How Many Times Has Drake Performed In Western New York?

With the recent announcement that Drake is coming to Western New York with J.Cole for his It's All A Blur - Big As The What Tour, the area has been buzzing.

The 716 has also been reminiscing about the times that Drizzy has come to Buffalo to perform. But how often has he been here since starting his music career?

Drake's Has Preformed In Buffalo At Least 4 Times

Many people worldwide are genuinely starting to recognize the deep connection that Champagne Papi's has with Buffalo. That history is pretty well documented, and he isn't shy to talk about it on stage on his social media.

Looking back at history, Drake has graced stages in Western New York four times since he started rapping professionally:

Daemen Springfest, featuring Jae Tre, and G5-GI on April 18, 2009, at Daemen College's Wick Social Room,

Daemen College

Would You Like a Tour?, featuring Miguel, Future, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Jhené Aiko, 2 Chainz, J. Cole, and Lil Wayne on December 15, 2013, at the First Niagara Center,

October's Very Own

Drake vs. Lil Wayne Tour, featuring YG, Yo Gotti, PartyNextDoor, G-Eazy, iLoveMakonnen on August 8, 2014, at the Darien Lake Performing Arts Center,

Young Money / October's Very Own

Summer Sixteen Tour with Future, featuring Roy Woods, DVSN, Rihanna, Fat Joe, 2 Chainz, Ty Dolla $ign, Young Thug, Kanye West on August 12, 2016, at the First Niagara Center.

Apple Music / Freebandz / October's Very Own

Drake Also Comes By Buffalo For Other Reasons

The 6 God is in Western New York more often than you may realize.

With Buffalo being so close to Toronto, it's not unusual to see Air Drake parked at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport

The FBO located in the Buffalo Niagara International Airport is the closest place a private plane the size of Air Drake can be refueled and serviced, so from time to time you may see Drake riding around town on his way to or from Toronto.

Drake Buffalo Concert Date and Location

If you're looking for tickets for Drakes: It's All A Blur Tour - Big As The What with J. Cole and Friends, they are set to go on sale on Friday, November 17, 2023, and can be purchased at the KeyBank Center box office or online via Ticketmaster.

Times Drake Has Referenced His Relationship With Buffalo

Aubrey Drake Graham, the Canadian born rapper who goes by Drake, often reminds people how much Buffalo and Western New York supported him over the years. Here's a just a few occasions he's given the 716 a shoutout.

Gallery Credit: Ed Nice