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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The Lion King
12/18 – 01/05
Shea’s Buffalo
Giraffes strut. Birds swoop. Gazelles leap. The entire Serengeti comes to life as never before. And as the music soars,…
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Sleigh and Play
12/19
Losson Park – Stiglmeier Park
FREE Holiday Event! Join us for some holiday fun at Losson Park! Music, themed crafts, holiday games, meet Santa &…
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Winter Floral Arrangement
12/19
Buffalo Botanical Gardens
$58.50 – $65
Bring the scents and colors of the winter season home with this floral design workshop. Discover how to prep fresh…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
12/20
KeyBank Center
$75+
The Buffalo Sabres take on fierce rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs, at KeyBank Center.
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Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
12/22
Join the fans at Highmark Stadium when the hometown favorite Buffalo Bills take on New England in this regular season…
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Chicago Blackhawks
12/27
KeyBank Center
$48+
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Chicago Blackhawks at KeyBank Center.
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Buffalo Bills vs. New York Jets
12/29
Join the fans at Highmark Stadium when the hometown favorite Buffalo Bills take on the New York Jets in this…
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The Day I Learned to Fly
01/17 – 02/08
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
Synopsis:One day while walking her dog Daisy, 15-year old Hattie was struck by a direct hit from 100 million volts…
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Kevin Hart – Acting My Age Tour 2024
01/24
Shea’s Buffalo
Emmy & Grammy nominated Kevin Hart was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where he launched his career as a…
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Jason Scheff’s Chicago Nights
01/31
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Join the BPO for an unforgettable evening as Jason Scheff, the former lead singer and bassist of Chicago, takes center…
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The Mighty Maisse
02/08 – 02/22
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Mighty Maisse Written by Bella Poynton Directed by Kelli Bocock-Natale Featuring Lisa Ludwig, Mariangela Mercurio, Maryann Seufert, Andrew Zuccari,…
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Forbidden Broadway
02/11 – 02/16
Shea’s 710 Theatre
From Frozen to Phantom to Wicked, this fall-down funny, satirical roast of over 30 Broadway hits features outrageous costumes, silly spoofs of…
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UB Distinguished Speakers Series – Misty Copeland
02/12
Center for the Arts
$25-$45
49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration EventMisty Copeland is a principal dancer with American Ballet Theatre. In 2015, she…
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Sinatra in Love
02/14 – 02/15
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Tony DeSare brings a fresh take on Sinatra’s classics this Valentine’s weekend, from “Night and Day” to “New York, New…
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The Loved Ones
02/14 – 03/02
Irish Classical Theatre Company at Andrews Theatre
Love, loss, and the true nature of birds.Embark on an unforgettable journey of love, loss, and unexpected connections with the…
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The Niceties
02/14 – 03/02
Shea’s Smith Theatre
The Niceties by Eleanor Burgess, begins when Zoe, a black student at a liberal arts college, is called into her…
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Next to Normal
02/19 – 03/16
MusicalFare Theatre
$57
In this emotionally charged, Pulitzer Prize-winning rock musical, a suburban household copes with family secrets, crisis and unpredictability with poignancy,…
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Aerosmith: Peace Out The Farewell Tour
02/25
KeyBank Center
Appearing 1 night only in Buffalo, with The Black Crowes.
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Goodnight, Tyler
02/28 – 03/16
Ujima Theatre
$20-$40
Goodnight, Tyler, by B.J Tindal Tyler, the ghost-love story of Tyler Evans, a dead Black man who wants to be…
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The Hobbit
03/01 – 03/09
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Our unlikely hero, Bilbo Baggins, would much rather be sitting in his cozy Hobbit Hole with a cup of tea…
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Tina Symphonic: The Music of Tina Turner
03/07
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
The BPO honors the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner, in a spectacular tribute concert showcasing her unforgettable hits.…
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UB Distinguished Speakers Series – Damar Hamlin
03/13
Center for the Arts
$35-$55
Damar Hamlin is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He played college football…
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The Informer
03/15 – 03/29
American Repertory Theatre of WNY
The Informer Adaptation of Liam O’Flaherty’s novel Written & Directed by Matthew LaChiusa Featuring Trevor Dugan, Juli Grygier, Anthony Grande,…
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