Performing Arts
Whether it’s taking in a concert by the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, standing in the footsteps of jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington at the Colored Musicians Club, or checking out some avant-garde electronica at Soundlab, you’ll never be at a loss for performing arts options in Buffalo.
Amherst Symphony Orchestra
- 55 Kings Highway
- Amherst Middle School
- Amherst, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 633-4853
Commemorating 65 years of bringing nationally distinguished artists to Western new York, as well as celebrating local talent. All concerts are free and held at the Amherst Middle School at 55 Kings…more
ArtsCanisius
- 2001 Main Street
- Lyons Hall 405
- Buffalo, NY 14208
- Phone: (716) 888-2536
ArtsCanisius fills the calendar with concerts, exhibits and other arts events for the college community and the public. Students and faculty members are featured in our galleries and performance…more
Big Orbit Soundlab
- 110 Pearl Street
- Buffalo, NY 14202
- Phone: (716) 440-5907
Big Orbit Soundlab is dedicated to the music, media and performance of Big Orbit Gallery. Presenting over 75 events per year, many utilizing non-traditional presentation methods, Soundlab challenges…more
Buffalo Chamber Music Society
- 370 Pennsylvania Avenue
- Kleinhans Music Hall - Mary Seaton Room
- Buffalo, NY 14201
- Phone: (716) 462-4939
The intimacy of chamber music played by great artists in an acoustically perfect hall. What could be better? It captivates musicians and audiences alike. That is why the world's finest artists have…more
Buffalo Choral Arts Society
- PO Box 266
- Buffalo, NY 14205
- Phone: (716) 812-1541
The Buffalo Choral Arts Society, a 100+ voice community chorus, is committed to the highest performance standards, presents a series of memorable and affordable concerts, including its annual…more
Buffalo ComedySportz
- 4476 Main Street
- Snyder Square - Lower Level
- Amherst, NY 14226
- Phone: (716) 393-8669
Similar to, 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?', but set up like a sporting event, Singing of the National Anthem starts off every match. A ComedySportz match features two teams of improvisational 'actletes'…more
Buffalo Contemporary Dance
- 255 Great Arrow Avenue, Third Floor
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716)868-6847
Buffalo Contemporary Dance is dedicated to bringing modern dance of the highest quality to WNY, showcasing the original works of co-directors Leslie Wexler and Amy Taravella as well as those of guest…more
Buffalo Gateway Chorus
- 27 Matthew Lane
- Cheektowaga, NY 14225
- Phone: (716)635-8642
The Buffalo Gateway Chorus is an award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines International. The chorus membership ranges in age from 20 to 90 years young, and the 80 members travel from within Western New…more
Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus
- 51 Colonial Circle
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 883-1277
The ninety members of the Buffalo Gay Men's Chorus pride themselves on producing high-quality vocal music in the rich tradition of men's ensemble singing. The Chorus, which has been recognized by the…more
Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus
- 3 Symphony Circle
- Kleinhans Music Hall
- Buffalo, NY 14201
- Phone: (716) 833-6642
The Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus (BPChorus) consists of one hundred and twenty auditioned voices made up of skilled and committed singers who continually develop and pursue its tradition of excellence.…more
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
- 3 Symphony Circle
- Kleinhans Music Hall
- Buffalo, NY 14201
- Phone: (716) 885-5000
As Buffalo's cultural ambassador, the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra under the leadership of music director JoAnn Falletta presents more than 120 Classics, Pops and Youth Concerts…more
Center for the Arts
- 103 Center for the Arts
- University at Buffalo
- Buffalo, NY 14260-6000
- Phone: (716)645-2787
The Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo continues to present the Western New York community with the widest variety of quality live entertainment. The upcoming season features music,…more
Chautauqua Institution
- 1 Ames Avenue
- Chautauqua, NY 14722
- Phone: (716) 357-6200
Chautauqua Institution is a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York state that comes alive each summer with a unique mix of fine and performing arts, lectures, interfaith…more
Colored Musicians Club
- 145 Broadway
- Buffalo, NY 14203
- Phone: (716)855-9383
The Colored Musicians Club is the only remaining African American club of its kind in the United States. In 1999, it was designated a historical preservation site. Currently, the Club is promoting…more
Just Buffalo Literary Center
- Market Arcade Building
- 617 Main Street, Suite 202A
- Buffalo, NY 14203
- Phone: (716)832-5400
Just Buffalo is the premier center for the literary arts in the Buffalo/Niagara region. We produce and promote community-based literary events throughout the year, including poetry and fiction…more
Lancaster Opera House
- 21 Central Avenue
- Lancaster, NY 14086
- Phone: (716) 683-1776
The Lancaster Opera House stages comedies, dramas, musical, concerts and classic films. The 350 seat Victorian style theater features a variety of entertainment that the entire family will enjoy.
Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall
- 105 Slee Hall
- University at Buffalo
- Buffalo, NY 14260
- Phone: (716) 645-2921
Featuring the complete cycle of Beethoven string quartets, Slee visiting artist series, the Slee Sinfonietta series, and organ recital series. Jan-Jun/Sept-Dec
Neglia Ballet Artists
- 1685 Elmwood Avenue
- Suite 304
- Buffalo, NY 14207
- Phone: (716) 447-0401
The Neglia Ballet Artists formed in 1999 under the direction of husband and wife Sergio Neglia and Heidi Halt. The company strives to produce the most vibrant, diverse, and professional performances…more
Nickel City Opera
- 67 Webster Street
- Riviera Theatre
- North Tonawanda, NY 14120
- Phone: (716)692-2413
The mission of Nickel City Opera is to present fully staged operas in the month of June as a sort of Summer Opera Festival. Two operas would be performed in the second and fourth weeks of June…more
Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall
- 1300 Elmwood Avenue
- Rockwell Hall
- Buffalo, NY 14222
- Phone: (716) 878-3005
The Center presents nationally and internationally acclaimed artists in music, dance, theatre and special programs in a state of the art intimate theater. Please consult the website for a complete…more
Pick of the Crop Dance
- 2344 Lake Road
- Silver Creek, NY 14136
- Phone: (716) 934-0515
A contemporary concert dance company, Pick of the Crop Dance brings together dancers, musicians and the visual arts. Founded in 1979, Pick of the Crop Dance creates new works which celebrate and…more
UB Department of Music Concert Series
- 105 Slee Hall
- Lippes Concert Hall in Slee Hall
- Amherst, NY 14260
- Phone: (716) 645-2921
The University of Buffalo's Department of Music offers a wide array of performances showcasing both local and nationally known musicians.
