Events Calendar for Buffalo

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 16, 2026

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Wed Sep 16 Live Performances Raq Baby at Electric City — Sep 16, 2026
Electric City

Raq Baby
Wed Sep 16 Live Performances Frank Turner at Town Ballroom — Sep 16, 2026
Town Ballroom

Frank Turner
Wed Sep 16 Sports / Recreation
Rochester Red Wings
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Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons

Rochester Red Wings at Buffalo Bisons

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Thu Sep 17 Workshops & Classes Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Sep 17, 2026
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Terrarium Workshop at the Botanical Gardens
Thu Sep 17 Live Performances Lil Texas at Electric City — Sep 17, 2026
Electric City

Lil Texas
Thu Sep 17 Sports / Recreation
Detroit Lions
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Buffalo Bills
Buffalo Bills

Detroit Lions at Buffalo Bills

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Thu Sep 17 Arts & Culture Community Is Now: Buffalo As Art at The Buffalo History Museum — Sep 17, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Community Is Now: Buffalo As Art
Thu Sep 17 Live Performances Josh Wolf at Helium Comedy Club — Sep 17, 2026
Helium Comedy Club

Josh Wolf
Sep 17–26 Theater & Stage Hair at Shea's 710 Theatre — Sep 17, 2026
Shea's 710 Theatre

Hair
Thu Sep 17 Arts & Culture Book Launch: Enheduanna's Song from the Sands by Ellen Rachlin at Burchfield Penney Art Center — Sep 17, 2026
Burchfield Penney Art Center

Book Launch: Enheduanna's Song from the Sands by Ellen Rachlin
Thu Sep 17 Live Performances Roger Daltrey - A Great Night Out at Artpark — Sep 17, 2026
Artpark

Roger Daltrey - A Great Night Out
Thu Sep 17 Sports / Recreation
Rochester Red Wings
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Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons

Rochester Red Wings at Buffalo Bisons

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Sep 18–Oct 30 Arts & Culture Kurt Treeby I've Got Next at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center — Sep 18, 2026
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center

Kurt Treeby I've Got Next
Fri Sep 18 Live Performances A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at KeyBank Center — Sep 18, 2026
KeyBank Center

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie
Sep 18–20 Music & Nightlife Fairy Tale Double Bill at Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School — Sep 18, 2026
Flickinger Performing Arts Center at Nichols School

Fairy Tale Double Bill
Fri Sep 18 Music & Nightlife The Miles Jaye Experience at Electric City — Sep 18, 2026
Electric City

The Miles Jaye Experience
Fri Sep 18 Arts & Culture Junior History Buffs at The Buffalo History Museum — Sep 18, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Junior History Buffs
Fri Sep 18 Arts & Culture A Rebel Revisited: Movement Variations Inspired by Martha Graham at Torn Space Theatre — Sep 18, 2026
Torn Space Theatre

A Rebel Revisited: Movement Variations Inspired by Martha Graham
Fri Sep 18 Theater & Stage Whitney Cummings at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center — Sep 18, 2026
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Whitney Cummings
Fri Sep 18 Theater & Stage Curtain Up! 2026 Buffalo at Main Street between Tupper & Chippewa — Sep 18, 2026
Main Street between Tupper & Chippewa

Curtain Up! 2026 Buffalo
Fri Sep 18 Sports / Recreation
Rochester Red Wings
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Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons

Rochester Red Wings at Buffalo Bisons

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Sat Sep 19 Community September Falling Leaves Craft & Vendor Fair at Polish Falcons Society of Depew — Sep 19, 2026
Polish Falcons Society of Depew

September Falling Leaves Craft & Vendor Fair
Sat Sep 19 Live Performances Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour at Darien Lake Amphitheater — Sep 19, 2026
Darien Lake Amphitheater

Staind: Break The Cycle 25th Anniversary Tour
Sep 19–20 Arts & Culture 25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games at Niagara County Fairgrounds — Sep 19, 2026
Niagara County Fairgrounds

25th Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival & Highland Games
Sat Sep 19 Community Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk at Canalside Buffalo — Sep 19, 2026
Canalside Buffalo

Buffalo Out of the Darkness Walk
Sat Sep 19 Sports / Recreation Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – Buffalo at Bellevue Fire Hall — Sep 19, 2026
Bellevue Fire Hall

Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk – Buffalo
Sat Sep 19 Community Great Lakes Beach Sweep at Woodlawn Beach State Park — Sep 19, 2026
Woodlawn Beach State Park

Great Lakes Beach Sweep
Sat Sep 19 Community HAMBURG OKTOBERFEST at Memorial Park - Village of Hamburg — Sep 19, 2026
Memorial Park - Village of Hamburg

HAMBURG OKTOBERFEST
Promoted Sat Sep 19 Community Craft & Vendor Sale at St. Peter's United Church of Christ — Sep 19, 2026
St. Peter's United Church of Christ

Craft & Vendor Sale
Sat Sep 19 Sports / Recreation
Rochester Red Wings
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Buffalo Bisons
Buffalo Bisons

Rochester Red Wings at Buffalo Bisons

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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.