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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MFA Dance Showcase
12/04
Katharine Cornell Theatre
The MFA Dance Showcase offers a peek into the creative process of dancemaking, featuring works in various stages of completion…
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Snow GLOW Silent Disco at Buffalo RiverWorks
12/04
Buffalo RiverWorks
A winter GLOW party where everything glows, including you. Buffalo RiverWorks turns into a blacklight snow globe for Snow GLOW…
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The Nutcracker
12/04
Shea’s Buffalo
The Nutcracker is an iconic 1892 two-act classical ballet composed by Pyotr Iiyich Tchaikovsky. Originally choreographed by Marius Petipa and…
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A Christmas Carol
12/05
Alleyway Theatre
Dickens’ classic holiday tale brings all of the joy this season. Theatre maker Daniel F. Lendzian adapts Charles Dickens’ classic…
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Aqueous 2 Night Pass
12/05
Town Ballroom
Aqueous is an American groove-rock band formed in 2006 in Buffalo, NY. The group is well-known in the music festival…
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Morgan Page
12/05
Electric City
Morgan Page is a renowned American DJ and music producer, celebrated for his innovative approach to electronic dance music. With…
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Queen City Market
12/05
Seneca One
The Queen City Market is a curated one day, one-stop-shopping event showcasing an exceptional mix of artisan crafters and vintage…
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Separate Ways the Band: The Ultimate Journey Tribute
12/05
Forbes Theater
Get ready for a night of iconic arena rock with Separate Ways the Band – The Ultimate Journey Tribute at…
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103.3 The Edge Bills Away Game Party: Bills vs. Patriots
12/06
Electric City
Bills fans, this is home base on the road. Join 103.3 The Edge for WNY’s BIGGEST Bills Watch Parties, live…
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Swinging in the Holidays
12/06
Kleinhans Music Hall
Jazz at Kleinhans proudly continues a new holiday tradition with the 2nd Annual Jazz at Kleinhans Christmas Celebration Swinging in the…
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Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures
12/07
Buffalo Zoo
Join us for a special lecture with Dr. Kurt Volle in the Children’s Resource Center focused on bird conservation close to home…
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The Sound of Music
12/08
Shea’s Buffalo
For 65 years, THE SOUND OF MUSIC has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score,…
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Daily Bread
12/09
Town Ballroom
MNM Presents Daily Bread Vanishing Point Tour with special guests Steller, Motifv Repping from Atlanta, Daily Bread (the sonic vision…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers
12/10
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Edmonton Oilers at the Keybank Center December 10, 2026, at 7:00PM
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – THURSDAY SHOW
12/10
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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Maestro Andrea Bocelli
12/11
KeyBank Center
Maestro Andrea Bocelli is a world-famous Italian tenor who is widely considered the most successful classical artist of all time.…
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Swing into the Holidays feat. Caity Gyorgy and Christian Wiggs
12/11
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
‘Tis the season to be swinging as we take a trip down memory lane with an evening full of your…
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – FRIDAY SHOW
12/11
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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Buffalo Extreme vs Vermont Coyotes
12/12
XGEN Elite Sports Complex
The Buffalo eXtreme is a basketball team based in Buffalo, New York. The team competes in the American Basketball Association (ABA)…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks
12/12
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Anaheim Ducks at the Keybank Center December 12, 2026, at 7:00PM
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The Charlie Brown Trio – “Charlie Brown is in Town” – SATURDAY SHOW
12/12
PAUSA Art House
Every year, this show sells out, all three nights, so don’t wait to get your tickets. Celebrate the timeless music…
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Ugly Sweater Silent Disco
12/12
Forbes Theater
Get ready to rock your ugliest sweater and dance the night away with a festive Silent Disco! Turn up the…
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VIPigeon Pre-Show Workshop (Grades K-3)
12/12
Theatre of Youth (TOY)
Become a Very Important Pigeon before the curtain rises! Young theatre fans will step into the world of The Pigeon…
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Buffalo Sabres vs Calgary Flames
12/15
KeyBank Center
The Buffalo Sabres are set to host the Calgary Flames at the Keybank Center December 15, 2026, at 7:00PM
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