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

Buffalo rocks and you can, too!

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Pausa Art House

The perfect place for your next night out.

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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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South Buffalo Porchfest

07/11

Assorted locations in South Buffalo

South Buffalo Porchfest is a music festival that takes advantage of the ‘stages’ all over our neighborhood. Musicians set up…

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Susan Lewis-Friedman Debuts at PAUSA with the Jay / Sharptet

07/11

PAUSA Art House

Susan Lewis-Friedman brings music to life in a way that feels both deeply personal and shared. Since arriving in Buffalo…

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103.3 The Edge Presents: The Strumbellas

07/12

Electric City

The Strumbellas are a Canadian rock band from Lindsay, Ontario, formed in 2008. Their music has been described as alternative…

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Intro to Balinese Gamelan

07/12

Nusantara Arts Culture Center

Discover Buffalo’s only Balinese gamelan program, completely free! Spend six weeks making music with a community of fellow learners as…

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Lipsey Summer Jazz: Janice Mitchell Quintet

07/12

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Join us for a Lipsey Summer Jazz performance by the Janice Mitchell Quintet! Renowned for her contributions to jazz and…

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Summer of Jazz

07/12

Tappo

Part of JazzBuffalo’s Summer of Jazz Series. A new outdoor concert series that will once again bring the spirit of…

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Vincent James Mastrantonio & Dean Gionis- The Caz Supper Club

07/12

The Caz

Join Vincent James Mastrantonio and Dean Gionis for an intimate evening of exquisite guitar compositions and interpretations at The Caz!…

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Benise: 25 Years of Passion

07/14

Asbury Hall

Emmy Award Winning Spanish Guitar and Dance Spectacular! Benise shattered the mold of Spanish guitar by combining world music and dance &…

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REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND

07/14

The Caz

Don’t miss three time BMA nominee’s, The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world”!This…

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Sun Kil Moon

07/14

Electric City

Sun Kil Moon All The Artists was released on Caldo Verde Records March 28, 2025. The album was recorded in…

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Jim Lauderdale

07/15

Sportsmen’s Tavern

Jim Lauderdale embodies the sound of American roots music for listeners aroundthe world. A 2025 inductee into the Nashville Songwriters…

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Magoo

07/15

Buffalo Iron Works

Magoo is a progressive bluegrass quartet from Denver, Colorado, redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class…

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Sara Elizabeth

07/15

duende at Silo City

At the intersection of grit, quirk, and grace, you find Sara Elizabeth & an indie singer/songwriter with earnest stories to…

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Davey O.

07/16

duende at Silo City

It’s no surprise that Buffalo, NY born and bred songwriter Davey O. has been described by Buffalo News critic Jeff…

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Horse Lords

07/16

Torn Space Theater

In.Sight is a performance series curated by Groupwork exploring immersive, listening-focused events where sound, light, and space are treated as…

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Music in Bloom: The Strictly Hip

07/16

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Martin House

We look forward to welcoming you to our Free Summer Music Series: Music in Bloom, featuring The Strictly Hip. Enjoy…

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Rockabilly Steve and BR3

07/16

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Rockabilly Steve and BR3 bring vintage rock-and-roll energy to Buffalo Olde Brewery. Expect upbeat music, classic vibes, and a night…

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The Matt Michaud Trio Plays Nirvana

07/16

PAUSA Art House

A collision of grunge, improvisation, and reinvention. The Matt Michaud Trio brings a bold new perspective to the music of…

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Big Gigantic

07/17

Electric City

Big Gigantic blends electronic dance music with live instruments to create Big G’s truly unique sound; a sound that is…

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Darrell Scott

07/17

Sportsmen’s Tavern

Darrell Scott is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist widely regarded asone of the most respected voices in contemporary American…

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Decades on the Dance Floor

07/17

Buffalo History Museum

Step into style and sound from across American history! Explore our iconic fashion exhibit featuring centuries of clothing from shoes…

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Golden Era Rave

07/17

Buffalo Iron Works

Golden Era Rave is coming to Buffalo on July 17th for a night of 2010’s EDM Classics! Our live band…

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Grease Pole Festival

07/17

Agustin “Pucho” Olivencia Community Center

The 55th Annual Grease Pole Festival (El Palo Encebao)! This three-day event is Buffalo’s oldest ethnic cultural festival, celebrating the…

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Intimate Connections

07/17

Buffalo Olde Brewery

Friday night feels a little smoother with Intimate Connections providing the soundtrack. Join us for great music and cozy brewery…

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