As the final weeks of the school year unfold, Clarence High School students are eagerly anticipating a summer filled with adventure, relaxation, and local exploration. Fortunately, Buffalo offers a plethora of events and activities that promise to make this summer unforgettable.

Must-See Concerts This Summer

Whether you're a country fan or into alternative rock, Buffalo’s summer concert schedule has something for everyone:

• Megan Moroney – July 19
  Country music’s rising star Megan Moroney, brings her Am I Okay? Tour of the Buffalo Outer Harbor. With her heartfelt lyrics and soulful sound, this show is a perfect midsummer night event for fans of new country.

• Taste of Country – June 20
  This Sahlen Field staple returns with Jason Aldean, Brantley Gilbert, and Sara Evans headlining a night of boots, beer, and big hits.

• Outlaw Music Festival – August 8
  Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, and others roll into Darien Lake Amphitheater for a legendary lineup of Americana and folk-rock.

• Goo Goo Dolls & Dashboard Confessional – August 9
  Buffalo’s own Goo Goo Dolls return to KeyBank Center, joined by Dashboard Confessional for a night of nostalgic anthems.

• Kesha & Scissor Sisters – July 31
  Get ready to dance at Darien Lake as Kesha brings her signature energy to the stage.

• Borderland Festival – September 12–14
  Hosted at Knox Farm State Park, this festival blends music, art, and the outdoors in one chill, creative weekend.

Arts, Culture, and Community Fun

• Allentown Art Festival – June 14–15
  One of Buffalo’s favorite traditions, this festival fills the streets with artists, food, and a creative buzz.

• Juneteenth of Buffalo – June 14–15
  Celebrate African American culture and history with music, parades, and community celebration in MLK Park.

• Shakespeare in Delaware Park – Starts June 27
  This year’s production of Twelfth Night brings classic theater to life under the summer sky—free for everyone.

Taste Your Way Through Buffalo

• Taste of Buffalo – July 12–13
  With more than 50 restaurants and food trucks lining Niagara Square and Delaware Avenue, this two-day feast is the largest food festival of its kind.

• Totally Buffalo Festival – May 24–25
  Missed it this year? Mark it down for next—local vendors, live music, and summer vibes by the waterfront at RiverWorks.

Classic Summer Fun

• Erie County Fair – August 6–17
  Rides, fried food, live shows, animals, and carnival games—what more do you need for summer?

• Griffis Sculpture Park Summer Festival – August 17
  Enjoy live music and surreal artwork across trails and hills at this one-of-a-kind outdoor art park in East 

Get Active for a Cause

• Ride for Roswell – June 28
  Join one of Western New York’s biggest charity events to support cancer research, with rides for all skill levels.

Make the Most of It

Whether you're catching a concert, biking for a cause, or simply soaking up the sun at a festival, Buffalo’s summer scene is alive with opportunity. So grab your friends, mark your calendars, and take advantage of everything our city has to offer before the school bell rings again this fall.