43rd annual Taste of Buffalo announces wide-ranging, talent-packed entertainment lineup

Both musical & variety acts will perform to accompany two-day food festival

Taste of Buffalo press release & graphic

The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets announced more than 20 local artists performing as part of this year’s entertainment lineup for the 43rd celebration of the annual food festival. The event will be held along Delaware Avenue and Niagara Square on July 11-12.

This year’s artists will bring a wide range of entertainment to line the festival’s footprint. Led by Sunday headliners Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, this year’s lineup boasts both original and cover artists across a variety of musical genres, including rock, R&B, jazz, Americana, soul and blues. Additionally, the winner of the first Taste of Buffalo “Battle of the Bands” – Part Time Genius – as well as variety acts for the whole family to enjoy, make this the festival’s most expansive lineup to date.

“We really want to embrace this idea of ‘Same Great Taste, Brand New Vibe,’ for this year’s Taste of Buffalo,” said 2026 Chair Adam Roma. “With that, comes a revamped look at how we present local artists. We wanted each act to feel properly represented while on one of our six stages. The Taste of Buffalo will always be a food festival first, but the entertainment that will accompany each bite is something we are very proud to present for our 43rd year.”

The following musical and variety acts will perform on one of the six stages during the No. 2 Best city food festival in the country (according to 2026 USATODAY’s 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards):

Saturday

• The Plagiarists
• P.A. Line
• The Burkharts
• Part Time Genius
• Smac!
• Tim Britt
• Danielle A.
• The Brass Machine
• Elena Izquieredo
• Watch Your Step
• The Spinning Plates Show
• DJ Yes
• Braize Lei
• School of Rock
• Slyboots School of Music

Sunday

• Songbirds: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
• The Damone Jackson Outcome
• DJ Yes
• Alison Pipitone
• MYQ Farrow
• The Brass Machine
• Ellen Pieroni & Sean McNamara
• Geno McManius
• Not Normal
• School of Rock
• The Spinning Plates Show
• Slyboots School of Music

For more information on one of the nation’s largest two-day food festivals, head to tasteofbuffalo.com.