Since 2013, the SILO CITY READING SERIES has brought together nationally acclaimed poets and performers with Buffalo-based writers, artists, and musicians for multidisciplinary and collaborative arts events at Silo City–a complex of abandoned grain silos along the Buffalo River.
The readings take place in the summer months. Featured poets, musicians, and artists have included Ocean Vuong, Hanif Abdurraqib, Morgan Parker, Maggie Smith, Simon Joyner, Tim Rutili, Julie Bryne, Shasti O’Leary Soundant, Mary Helena Clark, Edreys Wajed, and more.
Poster design by Joel Brenden
Silo City
85 Silo City Row
Buffalo, NY 14203
The SILO CITY READING SERIES is scheduled during the summer months of June, July, and August, usually on Friday or Saturday evenings, with occasional special events at other times.
Silo City is a non-traditional space. Please keep in mind it is an outdoor site with uneven terrain so appropriate footwear is recommended. There is also a lack of ADA accessibility, while steps have been made to make the site more accessible, things are happening incrementally on the over 100-year-old former industrial site.