Buffalo is rich with heritage and exciting cultural destinations.
World-class art collections, sports venues, magnificent architecture, and the largest concentration of performance venues in the United States are all located in the heart of Downtown. Hundreds of events are presented every year at Canalside, and Downtown annually hosts a robust and diverse roster of large-scale special events, which are the envy of major cities throughout the country.
+ ANNUAL EVENTS
Downtown Buffalo buzzes with large and small special events all year long. From the Taste of Buffalo to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, to Pride festivities, Downtown knows how to throw a party. And with a thriving entertainment scene, Downtown Buffalo is the perfect backdrop for all of these festivities. A variety of lodging locations are available for revelers, in addition to many transportation options and updated public infrastructure for ease of entry and departure.
Delaware Avenue
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Thursdays, June through October 2024
10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Main Street between Court and Church Streets
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday, June through August 2024
One M&T Bank Plaza at Church Street
Delaware Avenue between Niagara Square and Chippewa Street
July 13 and 14, 2024
Annual Queen City Jazz Festival
Lafayette Square
Dates to be announced
Niagara Street, LaSalle Park
Date to be announced
Curtain Up!
Downtown Buffalo’s Theatre District
Friday, September 13, 2024
Buffalo Convention Center
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Free Ice Skating at Rotary Rink
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza
Dates to be announced
Buffalo Ball Drop & Fireworks Display
Iskalo Electric Tower
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
+ ARCHITECTURAL SITES
65 Niagara Square
Erie Community College City Campus
121 Ellicott Street at South Division
28 Church Street
Michigan Street Baptist Church
511 Michigan Avenue
92 Franklin Street
Market Arcade - 617 Main Street
(716) 852-3300
646 Main Street
(716) 847-1410
128 Pearl Street
(716) 855-0900
+ TOURS
(716) 854-3749
(716) 852-3300
(716) 245-3032
+ ART GALLERIES & CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
659 Main Street
C. Stuart and Jane H. Hunt Gallery
Brisbane Building
403 Main Street, Suite 105
(716) 225-2098
617 Main Street - Market Arcade Building
(716) 856-2717
Chashama
775 Main Street - Sidway Building
145 Broadway
(716) 855-9383
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue - Babeville
(716) 835-7362
Hispanic Heritage Council of WNY Inc.
P.O. Box 361
(716) 402-1HHC
468 Washington Street
(716) 832-5400
808 Main Street
(716) 768-3633
The Pocket Gallery
Seneca One
Starlight Studio & Art Gallery
340 Delaware Ave
(716) 842-1525
Western New York Book Arts Center
468 Washington Street
(716) 348-1430
+ INDEPENDENT GALLERIES
667 Main Street
(716) 852-5222
617 Main Street - Market Arcade Building
(716) 856-2839
+ MUSEUMS
Buffalo and Erie County Naval and Military Park
One Naval Park Cove (foot of Main Street)
(716) 847-1773
66 Erie Street
(716) 849-0914
Buffalo Transportation/Pierce-Arrow Museum
263 Michigan Avenue at 201 Seneca Street
(716) 853-0084
155 Ohio Street
(716) 846-4265
36 Nash Street
(716) 282-1028
+ SPORTS
1 Seymour H. Knox III Plaza
(716) 855-4100
Sahlen Field
One James D. Griffin Plaza
(716) 843-4373
+ RECREATION
Corner of Marine & Commercial Drive at One Naval Park Cove
(716) 328-8432
Canalside
(716) 288-5309
Erie Basin Marina (dock location)
(716) 856-6696
Various
(716) 984-3834
Safe Harbor Marina (Small Boat Harbor)
Erie Basin Marina (dock location)
(716) 828-0027
Burt P. Flickinger Jr. Athletic Center
21 Oak Street
(716) 851-1214
Safe Harbor Marina (Small Boat Harbor)
(716) 465-7060
505 Main Street
(716) 219-1479
Canalside
(716) 681-4643
One Fuhrman Boulevard
(716) 432-6589
500 Pearl
500 Pearl Street - Suite 100
(716) 382-6084
Water Bikes of Buffalo Canalside
(716) 681-4643
+ THEATRE
One Curtain Up! Alley
(716) 852-2600
672 Main Street
(716) 852-2600
Irish Classical Theatre Company
625 Main Street
(716) 853-4282
Road Less Traveled Productions
456 Main Street
(716) 629-3069
710 Main Street
(716) 847-1410
646 Main Street
(716) 847-1410
660 Main Street
(716) 847-1410
(716) 883-0380
+ FILM
639 Main Street
(716) 803-6250
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Avenue - Babeville
(716) 854-1694
+ LIVE MUSIC VENUES
341 Delaware Avenue
(716) 852-3835
49 Illinois Street
(716) 200-1893
47 East Mohawk Street
(716) 312-9279
145 Broadway
(716) 855-9383
106 Michigan Avenue
(716) 570-0596
79 W. Chippewa Street
(716) 939-1279
681 Main Street
(716) 852-3900
Tudor Lounge
335 Franklin Street
(716) 855-9643
