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Summer is nearly here, and we’re so excited for all of the concerts Buffalo and Western New York will host over the next few months.
The sunshine and warm temperatures make it the best time to enjoy some live music and a cold beverage.
Here’s a list of the shows coming up this summer at the best local concert venues.
Buffalo Concert Venues & Schedule
Artpark
Lewiston’s Artpark is a premier destination for outdoor live music in Western New York. Each summer, the park welcomes an eclectic mix of top-tier performers from a wide variety of genres.
The venue features a spacious Outdoor Amphitheater overlooking the stunning Niagara River Gorge that can host up to 10,000 fans, plus a Mainstage Theater with 2,400 indoor seats and lawn space for an additional 2,000 guests.
Showtimes and gate openings differ by event, so visit the Artpark website for time and ticket information. Ticket prices increase a week before the concert, so buy early for the best deals and availability.
Here are the upcoming Artpark concerts from June through September.
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Amphitheater Concerts:
- June 18 – The String Cheese Incident (Performing Two Sets)
- June 24 – Gary Clark Jr. with Grace Bowers
- July 1 – George Thorogood and the Destroyers & 38 Special
- July 5 – Rick Springfield with John Waite, Wang Chung, & Paul Young
- July 10 – Juanes
- July 17 – Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with JJ Grey & Mofro and Dumpstaphunk
- July 19 – Grace Potter with Johnnyswim
- July 29 – Rainbow Kitten Surprise with Medium Build
- July 31 – Blackberry Smoke and Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs
- August 1 – Slightly Stoopid with Iration & Little Stranger
- August 12 – Fitz and the Tantrums with Neal Francis
- August 13 – Yacht Rock Revue (Performing Two Sets)
- August 15 – Toad the Wet Sprocket with KT Tunstall and Sixpence None the Richer
- August 19 – Cypress Hill & Atmosphere with Lupe Fiasco and The Pharcyde
- August 27 – The Australian Pink Floyd Show
- August 29 – UB40 with Inner Circle
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Mainstage Theater Concerts:
- June 6 – The Driver Era
- June 11 – Candlelight Concert
- July 3 – Todd Rundgren
- July 30 – Lucy Dacus with Jay Som
- August 8 – Chicago
- August 24 – Gregory Alan Isakov with Ocie Elliott
- September 3 – Maren Morris with Jade Lemac
- September 21 – Alison Krauss & Union Station (Featuring Jerry Douglas with Willie Watson)
- September 26 – Vance Joy (With Hazlett, Jonah Kagen & Kyle Schuesler)
- September 27 – Cocomelon Sing-Along Live
Buffalo Outer Harbor
Buffalo’s Outer Harbor is a scenic waterfront destination that has become one of the best local spots for summer concerts. Located along the Lake Erie shoreline just south of downtown Buffalo, it offers stunning views of the water, skyline, and sunsets, making it a picturesque setting for live music.
Last year’s opening of the Terminal B Event Center, a new open-air structure with a canopied stage overlooking Lake Erie, has further elevated the concert experience at the Outer Harbor. It features a large general admission sloped lawn that makes for a relaxed, festival-style atmosphere, perfect for enjoying the show with friends while indulging in food and drinks.
Come check out one of these popular performers while enjoying the breeze at Terminal B at the Outer Harbor. Tickets are available on the Outer Harbor’s website.
- June 1 – Simple Plan
- June 3 – Wallows
- July 3 – Greensky Bluegrass
- July 5 – The Psychedelic Furs
- July 18 – Dark Star Orchestra
- July 19 – Megan Moroney
- July 26 – Barenaked Ladies
- August 2 – Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- August 6 – Dropkick Murphys & Bad Religion
- August 9 – Cooper Alan
- August 21 – Jessie Murph
- August 31 – Ani DiFranco
- September 13 – Ethel Cain
- September 18 – Indigo Girls & Melissa Etheridge
- September 27 – Gavin Adcock
Darien Lake Performing Arts Center
Every summer, Darien Lake draws some of the biggest names in music, making it a go-to spot for live shows in Western New York.
Just a 40-minute drive from Buffalo, the venue can hold up to 21,600 fans, with over 6,000 covered seats and tons of room to spread out on the lawn behind. The lawn is general admission, so show up early to snag a good spot.
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Below are some of the major artists hitting the stage at Darien Lake this summer. For showtimes and tickets, head over to the Live Nation website.
- July 6 – Wiz Khalifa & Sean Paul with Special Guest DaBaby
- July 11 – “Weird Al” Yankovic
- July 19 – Shania Twain
- July 26 – +LIVE+ & Collective Soul
- July 31 – Kesha and Scissor Sisters
- August 1 – Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve and Special Guests
- August 2 – Glass Animals
- August 5 – Big Time Rush
- August 7 – Thomas Rhett
- August 8 – Outlaw – Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Turnpike Troubadours & More
- August 14 – Dierks Bentley
- August 30 – Luke Bryan
- September 3 – The Lumineers
- September 9 – Falling in Reverse
- September 11 – blink-182
- September 17 – Breaking Benjamin & Three Days Grace
- September 28 – $uicideboy$ with BONES & More
Additional Downtown Concerts
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Keybank Center
- August 9 – Goo Goo Dolls
- August 19 – Disney Descendants/Zombies
- September 1 – Deftones
- October 16 – Mumford & Sons
- November 9 – Jonas Brothers
Sahlen Field
- Jun 20: Toyota Taste of Country – Jason Aldean with Brantley Gilbert, Sara Evans, Shane Profitt & VOYAGR