Countdown to 2026 at Explore & More

Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum 130 Main Street, Buffalo

Ring in 2026 at a kid-friendly hour at Explore & More with special countdowns at 12pm and 3pm presented by Independent Health Foundation! All activities are included with the price of admission. Click here for more information.

Bavarian NYE with Die Haus Band

Hofbräuhaus 190 Scot Street, Buffalo

Celebrate the Bavarian New Year Eve at Hofbräuhaus! Enjoy a show with dinner and ring in the New Year while enjoying Die Haus Band live. Click here for more information.

Midnight at the Statler

Statler Buffalo 107 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo

Step into a night of glamour, music, and unforgettable memories at Midnight at the Statler, Buffalo’s signature New Year’s Eve celebration. From live performances to nonstop entertainment, this is where you’ll want to be to welcome 2026. Click here for full details.

New Year’s Eve With Josh Potter

Helium Comedy Club 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo

Ring in the New Year at Helium Comedy Club with an evening filled with laughter courtesy of Josh Potter! Josh Potter is a stand-up comedian, foot model, and podcaster. Born in Buffalo, Josh got his start on morning radio. Now living in Los Angeles, CA he has not only changed the stigma about shoulder hair, […]

Lotus

Town Ballroom 681 Main Street, Buffalo

Lotus, innovators in blending electronic dance music with the jamband model of improvisation, have captivated audiences with their high-energy, dance-inducing shows and intrepid studio work. Drawing from genres such as psychedelic rock, krautrock, post-rock, disco, and funk, the four-piece band is known for their festival-favorite performances and intriguing songwriting, which seamlessly transitions from high-flying guitar […]

Beebe’s New Year’s Eve

Beebe's at the Gallery 403 Main Street, Buffalo

JazzBuffalo, Beebe’s at the Gallery, and the Brisbane Building invite you to ring in 2026 in classic speakeasy style! This year, they’re turning up the charm with an enhanced speakeasy theme and live music by The Fredtown Stompers, one of Buffalo’s favorite traditional swing and New Orleans-style jazz bands. Put on your dancing shoes and […]

New Year’s Eve at Big Ditch

Big Ditch Brewing Company 55 East Huron Street, Buffalo

Ring in 2026 at Big Ditch Brewing Company’s Downtown Buffalo tap room with craft beer, great food, cocktails, a live DJ, a view of the Electric Tower ball drop and fireworks at midnight! Click here for more information.

Buffalo’s Nerdiest New Years Eve Bash

Hofbräuhaus 190 Scot Street, Buffalo

Grab your suspenders, straighten your bow tie, and fire up your calculator - it’s time to ring in 2026 with Nerds Gone Wild at Hofbräuhaus on Wednesday, December 31st! Click here for more information.

NYE Silent Disco

Buffalo Iron Works 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo

Get ready to dance your way into the New Year at Buffalo Iron Works! Join for an unforgettable Silent Disco experience featuring three electrifying channels of music that you can switch between at any time. Whether you’re vibing to Top 40 & Throwback Hits, grooving to Hip Hop/R&B, or losing yourself in Electronic Dance Music, […]

M&T Bank Presents: Buffalo BallDrop New Year’s Eve Celebration

Downtown Buffalo

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at 10pm, Roosevelt Plaza in Downtown Buffalo will come alive with music and an awesome fireworks display. The 37th Annual City of Buffalo New Year’s Eve Ball Drop and Fireworks Celebration at Iskalo Development's Electric Tower, presented by M&T Bank, is sponsored by Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon and the City of Buffalo, Buffalo […]