Summer

Join us for more music this summer!

From free concerts in the parks to special performances at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor, Artpark and Kleinhans Music Hall, we look forward to performing across Western New York this summer. Check out our full summer schedule below.

Ticketed Events

Sound & Sky
Independence Eve Celebration with fireworks

Fri Jul 3, 7:45pm concert; 9:00pm fireworks
Buffalo Outer Harbor Terminal B

JoAnn Falletta, conductor
Cami Clune, vocals

A summer night at Buffalo’s Outer Harbor with JoAnn Falletta and the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, celebrating the spirit of America through music. From sweeping orchestral favorites to iconic themes, Western New Yorkers can gather together for a powerful celebration of America250, culminating in a glittering fireworks display over Lake Erie.

Tickets Required: Free GA; VIP Available

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Music of The Grateful Dead with the BPO & Crazy Fingers

Fri Jul 17, 7:30pm
Kleinhans Music Hall

Bradley Thachuk, conductor

Crazy Fingers:
Rich Friedman, guitar, vocals
Johnny Nichols, guitar, vocals
Josh Foster, keyboards, vocals
Bubba Newton, bass
Pete Lavezzoli, drums, vocals

The spirit of the Grateful Dead comes alive in a one-of-a-kind concert experience with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Crazy Fingers. Featuring favorites like Sugar Magnolia, Stella Blue, Touch of Grey, and Truckin’, this concert reimagines iconic Dead songs with the power and color of a full orchestra. Deadheads, music lovers, and the BPO community come together for an evening that celebrates the timeless music, communal spirit, and freewheeling joy of one of rock’s most beloved bands.

Make an afternoon of it with a Shakedown Street-inspired makers market before the concert. Featuring local artists, vendors, community partners, and live music, this pre-concert gathering brings the creative and communal spirit of the Grateful Dead to Kleinhans before the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Crazy Fingers take the stage.

The market is free and open to the public from 3–6pm. Beginning at 6pm, it becomes part of the ticketed concert experience, giving concertgoers more time to browse, gather, and enjoy the full Deadhead-inspired evening.

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Candlelight Concert

Sun Jul 19
Artpark Mainstage

1pm Complimentary Wine and Cheese Reception
2pm String Duo performance by BPO musicians Brett Shurtliffe, associate principal double bass and Loren Silvertrust, violin.

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Patron Appreciation Concert

Thu Jul 23, 7:30pm
Kleinhans Music Hall

For years, our summer concert at Kleinhans Music Hall has been a thank you to our Donors and Subscribers. This year, we’re excited to welcome everyone because the BPO loves Buffalo and wants to share the music with the whole community! Led by JoAnn Falletta, this concert features a lively program with pieces the BPO musicians love but rarely perform. Celebrate the music, summer, and the community that makes it all possible!

All seating is General Admission in the Main Hall. Pricing is “Pay-What-You-Will” with a minimum price of $10.

Donors and Subscribers: As a heartfelt thanks for your support, you may reserve your complimentary tickets by calling the BPO Box Office at (716) 885-5000.

Presented by Bond, Schoeneck & King.

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Free Performances

Beaver Island State Park

Tue Jul 7, 7:00pm

Grant O’Brien, conductor
Josephine Millen, bassoon, BPO Scholarship Winner

Presented with support from Niagara Falls State Park, Beaver Island State Park, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, and in-park partner, Montante International.

Concert for Unity

Fri Jul 10, 7:30pm
Elim Christian Fellowship

Grant O’Brien, conductor
Buffalo United Community Choir
Karen Saxon, BUCC director
Ella E. Robinson, BUCC director
George Brown, BUCC director

Presented with support from National Grid.