Fill Your Summer With Jazz!
August is here, and with it comes an exciting sprint to Labor Day filled with the vibrant sounds of jazz throughout our community. From rooftop vibes under the summer sky to New Orleans-style celebrations in the streets, this month offers something special for everyone. Whether you’re a longtime jazz enthusiast or simply looking to enjoy great music in great company, August is packed with opportunities to experience the joy, creativity, and spirit of jazz across Buffalo.
We’ve gathered 10 exciting jazz events happening this month—from rooftop concerts and intimate performances to festival favorites and community gatherings. Each one is a chance to connect, celebrate, and let the music move you. We hope to see you out and about as jazz fills the air!
Click on each event to learn more!
Monday, August 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm 10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant!
10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant!
Tappo Restaurant 330 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY, United States
Join Us for the 10th Anniversary of JazzMondays with My Cousin Toné at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio and Celebrate the Great American Songbook! For the past decade, JazzMondays at Tappo Restaurant Rooftop Patio has been a beloved summer tradition, bringing together friends, families, and jazz lovers to celebrate the timeless music of the Great American…
Free
Wednesday, August 6 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Carnegie Arts Center: 2025 Live on the Lawn
Carnegie Arts Center: 2025 Live on the Lawn
Carnegie Arts Center 240 Goundry Street, North Tonawanda, NY, United States
Join us for another Summer of live music on our spacious lawn! Each month features local musicians performing jazz. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend, a chair, and a…
Free – $10
Thursday, August 7 @ 5:59 pm – 8:00 pm
Summer Thursdays Kick Off with Will Holton at Beebe’s at the Gallery!
Hunt Art Gallery/Beebe’s at the Gallery
There’s no better way to launch Summer Thursdays at Beebe’s at the Gallery than with community-minded musician Will Holton. A dynamic saxophonist, producer, and advocate for Buffalo’s arts and culture…
Free – $20
Featured Sunday, August 10 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Buffalo Jazz Festival Prelude: New Orleans Celebration on Ellicott Street with The Brass Machine
Ellicott at Huron – Tappo Restaurant 338 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, United States
Join us Sunday, August 10th, for a special Buffalo Jazz Festival Prelude event that brings the spirit of New Orleans right to downtown Buffalo! We’re closing off Ellicott Street in…
Free
Featured Wednesday, August 20 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm Celebrate the Great American Songbook at Sto-Lat Bar with My Cousin Toné!
Celebrate the Great American Songbook at Sto-Lat Bar with My Cousin Toné!
Sto-Lat Bar 4475 Transit, Williamsville, New York
After a spectacular evening celebrating the American Songbook and pre-4th of July Holiday, join us once again for an exciting evening of classic American music, great food, and festive summer…
Free
Friday, August 22 @ 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY – 2025
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY – 2025
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY Center Street, Lewiston, NY, United States
The 2025 Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY, takes place Friday, August 22nd, and Saturday, August 23rd! The full schedule for all 5 stages! NORTHWEST JAZZ FESTIVAL SCHEDULE 2025…
Free
Friday, August 22 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
The Dan Wilson Organ Trio featuring Pat Bianchi and Jeff “Tain” Watts
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY Center Street, Lewiston, NY, United States
Prepare for a night of reimagining of the classic Hammond B3 Organ Trio tradition at the 2025 Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY. The Dan Wilson Organ Trio—featuring acclaimed jazz…
$25
Saturday, August 23 @ 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
Tony Monaco’s House Party featuring Nick Hempton, Carmen Intorre, Jr.
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY Center Street, Lewiston, NY, United States
Join us at the Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY for an unforgettable evening that revives the classic Hammond B3 Organ Trio tradition—honoring the revolutionary spirit of Jimmy Smith’s 1958 House…
Free
Saturday, August 23 @ 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Jumaane Smith: Celebrating Louis Armstrong and the Spirit of Swing!
Northwest Jazz Festival in Lewiston, NY Center Street, Lewiston, NY, United States
Join us for a historic celebration at the Northwest Jazz Festival as acclaimed trumpeter, vocalist, and composer Jumaane Smith honors the 100th Centennial of Louis Armstrong’s groundbreaking Hot Five recording in…
$25
Featured Sunday, August 31 @ 12:30 pm – 7:30 pm
4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival
Ellicott at Huron – Tappo Restaurant 338 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, United States
Set in the heart of downtown Buffalo, the 4th Annual Buffalo Jazz Festival returns with a vibrant new format—turning Ellicott Street in front of Tappo Restaurant into a full-blown street…
Free
