Buffalo is Alive with Music

Whatever your favorite genre, every night in Buffalo you can find something cool to listen to—and some nights you can find everything.

 

Buffalo’s musical heritage is dynamic. It’s a story being written one set at a time, as musicians—homegrown or passing through—take the stage in venues you won’t forget. Hear your favorite acts play rooms that’ve been reimagined and reborn, like Asbury Hall, Iron Works, Sportsmen’s Tavern and the Town Ballroom. Even the unexpected spaces are filled with song, from Silo City’s abandoned grain elevators to front porches in the Elmwood Village.

 

Check out our sneaky cool music scene—you’re going to love what you hear here.  Learn more about the Buffalo music scene… explore our venues… and see who’s playing when.

buffalo-is-alive-with-music-poster

Play

Iron Works 07-scaled

A Music Lover’s Guide to Buffalo

Buffalo rocks and you can, too!

Read More

hqdefault (6)

Pausa Art House

The perfect place for your next night out.

Play

Listen Local. Drink Local.

The abundance of opportunities to combine live music and craft beer for an enhanced experience within Buffalo’s footprint makes WNY a first-class region for live entertainment. This series is presented by 42 North Brewing Company.

Hear Here LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST

Featured Event

National Buffalo Wing Festival

08/30 – 08/31

Entering its 22nd year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…

Details

Featured Event

Borderland Music and Arts Festival

09/12 – 09/14

Knox Farm State Park

The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…

Details

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…

Details

Blue Monday

08/30 – 12/15

Tacoma Performing Arts Center

Free

Chicago Jack and the Heptones play with weekly Special Guests. Join us in the Grand Room in the lower level…

Details

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…

Details

Music Wednesday’s Under the Breezeway

05/28 – 09/03

Jazzboline Restaurant & Bar

Kick-off to summer.  Cocktail specials and live music outdoors.  A beautiful evening under the breezeway.

Details

The String Cheese Incident

06/18

Artpark Amphitheater

The past three decades have written a story packed full of surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement and huge accomplishments.…

Details

Howard Goldman Vintage Hotel Piano Bar

01/10 – 01/02

Johnny D’s

Each Friday 5-8 pm at the new Johnny D’s inside the Hyatt Hotel in downtown Buffalo. See pianist and crooner…

Details

Taste of Country 2025

06/20

Sahlen Field

The concert event of the summer is back with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, Sara Evans, and rising local band VOYAGR. …

Details

Caity Gyorgy

06/21

Kleinhans Music Hall

$41.50 per person

Join JazzBuffalo and Kleinhans Music Hall for an unforgettable evening of jazz with two-time JUNO Award-winning vocalist Caity Gyorgy! Known…

Details

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…

Details

Gary Clark Jr.

06/24

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…

Details

Samantha Fish: Paper Doll Tour

06/25

Babeville

One of the most electrifying guitarists of her generation, Samantha Fish has consistently captivated audiences with her unparalleled energy, boldness,…

Details

Taste of Diversity Festival 2025

06/28

Grant Street

Free

The Taste of Diversity Festival takes place each year on Grant Street, in the heart of Buffalo’s bourgeoning West Side…

Details

Gypsy Parlour Jazz Jam

03/01 – 12/01

The Gypsy Parlor

Join us on the First Monday of each month at the Gypsy Parlor, Buffalo NY.    

Details

Independence Eve with the Buffalo Bisons

07/03

Buffalo Bisons Baseball

The absolute best WNY summer tradition returns to Sahlen Field. Join us on Wednesday, July 3rd for the 29th Annual…

Details

Rick Springfield – I Want My 80’s Tour

07/05

Artpark Amphitheater

Rick Springfield and the I Want my 80’s Tour, with John Waite, Wang Chung, Paul Young, arrives at Artpark.Over the…

Details

The Psychedelic Furs

07/05

Terminal B Event Center

Appearing Live at the Outer Harbor, with special guest The Mission.

Details

“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…

Details

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…

Details

Chef Darian’s Jamaican Market Festival

07/19

Larkin Square

Free

Chef Darian’s 5th Annual Jamaican Market features music, vendors, a culture tent, crafts, and, of course, some of the best…

Details

Megan Moroney

07/19

Terminal B Event Center

Megan Moroney and the Am I Okay? Tour come to Terminal B at the Outer Harbor.  Also appearing will be…

Details

Shania Twain: Live in Concert

07/19

Darien Lake Amphitheater

Shania Twain appearing live!

Details

Barenaked Ladies

07/26

Terminal B Event Center

Barenaked Ladies brings the Last Summer on Earth Tour to Terminal B on the Buffalo Waterfront.  Also appearing will be…

Details
1 2