Cheers to THAT! Live
2025-12-27 19:00 (America/New_York) | Third Space Cafe and Entertainment, 777 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203
Cheers to THAT! Live is a monthly variety showcase featuring the bold, the hilarious, and the wildly creative at Third Space Cafe and Entertainment.
Witness dynamic drag performances, laugh-out-loud comedy, and a plethora of music genres with surprise acts on Saturday, December 27th! Each show is a vibrant toast to the power of local artistry and unfiltered expression.
Enjoy a night hosted by the fabulous Mister Mocktail and the enchanting Willa DeWhisp. Come for the talent, stay for the community, and leave with your spirit lifted. Click here for more information.

Bills Viewing Party
2025-12-28 16:00 | Rec Room, 79 West Chippewa Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Experience the Buffalo Bills game day outside the stadium with massive 140-inch video walls, live game sound with special effects, a DJ during commercials, and bottle service for groups of 5 to 50 people.
There’s no cover charge for entry, encouraging accessibility for all fans, though arriving early is recommended to secure ideal spots. Upstairs bar seating is available, providing various options for fans to enjoy the game day atmosphere. Click here to reserve a table.

Driftwood w/ Folkfaces
2025-12-28 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Check out Driftwood with Folkfaces at Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, December 28th!
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Darren Fleet
2025-12-28 20:15 | Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo, 14203, United States
It doesn’t take long to fall in love with the comedic humor of Darren Fleet. Fleet is making waves in the comedy world and if you’re smart, you’ll want to ride this one.
He has performed live with the likes of Rickey Smiley, Karlous Miller, and the cast of “Wild ’N Out” amongst others. Fleet has been performing comedy strong for 5 years now and has graced stages throughout the US. He has performed and headlined at several comedy clubs including The Funny Bone, The Improv, Stardome, Comedy Zone, and Punchline Comedy Lounge, among others.
Fleet has also been fortunate enough to showcase his talents at the BET Awards, Essence Festival, CIAA All-Star Weekend, and Bronner Bros Hair Convention. If comedy isn’t enough to keep him busy, he has decided to throw his hat into the acting arena. Check out “What Behooves Me,” on ICTV. Fleet has built a following of more than 2 million followers on social media alone through his Instagram and Facebook with his humorous rants on various aspects of everyday life.
Darren Fleet makes a stop at Helium Comedy Club on Sunday, December 28th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Countdown to 2026 at Explore & More
2025-12-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, 130 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
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
2025-12-31 16:00 - 19:00 | Hofbräuhaus, 190 Scot Street, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
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.
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Midnight at the Statler
2025-12-31 19:00 | Statler Buffalo, 107 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
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.
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New Year's Eve With Josh Potter
2025-12-31 19:00 | Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo, 14203, United States
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, he has also become a top rising comedian. You can see Josh regularly on the Your Mom’s House podcast with Tom Segura and Christina P.
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Lotus
2025-12-31 20:00 | Town Ballroom, 681 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
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 solos to modular synth workouts, combining tightly composed songs with free-ranging group improvisation.
Catch Lotus at Town Ballroom on Wednesday, December 31st! Click here to purchase tickets.

