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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honestav – The Sweet American Boy Tour
09/22
Town Ballroom
Avrey Freeman, known professionally as Honestav is an American musician from Pierce City, Missouri, best known for his 2024, “I’d…
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“All American Are Created Equal”: From Jefferson and Adams to Lincoln to Us
09/23
Buffalo History Museum
What did the Founders mean when they declared that “all men are created equal”? How did Abraham Lincoln redefine that…
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Art Meets Jazz
09/23
Beebe’s at the Gallery
Treat yourself to a uniquely captivating art gallery encounter, complemented by the entertaining sounds of live jazz music. Enjoy an…
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Best of Buffalo Downtown Walking Tour 2pm
09/23
Hotel At The Lafayette
Join us for a downtown walking tour of the best of Buffalo architecture and history! The buildings included on this…
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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse Tour – 11am
09/23
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fontana Boathouse
Join us for a tour of the only rowing boathouse designed by Frank Lloyd Wright! Originally designed by Wright in…
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Hidden Gems of the Delaware District 1PM Walking Tour
09/23
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
Discover beautiful gardens and spectacular homes in a wide variety of architectural styles just off Delaware Avenue. Many of the…
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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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Old First Ward: Industry to Resurgence Walking Tour 3PM
09/23
Resurgence Brewing Company
Ohio Street is one of Buffalo’s main waterfront corridors, running parallel to the Buffalo River on the way to the…
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Ricky Ford Quartet John Coltrane 100th Birthday Celebration
09/23
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
Hallwalls is excited to celebrate the 100th Birthday of one of the most influential saxophonist/composers of the 20th century, John…
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Steminists & Stem Glasses
09/23
Labyrinth Workshop
Join us in celebration of one of our favorite steminist novels hitting the big screen! We have teamed up with…
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The Nighthawks
09/23
Sportsmen’s Tavern
“Established 1972” by The Nighthawks,is an album that represents 50 years of Washington DC’s road warriors going strong. On this…
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UnScripted: Comedy Improv Night
09/23
Road Less Traveled Productions
Join the cast of some of Buffalo’s best improv talents on Wednesday nights as they improvise an entire play, all…
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Ale Trail & More 2026
09/24
The Arc Erie County New York
This 21+ event features a variety of local craft beer, wine, cider, mead, and spirit vendors on The Arc Erie…
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An Evening with Jim Cielencki
09/24
CEPA Gallery
An evening with Jim Cielencki Running the Streets of Buffalo: Mile by Mile How a Photo Project Comes to Life Runner…
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Bad Nerves
09/24
Buffalo Iron Works
Bad Nerves takes over Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, September 24th! Doors open 7pm
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Black Flag
09/24
Electric City
Black Flag is a pioneering punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. Known for their aggressive sound…
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Casual & Pep Love
09/24
Revolver Records Inc.
The Black Magic Tour Featuring Casual of Hieroglyphics, with special guest Pep Love Opening: Neftali Hosted by Brother Nature Doors…
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City on the Hill Walking Tour
09/24
Johnnie B. Wiley Sports Pavilion
Buffalo’s slight rise in elevation east of downtown became the site of many important and iconic civic buildings, as well…
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Constructed Belief – Art Exhibit
09/24
UB CFA Gallery
Four artists Mara Baldwin, Ben Cowan, Nicki Green, and Muhammad Z. Zaman use gesture and repetition to explore how ritual…
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Crystal Marie
09/24
Helium Comedy Club
Crystal Marie is a comedian, actress, and producer, based in Los Angeles. As a stand-up comedian, Crystal performs throughout the…
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Elmwood Village’s Albright Estate Walking Tour
09/24
Elmwood Avenue Spot Coffee
In the heart of the thriving Elmwood Village are treasures and secrets waiting to be rediscovered on this walking tour.…
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Harvest to Market: The Erie Canal’s Food Legacy
09/24
Hofbräuhaus Buffalo
Join us for a tasty experience of the Erie Canal and discover how this remarkable engineering achievement transformed not only…
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Karle Norman: Leather Prayers – Art Exhibit
09/24
UB CFA Gallery
Sculptural hand-stitched leather wall hangings and installation work exploring belief, community, and control through the lens of Norman’s own path…
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