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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716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers
09/05
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
716 Celebrates: Stars, Stripes & Signers transforms Buffalo’s waterfront into a full two-day patriotic festival experience honoring America’s 250th Anniversary.…
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Water Lantern Festival
09/05
Delaware Park
The Water Lantern Festival is an event where people decorate their own floating lanterns with messages of hope, love, dreams,…
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5th Annual Mafia Boat Parade
09/06
Buffalo RiverWorks
The annual boat parade, in support of the Buffalo Bills season and local charities, is the first of its kind…
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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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Buffalo Bills vs. Detroit Lions – Home Opener at New Highmark Stadium
09/17
Highmark Stadium
The Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions square off in Week 2 of the 2026 NFL season on Thursday, September 17,…
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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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Doors Open Buffalo
09/26
Buffalo Visitor Center
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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Fall Fest at Canalside
09/26
Canalside Buffalo
Don’t miss out on this spooky and festive FREE day of family fun! Vendors: Barb’s Book Buddies Buffalo History Museum Frost Bakery…
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Fall Fest!
09/26
Como Lake Park
Save the Date! Our annual Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry Fall Fest will be held on Saturday, September 26…
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Aries Spears
09/03
Helium Comedy Club
A true comedic heavyweight, “MADtv” standout Aries Spears always comes loaded with the best impressions in the game and a…
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Bad Habit Band
09/03
Buffalo Olde Brewery
Bad Habit Band tears through classic rock, country, R&B, and funk in one non-stop high-energy set. A Western New York…
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Braxton Keith
09/03
Electric City
Braxton Keith is an emerging country music artist known for his heartfelt songwriting and dynamic vocal performances. With a unique…
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Buffalo Bisons vs Worcester Red Sox 9/3
09/03
Sahlen Field
The absolute best value of the week. Join us for a Family Value Night, presented by AAA Insurance, with ALL…
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Buffalo Bungalows Walking Tour
09/03
Colvin & Tillinghast
In the first decade of the twentieth century, the bungalow or Craftsman style & characterized by sheltered porches, sturdy wood…
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Elmwood Village Victorians Neighborhood 6PM Walking Tour
09/03
Elmwood Avenue & Bryant Street
Exploring the streets of the Elmwood Village, we will see a varied assortment of architectural styles and details. Developed along…
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Happy Hour Downtown Tour: Stories of Pints, Power, & People
09/03
Big Ditch Brewing Company
How Light, Ideas, and Community Built a City Why is Buffalo called a Lit City? And also the City of…
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Masters of American Architecture: Downtown Walking Tour 11am
09/03
Hotel At The Lafayette
At the turn of the twentieth century, Buffalo had grown to become the eighth largest city in America. The wealth…
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NERDS GONE WILD Trio LIVE at RationAles
09/03
Ration Ales
NERDS GONE WILD Trio LIVE at RationAles for Music on Main Season Finale! NERDS GONE WILD performs a NERDS GONE…
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Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself – Art Exhibit
09/03
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
Presented jointly with the Buffalo AKG Art Museum, Natvar Bhavsar: Free Yourself surveys fifty years of the artist’s expressive abstractions, inviting viewers…
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Old First Ward Walking Tour: Irish Immigrants Make an Impact 3PM
09/03
Mutual Riverfront Park
Join us for a walking tour of one of the oldest neighborhoods in Buffalo! The First Ward is the neighborhood…
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One Way Terror
09/03
duende at Silo City
O.W.T. is a manic blend of punk, thrash, and raw energy that will tear you apart!
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Open Mic: Music Night
09/03
Buffalo Comedy Collective
Join us for our very first Open Mic Music Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or trying the stage for…
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Photon w/ Special Guests
09/03
Buffalo Iron Works
Photon plays compositions of keyboardist Jimmy Dunstan, augmented by the rhythm section of Dan Africano on Bass, Tim Wendel on…
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