Upcoming Events in Buffalo

Updated Nov 8, 2026 · 149 events this month

Upcoming events in Buffalo: the 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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New Hampshire Wildcats Niagara Purple Eagles Women's Basketball
Today · 1:00 PM Upcoming
Vegas Golden Knights Buffalo Sabres
Today · 3:30 PM Upcoming
UMass Lowell River Hawks Canisius Golden Griffins Women's Basketball
Today · 12:00 PM Upcoming
Buffalo Bills Minnesota Vikings
Mon, Nov 9 · 8:15 PM
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Sun Nov 8
Sports / Recreation
Vegas Golden Knights
vs
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres

Vegas Golden Knights at Buffalo Sabres

3:30 PM

🏒

Sun Nov 8
Sports / Recreation
Nickel City Wrestling 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza at St. Teresa Parish Center — Nov 8, 2026
St. Teresa Parish Center

Nickel City Wrestling 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza

4:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
Arts & Culture FREE
19th Annual Japan Culture Day at The Buffalo History Museum — Nov 8, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

19th Annual Japan Culture Day

12:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Sun Nov 8
Live Performances
Alter Bridge - What Lies Within Tour at Buffalo Riverworks — Nov 8, 2026
Buffalo Riverworks

Alter Bridge - What Lies Within Tour

7:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
Live Performances
Nicole Zuraitis Quintet at Kleinhans Music Hall — Nov 8, 2026
Kleinhans Music Hall

Nicole Zuraitis Quintet

3:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
Arts & Culture
Williamsville Art Society Holiday Show at Amherst Center for Senior Citizens — Nov 8, 2026
Amherst Center for Senior Citizens

Williamsville Art Society Holiday Show

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
Live Performances
The Susan Peters Jazz Band at Duende at Silo City — Nov 8, 2026
Duende at Silo City

The Susan Peters Jazz Band

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Sun Nov 8
Sports / Recreation
UMass Lowell River Hawks
vs
Canisius Golden Griffins Women's Basketball
Canisius University Division I Women's Basketball

UMass Lowell River Hawks at Canisius Golden Griffins

12:00 PM

🏀

Sun Nov 8
Sports / Recreation
New Hampshire Wildcats
vs
Niagara Purple Eagles Women's Basketball
Niagara University Division I Women's Basketball

New Hampshire Wildcats at Niagara Purple Eagles

1:00 PM

🏀

Mon Nov 9
Sports / Recreation
Buffalo Bills
vs
Minnesota Vikings
U.S. Bank Stadium

Buffalo Bills at Minnesota Vikings

8:15 PM

🏈

Mon Nov 9
Sports / Recreation
Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions
vs
Buffalo Bulls Men's Basketball
University at Buffalo Division I Men's Basketball

Penn State Schuylkill Nittany Lions at Buffalo Bulls

6:30 PM

🏀

Mon Nov 9
Sports / Recreation
Hiram Terriers
vs
Canisius Golden Griffins Men's Basketball
Canisius University Division I Men's Basketball

Hiram Terriers at Canisius Golden Griffins

6:00 PM

🏀

Tue Nov 10
Workshops & Classes FREE
Memory Cafe - November at The Buffalo History Museum — Nov 10, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Memory Cafe - November

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Nov 10–15
Theater & Stage
The Great Gatsby (Touring) at Shea's Performing Arts Center — Nov 10, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center

The Great Gatsby (Touring)
Nov 10–11
Live Performances
Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle: Borromeo Quartet at University at Buffalo - Slee Hall - Lippes Concert Hall — Nov 10, 2026
University at Buffalo - Slee Hall - Lippes Concert Hall

Slee Beethoven String Quartet Cycle: Borromeo Quartet

7:30 PM
Tue Nov 10
Music & Nightlife
Open Mic hosted by Tom Stahl at Duende at Silo City — Nov 10, 2026
Duende at Silo City

Open Mic hosted by Tom Stahl

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tue Nov 10
Community
Chess @ the Silos at Duende at Silo City — Nov 10, 2026
Duende at Silo City

Chess @ the Silos

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Wed Nov 11
Sports / Recreation
Tampa Bay Lightning
vs
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres

7:00 PM

🏒

Wed Nov 11
Community
Veterans Day at the Botanical Gardens at The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Nov 11, 2026
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Veterans Day at the Botanical Gardens

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed Nov 11
Theater & Stage
Blue October at Riviera Theatre — Nov 11, 2026
Riviera Theatre

Blue October

8:00 PM
Wed Nov 11
Live Performances
Bumpin Uglies: Orange Crush Tour w/ Artikal Sound System at Buffalo Iron Works — Nov 11, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Bumpin Uglies: Orange Crush Tour w/ Artikal Sound System

8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Wed Nov 11
Live Performances
Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen at Kleinhans Music Hall — Nov 11, 2026
Kleinhans Music Hall

Both Sides Now: The Music and Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen

7:30 PM
Wed Nov 11
Music & Nightlife
Taproom Trivia at Duende at Silo City — Nov 11, 2026
Duende at Silo City

Taproom Trivia

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wed Nov 11
Sports / Recreation
Buffalo Bulls Football
vs
Ball State Cardinals
Scheumann Stadium

Buffalo Bulls at Ball State Cardinals

7:30 PM

🏈

Wed Nov 11
Sports / Recreation
Mercyhurst Lakers
vs
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Women's Basketball
St. Bonaventure University Division I Women's Basketball

Mercyhurst Lakers at St. Bonaventure Bonnies

4:30 PM

🏀

Wed Nov 11
Sports / Recreation
Cornell Big Red
vs
St. Bonaventure Bonnies Men's Basketball
St. Bonaventure University Division I Men's Basketball

Cornell Big Red at St. Bonaventure Bonnies

7:00 PM

🏀

Thu Nov 12
Live Performances $27
Moonshine Bandits w/ Big Murph & JJ Lang Band at Buffalo Iron Works — Nov 12, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Moonshine Bandits w/ Big Murph & JJ Lang Band

8:00 PM
Thu Nov 12
Sports / Recreation
Buffalo Sabres
vs
Chicago Blackhawks
United Center

Buffalo Sabres at Chicago Blackhawks

8:00 PM

🏒

Thu Nov 12
Sports / Recreation
Sacramento State Hornets
vs
Buffalo Bulls Women's Basketball
University at Buffalo Division I Women's Basketball

Sacramento State Hornets at Buffalo Bulls

6:00 PM

🏀

Thu Nov 12
Arts & Culture $5–$10
Trivia Night at The Buffalo History Museum — Nov 12, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Trivia Night

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

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.