Shea's Performing Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

1. Shea's Performing Arts Center

9.3
646 Main St (at W Tupper St), Buffalo, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Central Business District · 49 tips and reviews

Taylor M.Taylor Mann: Absolutely beautiful venue, with great acoustics

Kurt K.Kurt K: My wife and I have had season tickets here for at least 10 years. Gorgeous venue. The seats on the floor have tons of legroom.

Steve M.Steve Mitchell: I saw a tip that said "classy venue." It very much is a classy establishment. I just wish ppl would treat it as such. I saw two kids in there with t-shirts and gym shorts. Not classy at all.

Theatre of Youth is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

2. Theatre of Youth

8.1
203 Allen St (at Elmwood Ave), Buffalo, NY
Performing Arts Venue · Allen · 5 tips and reviews

Samantha S.Samantha Spencer: I love this place! I will be returning for next seasons plays

Laketa C.Laketa C.: I spent thw morning of my 30th birthday here with my toddler in an interactive play Mama and baby bear went on a picnic. Best birthday ever

Phillip M.Phillip Miller: Great place to take the kiss to see a play up close.

The Colored Musicians Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

3. The Colored Musicians Club

7.4
145 Broadway St (at Michigan Ave), Buffalo, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: Hundreds of incredible musicians have come to play here- Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday...a new museum boasts great info. Sunday night jam sessions. Jazz!

Salvatore L.Salvatore LoDestro: Awesome place great music

Roderick S.Roderick Simmons: Not very much room, as the owner asked some people to leave.

Canalside is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

4. Canalside

9.2
44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY
Event Space · Waterfront · 39 tips and reviews

Anne ShirleyAnne Shirley: Love it here, its a great place to take a walk. It's so peaceful & there is good food, fun things to see & do. Be sure to climb the tower to the top- the views of the lake are gorgeous!

Ben T.Ben Tsujimoto: It's getting more and more awesome. Liberty hound, harbor concerts, Clinton's dish, sweet adirondack chairs -- I like where it's headed.

John K.John Kavanagh: This is what long-term planning and strong community involvement can achieve on Buffalo's waterfront.

KeyBank Center is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

5. KeyBank Center

8.5
1 Seymour H Knox III Plz (at Perry St), Buffalo, NY
Hockey Stadium · Central Business District · 103 tips and reviews

Mark D.Mark Dempski: Great arena with good views for hockey. Always fun to visit!

Buffalo SabresBuffalo Sabres: Make sure to check into the Buffalo Sabres Store while you are at the First NIagara Center! Read more.

Buffalo E.Buffalo Eats: If sitting in the 100's check out the new food stands near sect 118. Fresh cut French fries at the Burger Stand!

Statler City is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

6. Statler City

8.6
107 Delaware Ave (at Niagara Square), Buffalo, NY
Event Space · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Gregory B.Gregory Baer: Beautiful wedding venue and some of the best food I've ever had at a reception

LindsayLindsay: Lobby Bar is gorgeous! & finally Buffalo has a real club, Rendezvous. Check them out to see when the dj's come in. ;) Gorgeous wedding rooms, too. This place will be amazing once it's all finished...

Jenifer W.Jenifer Williams: 4 those of u who r wheelchair bound like I am, when u visit Statler City u'll have 2 enter on the East side of the building (near the Buffalo Convention Center). Just b sure 2 tell them them ur coming

Babeville is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

7. Babeville

8.5
341 Delaware Ave (at W Tupper St.), Buffalo, NY
Music Venue · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews

Courtney I.Courtney I: Dykes of Hazard variety show plays once per month. Enjoy some edgy basement comedy in a beautifully intimate setting.

Kelly C.Kelly Chan: St. Vincent!

Mary B.Mary Begley: It's magical

Kleinhans Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

8. Kleinhans Music Hall

8.6
3 Symphony Cir (at Porter Ave.), Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · West Side · 15 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: home to the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, wonderful acoustics.

Social YeahSocial Yeah: Home of the Famous Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra

Daniel H.Daniel Helman: Mezzanine view. Perfect.

Buffalo RiverWorks is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

9. Buffalo RiverWorks

8.1
359 Ganson St, Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · First Ward · 15 tips and reviews

Cori H.Cori H: Huge space. Great outdoor patio area. We went for drinks, but the food looked great.

Dave K.Dave Kornreich: If you've never seen Roller Derby, this is your chance. Do it.

Todd R.Todd Ross: The bartenders are the worst I’ve ever seen

Town Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

10. Town Ballroom

7.9
681 Main St (btwn Chippewa & Tupper), Buffalo, NY
Music Venue · Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

JoshJosh: Great place to go for a concert. Large, open waiting room with a huge bar. The actual concert room is like an amphitheater. Plenty of room, nice acoustics, and a good amount of bar space.

matthewmatthew: see some of the sickest bands

Buffalo E.Buffalo Eats: My favorite venue. Always buy your tickets at the box office and save ~$10. Mon-Fri 12-5.

Asbury Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

11. Asbury Hall

8.3
341 Delaware Ave (W Tupper St), Buffalo, NY
Music Venue · Central Business District · 3 tips and reviews

Charlie F.Charlie Flash: Best wedding venue in Buffalo, hands down. Pretty awesome for concerts too.

Joe E.Joe Ellis: The acoustics are pretty good, the space is beautiful and drinks were reasonably priced for the concert I attended.

Paul S.Paul S.: Concerts are set in an intimate location

Sportsmen's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

12. Sportsmen's Tavern

7.9
326 Amherst St (at Grant St), Buffalo, NY
Bar · Black Rock · 26 tips and reviews

Susan J.Susan Jaworski: Get there a early for a seat ! Don't assume there will be tickets at the door , shows sell out ! Order French fries best in the city !

DouglasDouglas: The absolute best music club in this city. Hands down. Awesome bartenders.

Steve P.Steve Poland: @TheBuffaloNews: Sportsmen’s Tavern's ‘Greg Wings’ -- spice-rubbed, fried, grilled and tossed in sauce -- have that extra little kick http://t.co/snnVPgd5xY

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

13. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall

7.6
3 Symphony Cir (at Kleinhans Music Hall), Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · West Side · 5 tips and reviews

AnnAAnnA: They def don't skimp on the mixed drinks! (;

AstoriawinedivaAstoriawinediva: What a major symphony orchestra with such artistic excellence. Kleinhans Hall has such structural beauty & had extraordinary acoustics. The 20th century architecture splendid - very impressive.

Adrian R.Adrian R.: Ok, since my last tip the BPO has changed the address and title and merged this with the Kleinhans listing. Busy day for them, apparently.

PAUSA Art House is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

14. PAUSA Art House

8.0
19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · Allen · 6 tips and reviews

SupaTeddzSupaTeddz: This hidden gem is THE MOST ECLECTIC spot I have been to in buffalo! The owners Jon & Lazara are a charm. I feel like I'm back home in NYC! Also try the Gabrieli Crostini with any white wine! Awesome!

Susan J.Susan Jaworski: Great new space love it !

Raymond B.Raymond Bailey: Fun hidden place to watch some jazz music! Good beer and wine selection.

Nietzsche's is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo.

15. Nietzsche's

7.5
248 Allen St, Buffalo, NY
Dive Bar · Allen · 16 tips and reviews

Ken S.Ken Stuczynski: A true Buffalo landmark for music and good times

Ani DiFrancoAni DiFranco: Friend & mentor Mike Meldrum (RIP) started open mic on Mondays

JulieJulie: Troop 556 is awesome!