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 Bouncing Souls
09/17
Town Ballroom
The Bouncing Souls are something of a punk rock institution. The band have been consistently churning out their beloved brand…
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Curtain Up! Buffalo
09/18
Buffalo Theatre District
Celebrate at the biggest outdoor party in buffalo on Main street between Tupper & Chippewa! Act I: Cocktail Kickoff…
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The Da Vinci Code
09/18
Road Less Traveled Productions
Directed by David Oliver Starring Chris Avery, Lissette DeJesús-Wrafter, Dave Marciniak, Johnny Barden, David Lundy, Nick Stevens, Russell Holt, Priscilla…
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The Home Team: THE CRUCIBLE OF LIFE II
09/18
Town Ballroom
“THE CRUCIBLE OF LIFE II” is an electrifying, genre-bending pop-punk and R&B-infused heavy pop tour headlined by the Seatle-based band…
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Buffalo Cigar Festival
09/19
The Wings Meeting Place
Spirits · Stogies · Music The 9th annual Buffalo Cigar & Music Festival will be held on September 19th, 2026 from 12…
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Forest Lawn and the Pan American Exposition Walking Tour
09/19
Forest Lawn Cemetery
Enjoy the beauty of Forest Lawn’s natural landscape while learning how many of the cemetery’s permanent residents are connected to…
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Opening Night with Lang Lang
09/19
Kleinhans Music Hall
JoAnn Falletta, conductorLang Lang, piano DUKAS Fanfare from La PériDEBUSSY La MerBEETHOVEN Piano Concerto No. 5, “Emperor” Start your season with an evening that…
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The Great Pumpkin Farm
09/19
The Great Pumpkin Farm
When it comes to fall, there’s no better place to celebrate the season than right here in Western New York.…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Roswell Park Community Outreach Center
09/21
Roswell Park Community Outreach 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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Jet – Down The Moonlight Mile Revue
09/23
Electric City
Originally hailing from Dingley in Melbourne, Australia, Jet quickly conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than 6.5…
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Julia Leahy & Connor Willey: The Locked In Tour
09/23
Helium Comedy Club
The Locked In Tour with Julia Leahy and Connor Willey is a merging of what many are calling “the greatest…
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Phantogram
09/25
Electric City
Phantogram is an acclaimed American music duo, consisting of multi-instrumentalists Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. Known for their unique blend…
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S’Wonderful Gershwin
09/25
Kleinhans Music Hall
Ron Spigelman, conductorAlex McArthur, vocals Gershwin’s music lives at the crossroads of concert hall brilliance and American popular song, instantly…
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Doors Open Buffalo
09/26
Various Locations
About Doors Open Buffalo: Doors Open Buffalo, Explore Buffalo’s signature annual event, is a day of free public access to architecturally…
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Slow Roll Buffalo at Chandler Street Breweries
09/28
Chandler Street Breweries
Slow Roll Buffalo Monday Night Community Rides connect communities through guided rides for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels,…
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Taking Back Sunday
09/29
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
Taking Back Sunday is an American rock band from Amityville, New York, formed by guitarist Eddie Reyes and bassist Jesse…
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Nightmare Wharf
10/02
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
Get ready for a chilling new experience on Buffalo’s waterfront as the Nightmare Wharf makes its debut in October 2026…
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AEG PRESENTS OLE 60: OFF THE GRID TOUR
10/03
Terminal B at the Outer Harbor
The AEG Presents Ole 60: Off The Grid Tour is a 38-date headling music tour by the Kentucky country breakout band…
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Coco Film in Concert
10/03
Kleinhans Music Hall
Experience Coco in the most immersive way possible, with the full film projected overhead while the BPO performs Michael Giacchino’s score live.…
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Dead Again- Type O Negative Tribute w/ Issues (Korn Tribute)
10/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Buffalo the gloom returns. Dead – Again is back at Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, October 3rd, bringing a full night of dark, heavy,…
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