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Buffalo Events 2026
Your guide to live events and things to do in Buffalo, NY, and nearby areas.
Events take place across Buffalo throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Buffalo events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Buffalo Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Buffalo
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.536 Upcoming Confirmed Events
- May1520266:00 PMFriHARD ROCK / METALAlpha WolfTown Ballroom • 1200 seatsTown Ballroom
14225, 681 Main Street Buffalo, NY, US14225, 681 Main Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $52Avg. price ~ $767 tickets remaining!Select Seats - May1520266:05 PMFriMinors (AAA)Buffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red SoxSahlen Field • 16907 seatsSahlen Field14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, US14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $16Avg. price ~ $33Tickets Available: 84Select Seats
- May1520267:00 PMFriConcertNarrow Price RangeAnime NightBuffalo Iron Works14203, 49 Illinois St Buffalo, NY, US14203, 49 Illinois St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $64Avg. price ~ $7710 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYPure GlitterSmith Theatre14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, US14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $6120 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1520267:30 PMFriMUSICAL / PLAYHairspray710 Main Theatre14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $139Tickets Available: 43Select Seats
- May1620261:05 PMSatMinors (AAA)Weekend EventBuffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red SoxSahlen Field • 16907 seatsSahlen Field14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, US14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $16Avg. price ~ $34Tickets Available: 93Select Seats
- May1620263:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairspray710 Main Theatre14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $93Avg. price ~ $624Tickets Available: 40Select Seats
- May1620266:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventHit The Lights & Major LeagueHit The Lights & Major LeagueRec Room - Buffalo14202, 79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $55Avg. price ~ $7520 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:00 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALNarrow Price RangeWeekend EventIn FlamesTown Ballroom • 1200 seatsTown Ballroom14225, 681 Main Street Buffalo, NY, US14225, 681 Main Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $57Avg. price ~ $7011 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1620267:30 PMSatHARD ROCK / METALWeekend EventAvatar, Fleshgod Apocalypse. & Frozen SoulBuffalo Riverworks14203, 359 Ganson St Buffalo, NY, US14203, 359 Ganson St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $34Avg. price ~ $109Tickets Available: 32Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairspray710 Main Theatre14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $70Avg. price ~ $118Tickets Available: 120Select Seats
- May1620268:00 PMSatMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPure GlitterSmith Theatre14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, US14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $50Avg. price ~ $66Tickets Available: 35Select Seats
- May1720261:05 PMSunMinors (AAA)Best ValueWeekend EventBuffalo Bisons vs. Worcester Red SoxSahlen Field • 16907 seatsSahlen Field14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, US14203, 275 Washington Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $13Avg. price ~ $32Tickets Available: 116Select Seats
- May1720262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventHairspray710 Main Theatre14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 710 Main St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $83Avg. price ~ $276Tickets Available: 35Select Seats
- May1720262:00 PMSunMUSICAL / PLAYWeekend EventPure GlitterSmith Theatre14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, US14202, 660 Main Street Buffalo, NY, USFrom $58Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 31Select Seats
- May1720263:30 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventThe UnteachablesHelium Comedy Club - Buffalo14203, 30 Mississippi St. Buffalo, NY, US14203, 30 Mississippi St. Buffalo, NY, USFrom $60Avg. price ~ $9324 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May1720266:00 PMSunCOMEDYWeekend EventSteve HofstetterHelium Comedy Club - Buffalo14203, 30 Mississippi St. Buffalo, NY, US14203, 30 Mississippi St. Buffalo, NY, USFrom $61Avg. price ~ $140Tickets Available: 40Select Seats
- May182026Time TBAProfessional (NHL)High DemandNHL Eastern Conference Second Round: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens - Home Game 4, Series Game 7 (If Necessary)NHL Eastern Conference Second Round: Buffalo Sabres vs. Montreal Canadiens - Home Game 4, Series Game 7 (If Necessary)KeyBank Center • 19200 seatsKeyBank Center14203, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY, US14203, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY, USFrom $364Avg. price ~ $875Tickets Available: 1689Select SeatsVIP Packages
- May1820267:30 PMMonHARD ROCK / METALOrthodoxRec Room - Buffalo14202, 79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, NY, US14202, 79 W Chippewa St Buffalo, NY, USFrom $27Avg. price ~ $5322 tickets remaining!Select Seats
- May192026Time TBAProfessional (NHL)NHL Eastern Conference Finals: Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)NHL Eastern Conference Finals: Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes - Home Game 1, Series Game 3 (Date: TBD - If Necessary)KeyBank Center • 19200 seatsKeyBank Center14203, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY, US14203, 1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza Buffalo, NY, USFrom $480Avg. price ~ $1262Tickets Available: 364Select SeatsVIP Packages
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Buffalo Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming by season, weekend, and date.
January
Events in January 2027
February
Events in February 2027
March
Events in March 2027
April
Events in April 2027
May
This Month
Events in May 2026
June
Events in June 2026
July
Events in July 2026
August
Events in August 2026
September
Events in September 2026
October
Events in October 2026
November
Events in November 2026
December
Events in December 2026
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Buffalo events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Buffalo. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
Venues Hosting Events in 2026
Explore Buffalo venues where concerts, shows, sports, and live events take place throughout the year.
710 Main Theatre
Buffalo, NY
Theatre
22 Upcoming Events
Asbury Hall at Babeville
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
15 Upcoming Events
Broadview Stadium
Buffalo, NY
Stadium
6 Upcoming Events
Buffalo Convention Center
Buffalo, NY
Convention Center
2 Upcoming Events
Buffalo Iron Works
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
13 Upcoming Events
Buffalo Riverworks
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
6 Upcoming Events
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Theatre
2 Upcoming Events
Buffalo Tap House
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
1 Upcoming Events
Canterbury Woods Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
Theatre
27 Upcoming Events
Electric City
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
27 Upcoming Events
Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg
Hamburg, NY
Entertainment Venue
8 Upcoming Events
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Comedy Club
73 Upcoming Events
KeyBank Center
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
22 Upcoming Events
Kleinhans Music Hall
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
7 Upcoming Events
Knox Farm State Park
East Aurora, NY
Entertainment Venue
4 Upcoming Events
Milkie's Elmwood Lounge
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
1 Upcoming Events
Montasola Farms
Stevensville, ON
Entertainment Venue
4 Upcoming Events
New Highmark Stadium
Orchard Park, NY
Stadium
9 Upcoming Events
Outer Harbor Live at Terminal B
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
17 Upcoming Events
Rec Room - Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
Entertainment Venue
17 Upcoming Events
Buffalo venues range from large arenas and stadiums to theaters and intimate showrooms. Each venue hosts a rotating schedule of concerts, shows, sports events, and live performances throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Buffalo right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Buffalo rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Buffalo?
Yeah — Buffalo doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Buffalo?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Buffalo, NY. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
Browse Events by Category
Find concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and more in Buffalo and nearby areas