Four signature events activating downtown Buffalo, strengthening the community, and celebrating the enduring legacy of jazz and the Great American Songbook.
As Buffalo enters a new chapter with fresh leadership at City Hall, there is a renewed and shared focus on one essential goal: bringing life, energy, and community back to downtown Buffalo. At JazzBuffalo, this moment resonates deeply with our mission. For more than a decade, we have believed that arts and culture—when presented with care, consistency, and excellence—are among the most powerful ways to activate public spaces, strengthen community bonds, and enhance the quality of life across our region.
This new year and winter season, we are proud to present four JazzBuffalo events that collectively showcase the full spectrum of what jazz offers our city—from socially vibrant gatherings to deeply attentive listening experiences, from intimate settings to landmark stages. Together, these programs reflect our ongoing commitment to supporting the new Mayor’s vision for downtown revitalization while celebrating Buffalo’s rich jazz legacy and the enduring brilliance of the Great American Songbook. Each event invites people downtown not just to attend a performance, but to gather, linger, and rediscover the joy of shared cultural experience at the heart of our city…