District Live Concert Series: The Funkensteins
About this Event
Join us on Friday, August 14 for the District Live Concert Series on Ellicott Street in downtown Buffalo, featuring The Funkensteins.
The Funkensteins bring a high-energy mix of funk, dance, and party hits to theDistrict Live Concert Series. Known for their infectious grooves and crowd-moving performances, this is a night built to keep people dancing from the first song to the last.
Expect a high-energy outdoor concert, a lively downtown crowd, beverage tents serving beer, wine, and cocktails, and the kind of street party atmosphere that makes summer in Buffalo unforgettable.
Your Ticket includes:
• Entry to this live outdoor concert featuring The Funkensteins
• Access to beverage tents with beer, wine, and cocktails
• A lively street party atmosphere in the heart of downtown Buffalo
About The Funkensteins
The Funkensteins are a Western New York-based band known for delivering an electrifying blend of funk, dance, and high-energy party music. With a strong local following, they’ve built a reputation for getting crowds on their feet and keeping the energy high throughout every performance.
Their setlist features a mix of funk classics, dance favorites, and modern hits, creating a nonstop groove that keeps the crowd moving and fully engaged.
Expect a crowd ready to let loose to some of the most fun, high-energy music of the summer.
Event Details
📍 Ellicott Street outside Tappo Restaurant
📅 Friday, August 14 | 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
🎟 $10 General Admission (all ages) / $40 VIP
Please note: This ticket is valid for this event only. Each concert in the District Live Concert Series is sold separately.
Make it a full night out:
Tappo Restaurant will be offering full-service dinner throughout the evening for guests who want to pair the show with a full dining experience.
VIP Tickets:
Make the night extra special with a limited VIP rooftop dining package at Tappo. This experience includes a reserved rooftop patio table and a two-course prix fixe menu, giving guests a unique way to enjoy dinner while taking in the energy of the Summer Street Concert Series from above.
Each VIP ticket includes one first course and one second course from the menu below.
First Course — Choice of: Caesar Salad or Tuscan White Soup
Second Course — Choice of: Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Milanese, Spaghetti & Meatballs, or Orecchiette with Sausage
*After purchasing, VIP guests must call Tappo Restaurant directly at (716) 259-8130 to reserve their rooftop patio dining time. All guests included in the rooftop reservation must purchase a VIP ticket. Rooftop seating is limited, and reservations are based on availability.
More in the Series This Summer
District Live Concert Series continues throughout the summer with a rotating lineup of live music on Ellicott Street:
• July 3 – Queen City: A Tribute to Queen
• July 10 – Stoneflower: The Music of Tom Petty & the Traveling Wilburys
July 24 - JB Aaron + Blood Money
• July 31 – Queen City: A Tribute to Queen
• August 7 – The Strictly Hip
• August 21 – Cold Beer Creek
• August 28 – Nerds Gone Wild
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 12.51 to USD 44.52



















