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One of our fave summer activities here in WNY is catching some live outdoor music – because why not? There are tons of free (mhmm, that’s right!) shows happening weekly near you.
Here’s an ultimate list of free outdoor concerts in and around the Buff, sorted by region 😘. Grab some friends, a lawn chair, and some cash for the beer tent – we promise it’ll be a good time.
Did we miss one? Email us at info@stepoutbuffalo.com!
DOWNTOWN
M&T Bank Plaza Concert Series
When: Every weekday @ 12-1pm (through August 24)
Where: One M&T Plaza, 345 Main St, Buffalo
FYI: Expect food trucks every day – The Flaming Fish (Mondays), Chef’s (Tuesdays), Cheesy Chick (Wednesdays), The Blend (Thursdays) and Dickey’s BBQ Pit (Fridays)
KeyBank Live at Larkin
When: Wednesdays @ 5-8:30 pm (through September 5)
Where: Larkin Square, 745 Seneca St, Buffalo
FYI: Food trucks; Beer, wine & beverages sold by Larkin; live music in the Hydraulic Hearth Beer Garden following KeyBank Live at Larkin concerts
Canalside Live
When: Thursdays @ 5 pm (through August 17)
Where: Canalside, 44 Prime St, Buffalo
FYI: Okay, so this one actually costs $5 (which is practically free, and plus, it’s Canalside, so it had to make the cut)
Buffalo River Fest Park Concert Series
When: Wednesdays @ 6:30-10pm (through September 5)
Where: Buffalo River Fest Park, 249 Ohio St, Buffalo
FYI: Free parking is available; bring lawn chairs and blankets!
NORTHTOWNS
Tonawanda Gateway Harbor Park Concert Series
When: Wednesdays @ 6-10pm (through August 29)
Where: Tonawanda Gateway Harbor Park, 15 Webster Street, North Tonawanda
FYI: There is food available for purchase & 50/50 raffle tickets from 6 to 8:30 PM
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Blue Mondays Concerts
When: Mondays @ 7-9pm (through August 20)
Where: Hennepin Park Gazebo, 4th & Center St, Lewiston
FYI: Bring a chair & cooler and catch some of the greatest blues music around!
Elmwood Village Summer Concert Series
When: Tuesdays @ 7-9pm (through August 14th)
Where: Bidwell Parkway, Btw Elmwood and Potomac Ave, Buffalo
FYI: Local food vendors & beverages available!
Gateway Park Food Truck Thursday & Music
When: Thursdays @ 5-8pm (through August 23)
Where: Gateway Harbor, 36 Young St, Tonawanda
FYI: Special Events every week, including kids/family activity nights
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Thursdays on the Water
When: Thursdays @ 6-9pm (through August 16)
Where: Gratwick Park, 1300 River Rd, North Tonawanda
FYI: Food trucks include Submasters, Miami Food Machine, Solidays & The Meeting Place
Amherst Summer Concert Series
When: Wednesdays @ 7pm (through August 15)
Where: Bassett Park, 359 Klein Rd, Williamsville
FYI: Rain site- Clearfield Community Center small gym
Music Mania Mondays
When: Mondays @ 6:30pm (through August 20)
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Rd, Niagara Falls, NY 14305
FYI: Featuring local food vendors and a beer and wine tent! Bring lawn chairs and blankets!
Widewaters Summer Concerts
When: Sundays @ 2-7pm (through August 26)
Where: Widewaters on the Canal, 767 Market St, Lockport
FYI: There’s a beer tent and food sold by Widewaters Restaurant; bring your own chair!
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SOUTHTOWNS
Orchard Park Pavilion Music Series
When: Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays @ 7-8:30pm (through August 5)
Where: Quaker Arts Pavilion
60 South Lincoln
Orchard Park, NY 14127
FYI: If it rains, the event will be moved to the OP Middle School aud!
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Music on the Pier
When: Thursdays @ 6:30-8:30pm (through August 30)
Where: Dunkirk Pier, 814 Central Ave, Dunkirk
FYI: Right on the gorgeous waterfront!
Town of Boston Summer Concert Series
When: Tuesdays @ 7-9pm (through August 28)
Where: Lion’s Shelter, Boston Town Park, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston
FYI: Rain Location- Town of Boston Community Room; Bring a lawn chair!; A $25 gift card is given away at each concert!
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West Seneca Lions Club Summer Concert Series
When: Thursdays @ 7pm (through August 30)
Where: Lion’s Bandshell, 1250 Union Rd, West Seneca
FYI: Get there early so you can check out the West Seneca Farmers Market beforehand!
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