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Crocodile Fever
05/30 – 06/15
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Sisterhood, social conflict, 80s anthems, and a chainsaw. Prepare to be plunged into the darkly comic and fiercely captivating world of…
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Beethoven and Strauss
06/06 – 06/07
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The season concludes with a powerful pairing of Beethoven and Strauss, under the skilled direction of JoAnn Falletta. Kenneth Broberg,…
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Crazy For You
06/06 – 06/22
Lancaster Opera House
$25-$45
This throwback musical from the early 90s is reminiscent of the effervescent hits from early Broadway. A zany rich-boy-meets-hometown-girl romantic…
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The Driver Era: Obsession Tour
06/06
Artpark
The band, which consists of brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, aren’t new to the industry by any means. Since their…
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Unspoken Tradition
06/06
West Falls Center for the Arts
Unspoken Tradition – delivering high-energy bluegrass and fresh, original sounds that will have you hooked!
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A Whitman Symphony
06/14
Sts. Peter & Paul Church
A Whitman Symphony A World PremiereAdam Luebke |Sts. Peter & Paul Church, Hamburg Embark on an odyssey through the poetic…
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Bidwell Parkway Summer Concert Series
06/17 – 08/05
Bidwell Parkway & Elmwood Ave.
The 27th annual Picnic in the Parkway Summer Concert Series is heading our way. Starting on June 17, 2025, and…
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Caity Gyorgy
06/21
Kleinhans Music Hall
JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall are excited to present rising star jazz vocalist Caity Gyorgy for an unforgettable evening of…
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Strawberry Moon Festival
06/21
Artpark
The Strawberry Moon Festival is a truly immersive experience for everyone to celebrate the diverse indigenous cultures of North America…
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Lewiston GardenFest
06/22
Center Street Lewiston
Free
Lewiston GardenFest presented by Lewiston Garden Club is set for Saturday, June 22 from 10 am to 5 pm along…
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Back to the Future: The Musical
06/24 – 06/29
Shea’s Buffalo
Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, four WhatsOnStage Awards, including Best New Musical, and the Broadway…
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Buffalo Style Garden Art Sale
06/28 – 06/29
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…
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“Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger and Weirder 2025 Tour
07/11
Darien Lake Amphitheater
Weird Al brings his legendary full-production multimedia comedy rock show back to the concert stage with the BIGGER & WEIRDER…
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Fairy House Festival
07/12
Artpark
Now in its 15th year, Artpark Fairy House Festival welcomes visitor’s of all ages to marvel at fairy house creations…
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Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue: Might Not Make it Home Tour
07/17
Artpark
$25-$49
Special guests: JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk Since 2010, Trombone Shorty has released five chart topping studio albums (his most recent being…
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Experience the Best of Van Halen
07/26
Shea’s 710 Theatre
Featuring Completely Unchained – heard all of the favorite hits: Panama, Hot for Teacher, Jump and more!
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