Events

Nickel City Comic Con is Buffalo’s ultimate celebration of comics, cosplay, and all things pop culture! Held annually at the Buffalo Convention Center in the heart of Downtown Buffalo, the event spans over 100,000 square feet packed with excitement, creativity, and nonstop entertainment. Click here for tickets and details. Show hours are: Friday, June 26th: 2pm – […]

Sunday, June 28th from 10am to 1pm, Canalside will host the second Annual Children's Book Festival. Click here for details. Highlights: Local author book readings and meet and greets Local bookstore vendors Kids activity zone Explore & More activity table Free welcome bag to first 300 attendees made possible by Dion’s Dreamers Lawn games Event […]

Join Laura Daniels and Classic Hits 104.1 on Sunday, June 28th at 12 noon at Buffalo RiverWorks for Just Us Girls, a shopping and sampling event for women, by women! […]

In the summer of 1986, two Marines face trial for the death of a fellow Marine during an illegal disciplinary action, known as a “Code Red.” Their Navy lawyer, initially […]

Irish Classical Theatre will present the North American Premiere Production or Girl on an Altar by Marina Carr from June 12th through June 28th. Visionary Irish playwright Marina Carr’s Girl on an Altar is a powerful reimagining of the ancient myth of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon, told with raw emotion and lyrical intensity. This gripping play delves into […]

Tuesday, June 30th at 7pm, KeyBank Center welcomes MANILOW: The Last Buffalo Concert. Click here for tickets.

Looking for an affordable family outing this summer? Scene One Cinemas' annual Kids Summer Movie Series returns to Market Arcade Cinema (639 Main Street) with $1 movies every Wednesday at 11am through August 19th! Bring the kids, escape the summer heat, and enjoy a classic movie morning in Downtown Buffalo. This year's lineup features family […]

Looking for a fun way to relax with the family? Bring them down to Canalside on July 1st, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th for Canalside Movie Nights! Starting […]

The 2026 season of the Downtown Country Market opens Thursday, June 4th and runs through October 15th. M&T Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Market’s 44th anniversary season. The […]

Friday, July 3rd, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Sydney Castillo. Click here for tickets. Castillo is a stand-up comedian, actor, producer, and writer. He most recently wrote on HBO’s Game Theory […]

Saturday, July 4th at 2pm, Buffalo Iron Works presents Dylan, Petty & The Dead @ Rich Stadium 40th Anniversary Celebration featuring Eric Carlin's Half Dead. Click here for tickets.

Saturday, July 4th, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Willie Macc. Click here for tickets. Willie Macc is a breakout star from the hit BET show College Hill: Virgin Island who has successfully transitioned from reality TV to a respected comedian and actor. His comedy has been showcased on Don’t Tell Comedy, Netflix is a Joke, Comics […]

The Buffalo Bisons take on the Scranton/Wilkes – Barre Railriders on Tuesday, July 7th at 6:35pm at Sahlen Field. Click here for tickets and details.

Tuesday, July 7th at 7pm, Town Ballroom welcomes Buckcherry with special guests Tim The Truth, and Lovebox. Click here for tickets.

Tuesday, July 7th at 7pm, Asbury Hall at Babeville welcomes Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band. Click here for tickets.

The celebration of Shea’s Buffalo Theatre’s 100th anniversary takes center stage again on Tuesday, July 8th at 7:30pm, when internationally acclaimed organist Richard Hills takes the bench for an unforgettable evening showcasing one of the theatre’s most treasured icons, the mighty Wurlitzer organ. The program will trace a musical timeline of the theatre’s history, spotlighting Great […]

Join the Chippewa Alliance on Wednesday, July 8th at 5:30pm at the VUE Rooftop Lounge at the Curtiss Hotel for a casual Downtown Mixer and connect with fellow business owners, residents, property owners, and community partners who care about the future of Chippewa and Downtown Buffalo. Enjoy complimentary food and drinks courtesy of VUE Rooftop […]

The 2026 season of the Downtown Country Market opens Thursday, June 4th and runs through October 15th. M&T Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Market’s 44th anniversary season. The Market will operate on Thursdays, from 10am to 2pm, along Main Street at Fountain Plaza, between Huron and Chippewa Streets. The Downtown Country Market has […]

