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Things to do in Buffalo, October 2026

Browse 12 upcoming events and things to do in Buffalo during October 2026. Highlights include Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks, Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore, Buffalo Sabres v Minnesota Wild and more. Each listing links to tickets, venue details and practical visitor info.

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Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

Buffalo Sabres v Chicago Blackhawks

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterSun, Oct 4Sport
Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore

Ole 60 w/ Kolton Moore

Buffalo · Terminal B At The Outer HarborSun, Oct 4Music
Buffalo Sabres v Minnesota Wild

Buffalo Sabres v Minnesota Wild

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterWed, Oct 7Sport
Michael Franti

Michael Franti

Buffalo · Electric CityWed, Oct 7Music
Buffalo Sabres v Dallas Stars

Buffalo Sabres v Dallas Stars

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterFri, Oct 9Sport
Buffalo Sabres v Utah Mammoth

Buffalo Sabres v Utah Mammoth

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterSun, Oct 11Sport
Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

Buffalo Sabres v Florida Panthers

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterMon, Oct 12Sport
St. Bonaventure MBB v Penn State 4:00PM

St. Bonaventure MBB v Penn State 4:00PM

Buffalo · KeyBank CenterSat, Oct 17Sport
Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE

Earl Sweatshirt w/ MIKE

Buffalo · Town BallroomFri, Oct 23Music
Texas Hippie Coalition

Texas Hippie Coalition

Buffalo · Rec RoomSat, Oct 24Music
Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

Thundercat w/ TiaCorine

Buffalo · Buffalo RiverWorksSun, Oct 25Music
The Number Twelve Looks Like You

The Number Twelve Looks Like You

Buffalo · Rec RoomFri, Oct 30Music

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Autumn arts season

October tends to bring a strong indoor cultural calendar — film festivals, theatre and live music pick up as the weather cools.

  • Browse film festivals, theatre openings and live-music line-ups
  • Look for Halloween-season events later in the month
  • Check for autumn food and drink festivals while they’re still running