Beebe's New Year's Eve
2025-12-31 20:00 | Beebe’s at the Gallery, 403 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203
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 step back in time to the golden age of jazz! Enjoy an open bar, small plates throughout the evening by Oralia Catering, and a free champagne toast as you count down to midnight.
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New Year's Eve at Big Ditch
2025-12-31 20:00 | Big Ditch Brewing Company, 55 East Huron Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
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!
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Buffalo’s Nerdiest New Years Eve Bash
2025-12-31 21:00 | Hofbräuhaus, 190 Scot Street, Buffalo, NY, 14204, United States
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!
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NYE Silent Disco
2025-12-31 21:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
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, the choice is yours! Ring in the new year in style and create memories that will last a lifetime!
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M&T Bank Presents: Buffalo BallDrop New Year's Eve Celebration
2025-12-31 22:00 | 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 Place, and the Police Athletic League of Buffalo. Festivities kick off at 10pm on New Year’s Eve at Roosevelt Plaza. DJ Jickster of 97 Rock will serve as the host of the event, which will include live music, from The Strictly Hip and Will Holton, and a large fireworks display.
The Buffalo Ball Drop is an important fundraiser for the Police Athletic League of Buffalo, Inc. The event is produced in partnership with the City of Buffalo, Iskalo Development Corporation.
Special thanks to our sponsor family, who make the event possible including Presenting Sponsor M&T Bank and Entertainment Sponsors, AAA Western and Central New York, Big Ditch Brewing Co., Clementine Gold Group, and Frey Electric Construction Co., Try-It Distributing. Thank you to Fireworks Sponsors, including Avalon Development, Buffalo Auto Show, Mental Health Advocates, Northland Workforce Training Center, Lippes Mathias, Uniland Development, as well as Media Partner, 97 Rock.
Live music will feature Buffalo’s own The Strictly Hip, renowned for their masterful tribute to the music of The Tragically Hip and their sold-out performances across North America. The celebration will culminate at midnight with the ceremonial Ball Drop and a dynamic fireworks display by SkyLighters of WNY, illuminating the Downtown skyline.
“New Year’s Eve in downtown Buffalo is a tradition that brings our community together,” said Mayor Christopher P. Scanlon. “This celebration reflects the spirit of our city — welcoming, vibrant, and full of pride — and we encourage residents and visitors alike to join us as we ring in 2026 together.”
“M&T Bank is proud to continue our longstanding sponsorship of Buffalo’s New Year’s Eve celebration,” said Tracy Woodrow, M&T Bank Chief Administrative Officer and WNY Regional President. “For nearly four decades, the Buffalo Ball Drop has been one of the region’s signature traditions. By drawing thousands of people downtown, the spectacular event not only creates lasting memories but also supports local businesses. Shared experiences like this strengthen connections among neighbors and highlight the energy and spirit that make this gathering such a special way to welcome the new year.”
“Buff alo Place Inc. and our Board of Directors are proud to partner with the City of Buffalo, the Buffalo Police Athletic League, and Iskalo Development to present the 38th Annual Buffalo Ball Drop and Fireworks celebration,” said Michael T. Schmand, Executive Director of Buffalo Place Inc. “Made possible through the generous support of our Presenting Sponsor, M&T Bank, this beloved New Year’s Eve tradition will once again bring our community together in the heart of Downtown Buffalo to welcome 2026 in celebratory fashion.”
“The annual New Year’s Eve Ball Drop brings our community together to celebrate the start of a new year and invest in Buffalo’s youth,” said Nekia Kemp, Executive Director of the Police Athletic League of Buffalo. “We are incredibly grateful to this year’s sponsors for supporting both this event and Buffalo PAL. Their generosity directly impacts the lives of the young people we serve through year-round sports, education, and enrichment programs — offered at no cost to families — in safe recreation spaces across the City of Buffalo.”
“Iskalo Development is excited to host another spectacular New Year’s Eve Ball Drop event at the Electric Tower,” stated Paul B. Iskalo, Founder and President of Iskalo Development Corp. “This joyous annual gathering of residents and visitors is one of our community’s greatest traditions. Each year, we look forward to welcoming fellow Western New Yorkers to Downtown’s Electric District to celebrate our great city and ring in the New Year.”
“Clementine Gold Group is proud to support PAL’s youth winter programming and the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, a celebration that brings people together downtown and rings in a new year with joy, connection, and community spirit,” said Ekua Mends-Aidoo, President of Clementine Gold Group.
“As a long-time sponsor of the Buffalo New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, Frey Electric is proud to support the community we’ve called home for generations,” said James Waddell, Marketing Communications Manager for Frey Electric. Thanks to the continued generosity of event sponsors, proceeds from the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop support the Police Athletic League.
Special thanks to our sponsor family, who make the event possible including Presenting Sponsor M&T Bank and Entertainment Sponsors, AAA Western and Central New York, Big Ditch Brewing Co., Clementine Gold Group, and Frey Electric Construction Co., Try-It Distributing. Thank you to Fireworks Sponsors, including Avalon Development, Buffalo Auto Show, Mental Health Advocates, Northland Workforce Training Center, Lippes Mathias, Uniland Development, as well as Media Partner, 97 Rock.

Photo City Presents: Hip Hop Underground
2026-01-01 16:30 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Photo City Presents: Hip-Hop Underground, a New Years Rager with over 30 of Western New York’s best artists at Buffalo Iron Works on Thursday, January 1st!
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown
2026-01-02 19:30 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
WWE Friday Night SmackDown returns to Buffalo on Friday, January 2nd!
Enjoy a 3-hour smackdown at KeyBank Center with a stacked card. Click here for full details.

Warped Band
2026-01-02 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Remember your first time at Warped Tour? The bands? The heat? Merch tents as far as the eye could see? It was the greatest day of summer every year. Officially endorsed by Warped Tour, The Warped Band brings that energy to a live stage show featuring lighting, video and crowd interaction to bring the nostalgia and energy that was Warped Tour.
Performing songs from artists such as Blink 182, Avril Lavigne, Good Charlotte, Papa Roach, NOFX, Taking Back Sunday, 3Oh!3, Panic At The Disco, Linkin Park, Pierce the Veil, Eminem and many more!
Experience the magic of Warped Tour with Warped Band at Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, January 2nd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Buffalo Bandits vs. Las Vegas Desert Dogs
2026-01-03 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Buffalo Bandits play the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at KeyBank Center on Saturday, January 3rd!
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Uncanny Valley, Dead Orchids, Hundred Plus Club, Shag Queen
2026-01-03 19:00 | Mohawk Place, 47 E Mohawk Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Uncanny Valley is playing their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 3rd at Mohawk Place with Hundred Plus Club, Dead Orchids, and Shag Queen!
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Tom From MySpace – 2000s Night
2026-01-03 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Born from nostalgia, eyeliner, and the glow of a computer screen at 2am, Tom From Myspace is a 2000s emo cover band that revives the soundtrack of your teenage years. With a name paying homage to everyone’s first internet friend, the band embodies the era when status updates were cryptic lyrics, side-swept bangs ruled the scene, and every heartbreak had an acoustic version. Formed by former scene all-stars from Buffalo, Tom From Myspace delivers high-energy live shows packed with the iconic anthems of bands like My Chemical Romance, Taking Back Sunday, Fall Out Boy, Jimmy Eat World, and The Used. Their setlist is a time machine back to the days of Warped Tour summers, neon belts, and Sharpie-covered Converse.
Tom From MySpace takes the stage at Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, January 3rd! Click here to purchase tickets.

Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead
2026-01-04 19:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Ring in the New Year with Pink Talking Fish & Steely Dead’s ultimate tribute fusion at Buffalo Iron Works! Experience the magic of 5 iconic bands, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads, Phish, Grateful Dead & Steely Dan, in one unforgettable night.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks
2026-01-06 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Vancouver Canucks at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, January 6th!
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The Scales: A Tribute to Phish
2026-01-09 20:00 | Buffalo Iron Works, 49 Illinois Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Scales started out as four friends and fellow Phans who one day decided to get together and jam on their favorite songs by their favorite band, just for fun. The Buffalo-based foursome loved the jams so much that they decided to form a band, creating videos on social media and live streaming their smooth, atonal sound, as the world waited out the pandemic from home.
Since then, The Scales have performed all around Western New York, including Buffalo Iron Works, Nietzsche’s, Tralf Music Hall & The Cave, respectfully performing and interpreting the incredible compositions and unpredictable improvisational journeys that anyone can expect to experience at any Phish show. Highlights include an appearance at the 2025 edition of the Borderland Music and Arts Festival, and the April 2025 edition of Classic Vinyl Live with Jeff Miers at Sportsmens’ Tavern, where the band performed Phish’s iconic live album “A Live One” from front to back.
The Scales: A Tribute to Phish takes the stage at Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, January 9th! Click here to purchase tickets.

Artists Talks: Holding Space with Kathleen Sherin & Catherine Schuman Miller
2026-01-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Hunt Art Gallery, 403 Main Street, Suite 105, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
Join at Hunt Art Gallery on Saturday, January 10th as current artists on view, Kathleen Sherin and Catherine Schuman Miller discuss their works in the exhibition, Holding Space. This is the last week to view!
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Closing Reception: Parallel Paths, works by Cindi O’Mara & Ruby Merritt
2026-01-10 10:30 - 14:00 | Beebe’s at the Gallery, 403 Main Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203
Don’t miss the Parallel Paths, works by Cindi O’Mara & Ruby Merritt Closing Reception at Beebe’s at Hunt Art Gallery on Saturday, January 10th!
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Buffalo Wedding Expo
2026-01-10 11:00 | Buffalo Convention Center, Convention Center Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14202, United States
Saturday, January 10th, The Buffalo Convention Center will host the Buffalo Wedding Expo! Vendor viewing will be available from 11am- to 2:30pm and only one member of the wedding couple needs to register – your ticket is a VIP pass for both partners and all your guests. Meet your dream team of local wedding experts, savor sweet bites made for sharing, and fall in love with the latest trends in bridal fashion and enchanting décor. Leave with a curated gift bag full of helpful info – and perhaps a little extra magic with a chance to win some wonderful gifts. For more information, click here or call (716) 898-8193.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
2026-01-12 19:00 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Florida Panthers at KeyBank Center on Monday, January 12th!
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Amanda & Mili’s Last Place Lemonade Stand
2026-01-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Seneca One, One Seneca Drive, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
After finishing dead last in Seneca One’s Fantasy Football League, Amanda Baumler and Mili Brahmabhatt are paying the price by running a lemonade stand in the Teller’s Lobby Bar area on Tuesday, January 13th!
Lemonade will be only $1 and 100% of the proceeds will be going to Ronald McDonald House Charities of WNY.
Roast the losers, drink some lemonade, and support a great cause! Click here to stay in the know.

Queen City Roller Derby 20th Anniversary Season: Pre Season Mashup
2026-01-14 19:00 | Buffalo RiverWorks, 359 Ganson Street, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
It’s Queen City Roller Derby’s 20th Anniversary season and 2026 kicks off with the annual Pre-Season Mashup on Wednesday, January 14th! Very special guest coaches from Empire State Wrestling, Vince Valor and Adam Wacker will be welcomed to the event. Join in the fun at Buffalo RiverWorks and jump into the season with all of the hard hitting derby action you have come to expect at Queen City Roller Derby.
New and returning fans alike can expect to find all of their favorite team and league merchandise, a 50/50 raffle, derby themed drinks, the ever popular Chuck a Duck at half time, and the return of the Crash Couch. Click here for more information.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Philadelphia Flyers
2026-01-14 19:30 | KeyBank Center, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo, NY, 14203, United States
The Buffalo Sabres take on the Philadelphia Flyers at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, January 14th!
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