Buffalo Place is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary season of Thursday & Main, Downtown Buffalo’s free outdoor summer concert series, returning to Fountain Plaza weekly from June 4th through July 30th (with no event on July 2nd). Presented by M&T Bank, the milestone season will feature a dynamic and diverse lineup of local favorites, […]

Thursday, July 9th at 6pm, Patina 250 will host a Seafood Boil! Guests will enjoy a lively Southern-inspired seafood boil experience - bringing bold flavors, warm hospitality, and a truly memorable evening. Set in a welcoming, communal atmosphere, this event is designed for sharing, connection, and indulgence. Enjoy a thoughtfully curated multi-course dining experience that […]

Thursday, July 9th at 6pm, Rec Room welcomes I Promised The World with special guest Rosasharin and guilt. Click here for tickets.

Thursday, July 9th, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Alex Stein. Click here for tickets. Alex Stein, aka Prime Time #99 and the Pimp on a Blimp, is a viral comedian, YouTuber, and master of political satire known for his fearless, over-the-top trolling that has taken the internet - and city council meetings - by storm all […]

Thursday, July 9th at 8pm, Electric City will host Hejira – A Night of Joni Mitchell. With a deep appreciation for Mitchell’s intricate songwriting and evocative melodies, Hejira brings her iconic catalog to life, captivating audiences with their heartfelt performances. The group’s infectious energy and passion for Joni’s work create an immersive experience that resonates […]

Friday, July 10th, 42N at The Flats in partnership with Sober One Six and Caleb J Goldberg will host a Pride Comedy Showcase at 7pm! Calling all allies, and anyone who desperately needs a night out. Pride Comedy Showcase is back, more queer and louder than ever! Sober 716 bringing a stacked lineup guaranteed to […]

Friday, July 10th, at 8pm, Puppeteers For Fears presents Robopocalypse: The Musical! with Blunderbusst at Buffalo Iron Works. Click here for tickets.

The 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo takes place on July 11 and 12th, along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square. The free-admission event is the nation's largest two-day food festival, featuring over 40 participating local restaurants, food trucks, and wineries. The celebration will take place from 11am-8pm on Saturday, and 11am-7pm on Sunday. Click here for […]

Saturday, July 11th at 6pm, Rec Room invites you to Home By 10 – A Dance Party For Adults Block Party Edition! Buffalo’s hottest ticket is going outside this summer! The original “HOME BY 10” Throwback Dance Party Series for Adults is expanding with two massive summer block parties on the Chip Strip, bringing the […]

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take over KeyBank Center on Saturday, July 11th at 6:30pm and Sunday, July 12th at 1:30 pm. Click here for tickets. Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Liv is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the […]

Buffalo Riverworks will host the 16th Annual Miami Nights All White Affair on Saturday, July 11th at 7pm. Click here for tickets. The 16th Annual Miami Nights All White Affair is one of the region’s biggest summer nightlife experiences. Guests from Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Toronto, Erie, Cleveland and beyond come together dressed in all white […]

Saturday, July 11th at 7pm, Town Ballroom welcomes Chuck Ragan with special guest On The Cinder. Click here for tickets.

The 43rd annual Taste of Buffalo takes place on July 11 and 12th, along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square. The free-admission event is the nation's largest two-day food festival, featuring […]

City Picture Frame Co. will host a Painting Exhibition by artist Dorothy Keller on Sunday, July 12th from 1pm to 4pm.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire will take over KeyBank Center on Saturday, July 11th at 6:30pm and Sunday, July 12th at 1:30 pm. Click here for tickets. Following the success of Glow-N-Fire in 2025, Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Liv is thrilled to continue the momentum into 2026 by introducing an all-new truck to the […]

Sunday, July 12th at 8pm, Asbury Hall at Babeville welcomes Hudson Freeman with special guest bugcatcher. Click here for tickets.

Sunday, July 12th at 8pm, Electric City welcomes The Strumbellas. Click here for tickets.

