Buffalo Events Calendar

Buffalo's events calendar covers concerts, festivals, sports, and family-friendly things to do across the city — from Canalside shows and Elmwood Village gallery nights to Bills and Sabres game days. Every listing is added by a real person and updated daily.

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Last updated Oct 19, 2026

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Mon Oct 19
Live Performances
Melvin Seals & JGB (Under 16 must be accompanied by guardian) at Town Ballroom — Oct 19, 2026
Town Ballroom

Melvin Seals & JGB (Under 16 must be accompanied by guardian)

7:00 PM
Tue Oct 20
Live Performances
Mania: The ABBA Tribute at Electric City — Oct 20, 2026
Electric City

Mania: The ABBA Tribute

7:30 PM
Tue Oct 20
Live Performances
Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again at KeyBank Center — Oct 20, 2026
KeyBank Center

Jonas Brothers: The Burning Up Tour All Over Again

7:30 PM
Tue Oct 20
Live Performances
JoBros All Over Again: Pre-Show Party at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 20, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

JoBros All Over Again: Pre-Show Party

4:30 PM – 11:30 PM
Tue Oct 20
Workshops & Classes
Signs of Halloween - October 20th at Buffalo Riverworks — Oct 20, 2026
Buffalo Riverworks

Signs of Halloween - October 20th

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Wed Oct 21
Community
Sip and Plant: Spooky Terrariums at the Botanical Gardens at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Oct 21, 2026
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Sip and Plant: Spooky Terrariums at the Botanical Gardens

4 - 6:00 PM / 7 - 9:00 PM
Wed Oct 21
Live Performances $20
Wolfman Jack at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 21, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Wolfman Jack

8:00 PM
Wed Oct 21
Arts & Culture
Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026 at Electric City — Oct 21, 2026
Electric City

Candlebox – Can’t Quit You Tour, Fall 2026

6:30 PM
Wed Oct 21
Workshops & Classes $12–$36 FREE for members
Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 3 at The Buffalo History Museum — Oct 21, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Buffalo 101: How History Shaped the Queen City - Session 3

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Wed Oct 21
Sports / Recreation
Philadelphia Flyers
vs
Buffalo Sabres
Buffalo Sabres

Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres

7:30 PM

🏒

Wed Oct 21
Arts & Culture
A/V Club October at Squeaky Wheel — Oct 21, 2026
Squeaky Wheel

A/V Club October

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wed Oct 21
Live Performances
Sara Elizabeth at Duende at Silo City — Oct 21, 2026
Duende at Silo City

Sara Elizabeth

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thu Oct 22
Live Performances
All Them Witches: 21 Shows / 21 Days at Electric City — Oct 22, 2026
Electric City

All Them Witches: 21 Shows / 21 Days

7:00 PM
Oct 22–25
Arts & Culture $10–$25
Zodiaque Dance Company 52nd Season Fall Concert at UB Center for the Arts — Oct 22, 2026
UB Center for the Arts

Zodiaque Dance Company 52nd Season Fall Concert
Thu Oct 22
Arts & Culture $5–$10
October Trivia Night at The Buffalo History Museum — Oct 22, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

October Trivia Night

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Thu Oct 22
Theater & Stage
Kevin Nealon at Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo — Oct 22, 2026
Helium Comedy Club - Buffalo

Kevin Nealon

7:15 PM
Oct 22–31
Theater & Stage
Sweeney Todd at Shea's 710 Theatre — Oct 22, 2026
Shea's 710 Theatre

Sweeney Todd

7:30 PM
Thu Oct 22
Theater & Stage
Pitch10 at Shea's Performing Arts Center — Oct 22, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center

Pitch10

6:30 PM
Thu Oct 22
Live Performances
Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE at Town Ballroom — Oct 22, 2026
Town Ballroom

Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE

7:00 PM
Thu Oct 22
Live Performances
Twin Fin w/ John Wood Band at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 22, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Twin Fin w/ John Wood Band

8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Thu Oct 22
Arts & Culture
FAUST + THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI w/ LIVE MUSIC BY THE INVINCIBLE CZARS at North Park Theatre — Oct 22, 2026
North Park Theatre

FAUST + THE CABINET OF DR. CALIGARI w/ LIVE MUSIC BY THE INVINCIBLE CZARS

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Thu Oct 22
Live Performances
Chris Panfil at Duende at Silo City — Oct 22, 2026
Duende at Silo City

Chris Panfil

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Arts & Culture
Spooky Artisan Market at Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens — Oct 23, 2026
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens

Spooky Artisan Market

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Arts & Culture $80
Haunted: The Museum After Dark at The Buffalo History Museum — Oct 23, 2026
The Buffalo History Museum

Haunted: The Museum After Dark

7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Live Performances
Chastity Washington Live ! One Night Only! One Woman Show Tour at Brand Hive — Oct 23, 2026
Brand Hive

Chastity Washington Live ! One Night Only! One Woman Show Tour

7:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Arts & Culture FREE
"Material and Metaphor" Panel Discussion at Buffalo Arts Studio — Oct 23, 2026
Buffalo Arts Studio

"Material and Metaphor" Panel Discussion

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Music & Nightlife
Andrew Dice Clay at Shea's Performing Arts Center — Oct 23, 2026
Shea's Performing Arts Center

Andrew Dice Clay

7:30 PM
Fri Oct 23
Live Performances
Walker and Royce at Electric City — Oct 23, 2026
Electric City

Walker and Royce

8:00 PM
Fri Oct 23
Live Performances
Jimkata (18+ Event) at Buffalo Iron Works — Oct 23, 2026
Buffalo Iron Works

Jimkata (18+ Event)

8:00 PM
Oct 23–24
Theater & Stage
The Highwaymen Live! A Musical Tribute at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Bears Den — Oct 23, 2026
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Bears Den

The Highwaymen Live! A Musical Tribute

8:00 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about the Buffalo, NY events calendar

What events are happening in Buffalo this week?
The Buffalo events calendar lists concerts, festivals, sports, and community gatherings happening across the city. Visit the "This Week" tab to see everything scheduled over the next seven days, sorted by date.
Is the Buffalo events calendar free to use?
Yes. Browsing the calendar is completely free, with no ads or pay-to-play listings crowding out what's actually happening. Listing your own event is also free.
How do I submit an event to the Buffalo calendar?
Click "Submit" in the events calendar header or visit the event submission page. Fill in your event's title, date, location, and details — submissions are reviewed before going live.
How often is the Buffalo events calendar updated?
The calendar is updated daily as new events are submitted and existing listings are edited. Each event page and the calendar index show a "last updated" date so you know the listings are current.
What's happening in Buffalo this weekend?
The "This Weekend" view filters the full calendar down to events running Friday through Sunday, covering concerts, festivals, sports, and family-friendly activities around the city.
Are there free events in Buffalo?
Yes. The "Free" filter on the events calendar surfaces events that are free to attend, from outdoor concerts to community festivals and neighborhood gatherings.