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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In Buffalo, there’s always something fun and exciting happening. Check out what’s going on today.
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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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Ship N’ Shore
08/20
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Ship N’ Shore is the Buffalo Naval & Military Park’s biggest event of the year! Join us at 5:30 PM…
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Tropical Plants: Watercolor Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
08/20
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Step into a lush, vibrant world of color and creativity with our Tropical Watercolor Wonders class! In this hands-on session,…
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An Evening With Joanne Shaw Taylor
08/21
Electric City
Joanne Shaw Taylor is a dynamic British blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter known for her powerful voice and exceptional guitar…
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Twilight at the Museum
08/21
Buffalo Museum of Science
Twilight at the Museum returns for 2026! These Friday night evenings for all ages offer twilight talks with astronomers, observations…
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Fetty Wap Nostalgia Tour
08/22
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Fetty Wap is bringing his ‘Nostalgia Tour’ to Buffalo this summer. Fetty Wap first rose to fame in 2015…
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Joey Harkum w/ Part Time Genius
08/22
Buffalo Iron Works
For his entire life Joey Harkum has been strumming a guitar and after a decade of touring as the lead…
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Koi Fish Reduction Print: Linocut Workshop
08/22
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Explore the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on Koi Fish Linocut Workshop. Inspired by the flowing forms and symbolism…
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Mic Drop (featuring Musical Improv Jam)
08/22
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Get ready for a fun-filled musical improv adventure with Mic Drop, BCC’s musical improv team! This shortform group will play…
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The Unteachables
08/22
Helium Comedy Club
Known to you as the students who were always the loud kids in the back of the classroom, the Unteachables…
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10th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration
08/23
Silo City
For the past decade, Beau Fleuve has grown from a bold cultural vision into one of theNortheast’s most respected and…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Kerns Avenue Bowling Center
08/24
Kerns Avenue Bowling Center
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Vacation Manor
08/25
Rec Room Buffalo
After Dark Presents- Vacation Manorwith special guest Nolen Durham Doors open 7pm
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Big Daddy Rich Rogenmoser – Hometown Show Run Night 3!
08/26
The Caz
Escape to paradise with Key West favorite Big Daddy Rich Rogenmoser as he brings his laid-back island spirit straight from…
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Black Label Society
08/26
Buffalo RiverWorks
Promoter Line: After Dark Presents Headliner: Black Label Society Support: Zakk Sabbath, Dark Chapel Venue: Buffalo RiverWorks Doors: 6:30pm Show:…
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Koe Wetzel: The Night Champion World Tour
08/26
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Koe Wetzel is bringing The Night Champion World Tour to Buffalo. The concert is part of the Seneca Casinos Outer…
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Country Rising Festival Ft. BigXthaPlug
08/28
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Country Rising Festival brings a new wave of country music to Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B on Friday, August…
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Michael Jackson Birthday Party
08/28
Electric City
Michael Jackson, known as the King of Pop, remains an iconic figure in the music industry, celebrated for his groundbreaking…
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Silent Disco
08/28
Buffalo Iron Works
Round up your crew for a night of beautiful memories with a Silent Disco at Buffalo Iron Works! Get ready…
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Slow Animals w/ Silver Maple
08/29
Buffalo Iron Works
Join us as Slow Animals celebrates 20 years of Arctic Monkeys with “Whichever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m…
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Taco & Tequila Festival
08/29
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Tacos & Tequila Festival is your favorite throwback party where bold flavors, early-2000s hip-hop and R&B, and all-day good vibes collide.…
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Boozy Bookfair at the Botanical Gardens
08/30
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Come enjoy an evening of books, brews, and bubbly at the Botanical Gardens during our fan-favorite Boozy Bookfair! Merit Badge Books,…
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