Pedal off from Shea’s Buffalo Theatre on Monday, July 13th, for a community ride hosted in partnership with Slow Roll Buffalo.  The ride celebrates Buffalo’s theatre scene, including the 100th […]

Join Ciminelli Real Estate at Fountain Plaza on Wednesday, July 15th, from 11am to 1pm for a summer celebration by the reflection pool! Stop by to enjoy a variety of […]

Looking for a fun way to relax with the family? Bring them down to Canalside on July 1st, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th for Canalside Movie Nights! Starting […]

Wednesday, July 15th, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Aaron Chen. Click here for showtimes and tickets. Logie and Melbourne International Comedy Festival award-winning comedian Aaron Chen from Netflix special “Funny Garden” and one of the foremost guys in “Fisk,” “Make That Movie” and “The Dink” is coming to tour the world with his new show, “Technology.” […]

Wednesday, July 15th at 8pm, Buffalo Iron Works welcomes Magoo and their What A Life Tour. Click here for tickets.

The 2026 season of the Downtown Country Market opens Thursday, June 4th and runs through October 15th. M&T Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Market’s 44th anniversary season. The Market will operate on Thursdays, from 10am to 2pm, along Main Street at Fountain Plaza, between Huron and Chippewa Streets. The Downtown Country Market has […]

Tonight’s Thursday & Main event featuring Hollerado and Amateur Hockey Club has been canceled due to continued air-quality concerns related to Canadian wildfire smoke. The safety of our attendees, performers, vendors, volunteers, and staff remains our highest priority. While we are disappointed not to gather Downtown for tonight's performance, weather conditions are creating an unsafe […]

Thursday, July 16th at 6pm, Buffalo Iron Works hosts the Buffalo Speaks: Poetry Show. Click here for tickets.

Friday, July 17th at 8:30pm, Buffalo Iron Works hosts a Golden Era Rave. DJs will be playing iconic tracks all night from the likes of Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Calvin Harris, and more. Relive the glory days of dance music. Click here for tickets.

A collaboration between Buffalo Pro Soccer and the Chippewa Alliance, this joint event features an all-day 5v5 soccer tournament for ages 10 and older, followed by a World Cup third-place match watch party. Teams can register for the Street Soccer Cup here. Get ready to hit the streets with some fast-paced 5v5 soccer action and good vibes […]

Saturday, July 18th, Buffalo Iron Works welcomes Boots 'N Beats at 8:30pm! The first 30 minutes of the night will feature a live country opener playing your favorite hits, followed by a headlining DJ set playing EDM mashups of your favorite country songs. Grab your cowboy hats, your dancing boots, and get ready for a […]

Kids Who Rock: Party Like A Pop Star comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Sunday, July 19th at 12noon! Introducing Kids Who Rock, a new family event series at Buffalo Iron Works designed to bring kids and families together through music, activities, and fun experiences. The series opens with Party Like a Pop Star, an […]

Sunday, July 19th at 3pm, Hofbräuhaus Buffalo will host a viewing of the World Cup Final Game. Click here for details.

Join Helium Comedy Club on Sunday, July 19th at 3pm to watch the World Cup Final! Anyone at the watch party can head over to the box office and get 26% off their ticket to the Funniest Finals at 7pm. If you already have tickets to the Funniest Final, you can get a free drink ticket […]

Sunday, July 19th at 6:00 pm Buffalo Riverworks hosts -Sunset Sundays: The Spirit of JohnLuc. One of the greatest talents of house music, and the King of personality, to have ever come out of theQueen City. Hit the dance floor as his musical brothers step up to deck for a first-time ever 6X back to […]

Sunday, July 19th at 7pm, Rec Room welcomes The Felice Brothers. Click here for tickets.

Sunday, July 19th at 7pm, join Helium Comedy Club for the Final Round of the 2026 Buffalo's Funniest Person Competition! Armed with only their own original material, 100 aspiring comics will throw their hats in the ring to compete for the title of Buffalo's Funniest Person and take home the $3,500 prize. Click here for […]

Sunday, July 19th at 8pm, Asbury Hall welcomes Matt Maeson: Watch My Step Tour w. Joe P. Click here for tickets.

Tuesday, July 21st at 8pm, Electric City welcomes Wax & DJ Hoppa - Highway Hotel Tour. Click here for tickets.

