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.
Things to Do Today in Buffalo
In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
More ExperiencesBuffalo Signature Events
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!
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Refillable Sketchbook
11/21
Western New York Book Arts Center
Hands-on refillable sketchbook art class in the Book Arts studio! Make a sturdy travel journal that you can refill with…
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Shea’s Winter Wonderland
11/21
Shea’s Buffalo
Shea’s Winter Wonderland Returns! Join us on Saturday, November 21, from noon to 3 PM for festive performances, photos…
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Shrek Drag Brunch
11/21
Helium Comedy Club
Get ready to venture far, far away for a fabulously filthy Shrek Drag Brunch! Expect ogre-sized performances, fairytale realness, and…
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Still Rock ‘n’ Roll: Billy Joel Tribute
11/21
Lancaster Opera House
Still Rock’n Roll is a high-octane, “Main Event” tribute to the Piano Man, starring the incomparable Leo Frantz. Known throughout…
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THE PIGEON GETS A BIG TIME HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA
11/21 – 12/19
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Rolling World PremiereBased on Books and Characters by Mo WillemsScript and Lyrics by Mo Willems and Adam TobinMusic by Deborah…
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The “Let’s Explore Elmwood” Frolic Tour
11/21 – 12/05
Forty Thieves
Discover the vibrant pulse of Buffalo on this guided food, drink, shopping and walking tour of Buffalo’s Elmwood Village while…
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The Hot Club of Buffalo
11/21
PAUSA Art House
The Hot Club of Buffalo is a 4-piece World and Gypsy Jazz band and 7-time winner of Jazz Buffalo’s, “Best…
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The Smuggler
11/21 – 12/19
Road Less Traveled Productions
By Ronán Noone Directed by John Hurley Starring Jeremy Kreuzer November 21 – December 19 Taking place in the Road…
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The Wailin’ Jennys
11/21
Center for the Arts
The Wailin’ Jennys are Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse; three distinct voices that together make an achingly perfect…
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Williamsville Village Walking Tour
11/21
Island Park
Join us on this walking tour of history-rich Williamsville! Originally established as William’s Mills, this tour includes one of the…
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Becky Davis
11/22
duende at Silo City
Becky Davis is a prominent local jazz vocalist and digital creator. See her live at duende!
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Bills vs Dolphins – AFC East, Week 11 Watch Party
11/22
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Division football at home. Bills host the Dolphins in a Week 11 AFC East matchup, the kind of game worth…
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Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
11/22
Highmark Stadium
The next game between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 1pm at…
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Eilen Jewell
11/22
Sportsmen’s Tavern
Twenty years of touring. Twenty years on the road. “My own weariness amazes me,” as Bob Dylan sings to his…
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The Nick Moss Band ft. Dennis Gruenling
11/22
The Caz
A night of straight-up, hard-hitting Chicago blues. Guitarist Nick Moss brings his deep connection to the Chicago blues tradition, joined…
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You are the ceremony. This is the ritual. – Art Exhibit
11/22 – 03/28
Burchfield Penney Art Center
You Are The Ceremony, This Is The Ritual examines a twelve-year exploration of site-based performance at Silo City, a sprawling…
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Discover Allentown
11/23 – 11/28
Allentown Neighborhood
This holiday season, we’re celebrating the local storefronts and restaurants that make our neighborhood special! Take the week to shop,…
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Shea’s Historic Tours
11/23 – 12/28
Shea’s Buffalo
Shea’s Buffalo Theatre opened in 1926 as a movie house, offering “an acre of seats” built by built by Chicago…
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Karaoke Night!
11/24 – 05/11
Road Less Traveled Productions
Ages 21+ No singing talent required, just the willingness to have a great time! Once a month, we turn our…
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Kelli Baker Band
11/24
The Caz
As seen with ZZ TOP + GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS, September 2026WHO THE HELL IS KELLI BAKER? Originally from…
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Rival Sons – Domestic Bliss Tour
11/24
Town Ballroom
Funtime Presents Rival Sons Domestic Bliss Tour with The Blue Stones The Velveteers Rival Sons Domestic Bliss Tour VIP Package One…
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Thanksgiving Drag Bingo
11/24
Jack Rabbit
THANKSGIVING DRAG BINGO IS BACK, THIS TIME WITH THORGY THOR! We had SO much fun last year, we had to…
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WORKSHOP | Holiday Table Centerpiece with Creekside Flowers
11/24
Her Kitchen
As the holiday season approaches, bring a little natural beauty to your table. Join us in HER Kitchen with Lacy…
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