Buffalo Events Calendar

Buffalo's events calendar covers concerts, festivals, sports, and family-friendly things to do across the city — from Canalside shows and Elmwood Village gallery nights to Bills and Sabres game days. Every listing is added by a real person and updated daily.

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Last updated Sep 30, 2026

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Wed Sep 30 Workshops & Classes Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 1 at The Buffalo History Museum — Sep 30, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 1
Thu Oct 1 Live Performances Bearly Dead at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 1, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Bearly Dead
Thu Oct 1
Buffalo Sabres
vs
Columbus Blue Jackets
Nationwide Arena

Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets

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Oct 1–18 Theater & Stage Bat Boy: The Musical at Shea's Smith Theatre — Oct 1, 2026
Shea's Smith Theatre

Bat Boy: The Musical
Thu Oct 1 Sports / Recreation
Buffalo Sabres
vs
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Men's Basketball
St. Bonaventure University Division I Men's Basketball

Buffalo Sabres at Columbus Blue Jackets

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Thu Oct 1 Arts & Culture WHO WERE (AND ARE) THE ROYCROFTERS? at The Buffalo History Museum — Oct 1, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

WHO WERE (AND ARE) THE ROYCROFTERS?
Fri Oct 2 Live Performances glaive at Electric City — Oct 2, 2026
Electric City

glaive
Oct 2–3 Theater & Stage "Wolf Play" at UB Center for the Arts — Oct 2, 2026
UB Center for the Arts

"Wolf Play"
Fri Oct 2 Live Performances Champagne Drip at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 2, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Champagne Drip
Fri Oct 2 Arts & Culture Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026 at Rochester Contemporary Art Center — Oct 2, 2026
Rochester Contemporary Art Center

Sanctuary: Borders & Belonging in 2026
Promoted Fri Oct 2 Music & Nightlife CABARET FUNDRAISER for First Look Buffalo's 2026-27 Season at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center — Oct 2, 2026
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

CABARET FUNDRAISER for First Look Buffalo's 2026-27 Season
Promoted Oct 2–11 Theater & Stage First Look Buffalo's 2026 NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL at Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center — Oct 2, 2026
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center

First Look Buffalo's 2026 NEW PLAY READING FESTIVAL
Sat Oct 3 Community Halloween & Horror Vendor Market at Polish Falcons Society of Depew — Oct 3, 2026
Polish Falcons Society of Depew

Halloween & Horror Vendor Market
Sat Oct 3 Workshops & Classes Moss Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Oct 3, 2026
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Moss Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Sat Oct 3 Live Performances Dead Again — Type O Negative Tribute w/ Issues (Korn Tribute) at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 3, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Dead Again — Type O Negative Tribute w/ Issues (Korn Tribute)
Sat Oct 3 Live Performances RAISE YOUR HANDS: A Bon Jovi Tribute at Electric City — Oct 3, 2026
Electric City

RAISE YOUR HANDS: A Bon Jovi Tribute
Sat Oct 3
Chicago Blackhawks
vs
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres

Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres

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Sat Oct 3 Workshops & Classes Ride a Motorcycle….FOR FREE!!! at Motorcycle Safety School — Oct 3, 2026
Motorcycle Safety School

Ride a Motorcycle….FOR FREE!!!
Sat Oct 3 Sports / Recreation
Chicago Blackhawks
vs
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres

Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres

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Sat Oct 3 Community Autumnfest at Spruce Meadow Farm — Oct 3, 2026
Spruce Meadow Farm

Autumnfest
Sat Oct 3 Live Performances Sawyer Hill at Rec Room — Oct 3, 2026
Rec Room

Sawyer Hill
Sat Oct 3 Live Performances Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore at Terminal B At The Outer Harbor — Oct 3, 2026
Terminal B At The Outer Harbor

Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore
Sat Oct 3 Live Performances Dead Again at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 3, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Dead Again
Sat Oct 3 Workshops & Classes Reiki Level 1 Certification Class in Buffalo, NY at 4249 Wildwood Drive Buffalo, NY — Oct 3, 2026
4249 Wildwood Drive Buffalo, NY

Reiki Level 1 Certification Class in Buffalo, NY
Oct 3–4 Workshops & Classes Open House at Body & Sol Fitness Studio at Body & Sol — Oct 3, 2026
Body & Sol

Open House at Body & Sol Fitness Studio
Sat Oct 3 Community Save the Tatas! at Salon in the Tower — Oct 3, 2026
Salon in the Tower

Save the Tatas!
Sat Oct 3 Sports / Recreation
Western Michigan Broncos
vs
Buffalo Bulls Football
University at Buffalo Division I Football

Western Michigan Broncos at Buffalo Bulls

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Sun Oct 4 Live Performances Laurie Berkner at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center — Oct 4, 2026
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Laurie Berkner
Sun Oct 4 Community Buffalo Events Marketplace Presents: DayCrawlers Bazaar at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 4, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Buffalo Events Marketplace Presents: DayCrawlers Bazaar
Sun Oct 4 Live Performances Nevertel at Electric City — Oct 4, 2026
Electric City

Nevertel

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about the Buffalo, NY events calendar

What events are happening in Buffalo this week?
The Buffalo events calendar lists concerts, festivals, sports, and community gatherings happening across the city. Visit the "This Week" tab to see everything scheduled over the next seven days, sorted by date.
Is the Buffalo events calendar free to use?
Yes. Browsing the calendar is completely free, with no ads or pay-to-play listings crowding out what's actually happening. Listing your own event is also free.
How do I submit an event to the Buffalo calendar?
Click "Submit" in the events calendar header or visit the event submission page. Fill in your event's title, date, location, and details — submissions are reviewed before going live.
How often is the Buffalo events calendar updated?
The calendar is updated daily as new events are submitted and existing listings are edited. Each event page and the calendar index show a "last updated" date so you know the listings are current.
What's happening in Buffalo this weekend?
The "This Weekend" view filters the full calendar down to events running Friday through Sunday, covering concerts, festivals, sports, and family-friendly activities around the city.
Are there free events in Buffalo?
Yes. The "Free" filter on the events calendar surfaces events that are free to attend, from outdoor concerts to community festivals and neighborhood gatherings.