Looking for a fun way to relax with the family? Bring them down to Canalside on July 1st, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th for Canalside Movie Nights! Starting shortly after 6pm, guests will enjoy a movie screening. July 22nd: Hamilton July 29th: Wall-E Food and beverage will be available for service from Resurgence […]

Wednesday, July 22nd at 6pm, Rec Room welcomes Felicity with special guests We Were Blank, Heart For Sale, Blissen. Click here for tickets.

Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm, Patrick’s Rooftop at 500 Pearl will host a Beaded Crystal Suncatcher Workshop. In this workshop, you will learn to craft your very own suncatcher using beads, crystals, and driftwood. An assortment of beads & crystals will be available to choose from. Click here for tickets.

Wednesday, July 22nd at 7pm, join Town Ballroom for An Evening with Greensky Bluegrass. Click here for tickets.

Wednesday, July 22nd Helium Comedy Club welcomes Leyla Ingalls. Click here for tickets. Leyla Ingalls is a born and raised Ohio comedian known for her deceivingly innocent demeanor paired with clever joke writing and absurdist stances. She’s been taking the country by storm. Bringing with her to every city a horrific disease, spreading it like […]

Wednesday, July 22nd at 8pm, Electric City welcomes Passion Pit – The Pretty Penny Tour. Click here for tickets.

The 2026 season of the Downtown Country Market opens Thursday, June 4th and runs through October 15th. M&T Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Market’s 44th anniversary season. The Market will operate on Thursdays, from 10am to 2pm, along Main Street at Fountain Plaza, between Huron and Chippewa Streets. The Downtown Country Market has […]

Buffalo Place is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary season of Thursday & Main, Downtown Buffalo’s free outdoor summer concert series, returning to Fountain Plaza weekly from June 4th through July 30th (with no event on July 2nd). Presented by M&T Bank, the milestone season will feature a dynamic and diverse lineup of local favorites, […]

Thursday, July 23rd, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Sammy Obeid at 7:30pm. Click here for tickets. Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared […]

Friday, July 24th at 5pm, Town Ballroom welcomes the Hatebreed: Summer Slaughter Tour with special guests Incantination, Snuffed On Sight, Balmora and Face Yourself. Click here for tickets.

Friday, July 24th at 6:30pm, 42N at The Flats will host The Pairing Table: Summer 2026. Guest will enjoy an evening where culinary craft, brewing, & wine pairing all come together at the table. Choose your own experience with wine or beer or opt out for a cocktail/mocktail! Local representatives will be on hand from […]

Friday, July 24th at 7pm, Electric City will host Edge Emo Nite. Click here for tickets. The Edge Emo Nite is a vibrant celebration of all things emo, bringing together fans and musicians to relive the nostalgia of the genre. Known for its energetic atmosphere and dedicated community, Emo Nite showcases a mix of classic […]

Turn to Stone: A Tribute to ELO comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Friday, July 24th at 8pm. With sellout crowds across more than 18 states and Canada, Turn to Stone delivers an ever expanding and nostalgic show which pays homage to the expansive catalog of Electric Light Orchestra. Click here for tickets.

Saturday, July 25th at 1pm, at Lafayette Square, the Historic Colored Musicians Club and Jazz Museum will present the 22nd Annual Queen City Jazz Festival. Kahlil Kwame Bell and Special EFX with Chieli Minucci will headline the festival with opening performances from RNSM Band, Gaubaza Band, and Sehrea N’Dayu & The Enchanted Sounds. The event […]

Saturday, July 25th at 3:30pm, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Jason Salmon. Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.” Click here for tickets.

Saturday, July 25th at 7pm, Buffalo Riverworks hosts Shaq’s Bass All Stars. Shaquille O’Neal, one of the most dominant figures in NBA history, has seamlessly transitioned into the electronic music world as DJ DIESEL. Standing at 7’1″ and 325 pounds, his larger-than life presence and passion for bass music have made him a force in […]

Saturday, July 25th at 7pm, Rec Room welcomes Journey to the End: A Tribute to Joker with special guests Heathens, One Way Terror, and Cardboard Homestead. Click here for tickets.

