Buffalo is Alive with Music

Whatever your favorite genre, every night in Buffalo you can find something cool to listen to—and some nights you can find everything.

 

Buffalo’s musical heritage is dynamic. It’s a story being written one set at a time, as musicians—homegrown or passing through—take the stage in venues you won’t forget. Hear your favorite acts play rooms that’ve been reimagined and reborn, like Asbury Hall, Iron Works, Sportsmen’s Tavern and the Town Ballroom. Even the unexpected spaces are filled with song, from Silo City’s abandoned grain elevators to front porches in the Elmwood Village.

 

Check out our sneaky cool music scene—you’re going to love what you hear here.  Learn more about the Buffalo music scene… explore our venues… and see who’s playing when.

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A Music Lover’s Guide to Buffalo

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Listen Local. Drink Local.

The abundance of opportunities to combine live music and craft beer for an enhanced experience within Buffalo’s footprint makes WNY a first-class region for live entertainment. This series is presented by 42 North Brewing Company.

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The World’s Largest Rubber Duck at Canalside

07/03

Canalside Buffalo

Join us at Canalside for 4th of July weekend as we celebrate the return of the World’s Largest Rubber Duck!…

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Galbini Italian Heritage Festival

07/24

Hertel Avenue – North Buffalo

Benvenuti! Welcome to the Galbani Italian Heritage Festival of Buffalo, New York. Celebrating 50 years! Our festival on Hertel Avenue will take…

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Erie County Fair 2026

08/12

Fairgrounds in Hamburg

The Erie County Fair, held annually, is the largest fair of its kind in New York State, and the 3rd…

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24Th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade

08/15

Buffalo City Hall

Join us for the 24th Annual Puerto Rican and Hispanic Day Parade of WNY in Buffalo NY. We will march…

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National Buffalo Wing Festival

08/29

Sahlen Field

Entering its 25th year, this top event in Buffalo, is recognized as one of the best festivals in the country!…

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Music Is Art Festival 2026

09/12

Buffalo’s Outer Harbor – Terminal B

The Music is Art Festival will return for its 24th year on September 12, 2026. Founded by Goo Goo Dolls…

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Borderland Music and Arts Festival

09/18

Knox Farm State Park

The Borderland Music and Arts Festival celebrates the rich history and renaissance of the region with a 3-day music and…

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6th Annual: Performing With A Purpose Juneteenth Celebration

06/19

Buffalo Iron Works

The energy is back bigger, louder, and more purposeful than ever! Join The Natural Hustle Entertainment at Buffalo Iron Works…

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Bop To The Top Tour

06/19

Town Ballroom

Funtime & MassConcerts BOP TO THE TOP TOUR Celebrating 20 years of Hannah Montana and High School Musical! Join us…

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Captain Tom and the Hooligans

06/19

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Set sail for a great Friday night with Captain Tom and the Hooligans live at Buffalo Olde Brewery. Expect spirited…

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DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

06/19

Terminal B at the Outer Harbor

Dark Star Orchestra is a Grateful Dead tribute band formed in Chicago, Illinois. They serve now as an international touring…

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Horsegirl

06/19

Nietzsche’s

On Friday, June 19th Horsegirl is headin’ to Buffalo with special guests Nine Perfect Lives, right at our humble club! Doors…

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Jefferson Avenue Friday Night Live

06/19

Jefferson Avenue

Music, dance, vendor’s, family-friendly every Friday night through-out the summer Due to construction on Jefferson Ave. and E. Utica there’s…

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Jon Lehning Presents: The Music Of Horace Silver Feat. Dave Schiavone

06/19

PAUSA Art House

Come join us for a night of music giving spotlight to pianist and composer Horace Silver. We will be performing…

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Kat’s Film Fest

06/19

Fitz Books & Waffles

Kat’s Film Fest is a Juneteenth Day celebration with Black art and voices. Come join us for films, poetry, games,…

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Patio Happy Hour at Seneca Buffalo Creek

06/19

Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino

Start your weekend on our patio! Sip, savor, and soak up the sunset with live music, free drink samplings, drink specials…

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Patrick Gallo – How To Be An Artist

06/19

The Caz

ACTOR PATRICK GALLO AND JAZZ PIANIST GEORGE CALDWELL ANNOUNCE AN ENGAGING DIY GUIDE TO HOW TO BE AN ARTIST!   Together, the creative duo,…

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Sqwerv

06/19

The Cave

Sqwerv’s roots run deep in the Denver music scene. Those roots began to take hold as the band started hosting…

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The Book of Mormon

06/19

Shea’s Buffalo

THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®&winning Best Musical, arrives as one of the most celebrated shows of this…

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The EagleZ – An Eagles Tribute Experience

06/19

Mister’s Bar and Lanes

Take it easy and get ready for a night of timeless classics with EagleZ Western New York’s longest-running Eagles tribute…

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The Mood Swingers

06/19

duende at Silo City

Presenting a tasty blend of 20th Century rock-and-roll favorites that you thought you forgot, along with some deep cuts and…

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The Ten Band

06/19

Electric City

Pittsburgh natives The Ten Band perform music from Pearl Jam’s catalogue. Doors open 7pm

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USA vs. Australia Soccer World Cup Watch Party

06/19

Canalside

Canalside will hold three watch parties for Team USA’s group stage World Cup games. The three watch parties will take…

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An Acoustic Evening with Trey Anastasio

06/20

Kleinhans Music Hall

Since 1983, Trey Anastasio has been the guitarist, vocalist, and main composer for the band Phish. Over the past four…

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