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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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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Polish American Arts Festival
07/24
Cheektowaga Town Park
A weekend celebrating the rich Polish heritage found in Western New York. The Festival will be held at the Cheektowaga…
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Garden Walk Buffalo
07/25
Buffalo, NY
America’s largest garden tour is back! Hundreds of creative and gracious gardeners are looking forward to seeing you again &…
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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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10th Annual Beau Fleuve Music & Arts Celebration
08/23
Silo City
For the past decade, Beau Fleuve has grown from a bold cultural vision into one of theNortheast’s most respected and…
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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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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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Aaron Chen
07/15
Helium Comedy Club
Logie and Melbourne International Comedy Festival award-winning comedian Aaron Chen from Netflix special “Funny Garden” and one of the foremost…
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Bank Stoppers Poetry Night
07/15
I-Bom Social Club
Come unwind. Laugh. Snap your fingers. Meet some good people. Enjoy great poetry, good music, and real conversation without feeling…
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From Observation to Abstraction
07/15
Burchfield Penney Art Center
In this relaxed, exploratory workshop, we’ll use colored pencils to slow down and look closely at the world around us,…
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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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Kleinhans Music Hall Interior Tour
07/15
Kleinhans Music Hall
Get an in-depth look at Buffalo’s world-famous music hall! Explore the interior spaces of Kleinhans Music Hall, a National Historic Landmark designed…
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Live at Larkin with Talking Dead Heads
07/15
Larkin Square
Enjoy live music along with a curated selection of food offerings. Admission and parking are free thanks to presenting sponsor…
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Rooftop Charcuterie Class with Meet & Eat Charcuterie
07/15
Patrick’s Rooftop @ 500 Pearl
Join us on Patrick’s Rooftop for an evening of creativity, cocktails, and stunning city views at our Rooftop Charcuterie 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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$7.16 Day at the Botanical Gardens
07/16
Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens
Celebrate Western New York with $7.16 Admission on July 16 only for #716Day! With more than 125 years of history,…
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716 CommUNITY Day 2026
07/16
Martin Luther King Park
FREE CommUNITY event! Enjoy fun, food and community. Hosted by Trusted Gives in partnership with Dions Dreamers | Presented by…
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Art Gone Wild
07/16
Buffalo Zoo
Art Gone Wild is an annual event that celebrates wildlife through artistic collaboration between animals and local human artists. Event…
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Ben Bankas
07/16
Helium Comedy Club
Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ben Bankas now lives in Austin, TX, where he performs as a regular at the Comedy…
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Buffalo Speaks: Poetry Show
07/16
Buffalo Iron Works
A spoken word show unlike anything Buffalo has seen. Buffalo-based National Poetry Slam representatives, authors, and well-toured performers will be…
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