End of the Line: The Allman Brothers Tribute Band comes to Buffalo Iron Works on Saturday, July 25th at 8pm. In 2026, End of the Line will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of what is possibly the greatest and most influential live album in the history of recorded music - The Allman Brothers Band’s ‘At Fillmore […]

Saturday, July 25th at 12am, Buffalo Iron Works welcomes The Afters V.2 (EP Edition) DJ Scafetta with Odin & Pitlord. Click here for tickets.

Explore & More’s Touch A Truck will take place at Canalside on Sunday, July 26th at 10am. The premier event of the summer brings 50+ trucks, construction vehicles, and vendors to the museum’s doorstep for kids to have hands-on experiences for free. Programming from 10am-1pm with noisy time from 1:00pm-1:30pm. Click here for details.

Sunday, July 26th at 4pm, Tappo Restaurant hosts the Summer of Jazz Series featuring Hot Club of Buffalo. Click here for details. A new outdoor concert series that will once again bring the spirit of a European-style outdoor jazz café to Downtown Buffalo. Ellicott Street will once again come alive with its distinctive “outdoor jazz […]

Looking for a fun way to relax with the family? Bring them down to Canalside on July 1st, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th for Canalside Movie Nights! Starting shortly after 6pm, guests will enjoy a movie screening. July 29th: Wall-E Food and beverage will be available for service from Resurgence at Canalside and […]

Wednesday, July 29th at 6pm, Book Arts will host an Altered Book Sculptures Class. Admission starts at $55. Click here for tickets. In this freeform, meditative workshop participants will be shown several methods used to alter/sculpt an old, unused book into an art object. Time will be spent developing a sculpture from a chosen book […]

Push Th' Lil' Daisies brings a tribute to Ween at Buffalo Iron Works on "Ween"sday, July 29th at 8pm. Push Th’ Lil’ Daisies is a band formed from the Brownest depths of Chocolate Town. Put together by Guitarist Jason Staniszewski for a Late Night Set at Night Lights Music Fest, and was too fun not […]

Wednesday, July 29th at 8pm, Helium Comedy Club presents Jameel Key Album Recording! Jameel Key has been doing comedy since Helium Comedy Club in Buffalo, NY first open mic in 2013. Click here for tickets. There was no turning back once that happened and Jameel started doing comedy on a regular basis ever since. He's […]

The 2026 season of the Downtown Country Market opens Thursday, June 4th and runs through October 15th. M&T Bank will serve as the Presenting Sponsor for the Market’s 44th anniversary season. The Market will operate on Thursdays, from 10am to 2pm, along Main Street at Fountain Plaza, between Huron and Chippewa Streets. The Downtown Country Market has […]

Buffalo Place is proud to announce the 10th Anniversary season of Thursday & Main, Downtown Buffalo’s free outdoor summer concert series, returning to Fountain Plaza weekly from June 4th through July 30th (with no event on July 2nd). Presented by M&T Bank, the milestone season will feature a dynamic and diverse lineup of local favorites, […]

Alleyway Theatre will present SAW: The Musical from July 30th through August 23rd. SAW is back… but this time, it’s singing, dancing, and hilariously twisted! SAW The Musical takes the cult horror classic and turns it into a blood-soaked love story you’ll never forget. Click here for tickets.

Thursday, July 30th at 7:30pm, Helium Comedy Club welcomes Very Delta Live: Delta Work Podcast. Click here for tickets. Legendary Emmy Award-winning drag queen Delta Work (RuPaul’s Drag Race) hosts a live version of her hit podcast. Delta will enthrall you with stories that will make you laugh. She doesn’t hold anything back. Delta will […]

Ready for a night of throwbacks, dancing, and summer vibes? Buffalo Iron Works will host a Summer Social on Friday, July 31st at 7pm. This high-energy night will feature the best hits from the 90s - 2010s, tropical drinks, and plenty of opportunities to mix, mingle, and meet new people. Whether you're coming with friends, […]

Alleyway Theatre will present SAW: The Musical from July 30th through August 23rd. SAW is back… but this time, it’s singing, dancing, and hilariously twisted! SAW The Musical takes the cult horror classic and turns it into a blood-soaked love story you’ll never forget. Click here for tickets.