Buffalo Events Calendar

Tue Dec 1

Buffalo Sabres

vs

Edmonton Oilers

Rogers Place

Buffalo Sabres at Edmonton Oilers

8:00 PM

🏒

Tue Dec 1

Live Performances

Rec Room

I AM the Avalanche

7:30 PM

Wed Dec 2

Live Performances

Town Ballroom

Dexter and The Moonrocks (Ages 12 and Over, Minors under 16 must be accompanied by a parent; Government Issued ID Required)

7:00 PM

Wed Dec 2

Live Performances

Buffalo Iron Works

Mihali w/ Stone Throwers

8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Thu Dec 3

Buffalo Sabres

vs

Calgary Flames

Scotiabank Saddledome

Buffalo Sabres at Calgary Flames

8:00 PM

🏒

Fri Dec 4

Buffalo Sabres

vs

Vancouver Canucks

Rogers Arena

Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks

9:00 PM

🏒

Dec 4–5

Arts & Culture $10–$15

UB Katharine Cornell Theatre

MFA Dance Showcase

Dec. 4 - 5 at 7:30 PM

Fri Dec 4

Arts & Culture

Our Lady of Victory National Basilica and Shrine

Handel's MESSIAH: WNY's Holiday Tradition at OLV Basilica

7:30 PM

Dec 4–6

Theater & Stage

Shea's Performing Arts Center

The Nutcracker

Dec 4–5

Live Performances

Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Bears Den

Ring In The Holidays With The Showman Frankie Scinta

8:00 PM

Fri Dec 4

Live Performances

Buffalo Iron Works

The Hip Experience

8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Dec 4–5

Music & Nightlife

Buffalo Riverworks

Snow GLOW Silent Disco at Buffalo RiverWorks

8:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Fri Dec 4

Live Performances

Our Lady of Victory National Basilica and Shrine

Handel’s Messiah at Our Lady of Victory Basilica

7:30 PM

Fri Dec 4

Arts & Culture

Buffalo AKG Art Museum

Squeaky Wheel’s 23rd Animation Fest!

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Sat Dec 5

Community

Knights of Columbus

Christmas Wonderland Craft & Vendor Fair

11:00 - 3:00

Dec 5–24

Theater & Stage

Alleyway Theatre

A Christmas Carol 2026

Sat Dec 5

Workshops & Classes

Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Conifer Wreath Workshop at the Botanical Gardens

9-11:00 AM / 2-4:00 PM

Sat Dec 5

Arts & Culture $10–$20

St. Joseph University Parish

Sleigh the Season

7:30 PM

Sat Dec 5

Community

North Tonawanda Public Library

Friends of NT Library - Holiday Bazaar & Vendor Sale

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat Dec 5

Community

South Buffalo Moose Lodge 1407

South Pole Craft Palooza Craft Event

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Sat Dec 5

Live Performances

Buffalo Iron Works

Tom From Myspace – 2000s Night w/ Dad Vibes

8:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Sun Dec 6

Buffalo Sabres

vs

Seattle Kraken

Climate Pledge Arena

Buffalo Sabres at Seattle Kraken

8:00 PM

🏒

Sun Dec 6

Sports / Recreation

Buffalo Bills

vs

New England Patriots

Gillette Stadium

Buffalo Bills at New England Patriots

4:25 PM

🏈

Sun Dec 6

Arts & Culture

St. Joseph University Parish

Handel's MESSIAH: WNY's Holiday Tradition at St. Joseph University Parish

2:30 PM

Sun Dec 6

Live Performances

St. Joseph University Parish

Handel’s Messiah at St. Joseph University Parish

2:30 PM

Sun Dec 6

Live Performances

Kleinhans Music Hall

Swinging in the Holidays

2:00 PM

Mon Dec 7

Workshops & Classes

Buffalo Zoo

Conservation Conversation: Avian Adventures

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Dec 8–13

Theater & Stage

Shea's Performing Arts Center

The Sound of Music (Touring)

Wed Dec 9

Live Performances

Town Ballroom

Daily Bread (18 and Over, Government Issued ID Required)

8:00 PM

Wed Dec 9

Live Performances

Kleinhans Music Hall

Cody Fry Christmas

7:30 PM