Canalside is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

1. Canalside

9.3
44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY
Event Space · Waterfront · 38 tips and reviews

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.

Kathy M.Kathy M.: BPO music of Michael Jackson & Earth, Wind & Fire

Emma T.Emma Tulip: Music, drinks, and water side beauty! Great place to walk around and enjoy the sun and nice weather. Tons of things to do!

Town Ballroom is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

2. Town Ballroom

8.1
681 Main St (btwn Chippewa & Tupper), Buffalo, NY
Music Venue · Central Business District · 33 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Poland: Great venue for concerts!

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.

John R.John Ranic: Easily the best music venue in the city. Security are dicks, though.

Sportsmen's Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

3. Sportsmen's Tavern

7.8
326 Amherst St (at Grant St), Buffalo, NY
Bar · Black Rock · 26 tips and reviews

Kate and CoreyKate and Corey: Best place to hear good music in Buffalo, hands down

Mike N.Mike Nelson: Fantastic live music venue

Susan J.Susan Jaworski: Check out the website live music 14 times a week !

Shea's Performing Arts Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

4. 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

Monica M.Monica Merritt: Great place to catch a gala concert or touring musical. Classy venue.

MichelleMichelle: VH1 Classic concert- Firehouse,Ratt,Quiet Riot. Went back for Beyond Ghost event- had some great experiences there with fellow members of NYX Paranormal and met Rev. Tim Shaw for first time

LindsayLindsay: Historical and gorgeous theatre. Musicals, tours, vocalists, instrumentalists, films...a wonderful establishment of Buffalo.

Kleinhans Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

5. Kleinhans Music Hall

8.4
3 Symphony Cir (at Porter Ave.), Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · West Side · 15 tips and reviews

Vincent K.Vincent Krause: The Piano, by Lynne Sharon Schwartz - a great read before and after concerts in Buffalo's famous music hall. Enjoy! Read more.

Kathy M.Kathy M.: Music of the Rolling Stones tonight.

Biz T.Biz Traveldude: Great old concert hall

KeyBank Center is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

6. KeyBank Center

8.8
1 Seymour H Knox III Plz (at Perry St), Buffalo, NY
Hockey Stadium · Central Business District · 102 tips and reviews

LindsayLindsay: Hockey, concerts, events, festivals. Take the subway to it.

Mike B.Mike Barker: Excellent Concert Arena

Steve H.Steve Hovington: Did you know? First Concert: The Goo Goo Dolls -September 28, 1996

Allen Street Hardware Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

7. Allen Street Hardware Cafe

8.6
245 Allen St (at College St), Buffalo, NY
Wine Bar · Allen · 61 tips and reviews

Adrian R.Adrian R.: Get there by 8pm if you want to eat. By 10pm the place is packed solid. Live music some nights, DJs on weekends.

JustIn K.JustIn K: They try their best to have shitty music playing every time you go

Trixi S.Trixi Stepford: Patty is a world-class bartender. The cheese board it's a great companion on a quiet evening with a book. Music nights are usually great here too, though.

Outer Harbor is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

8. Outer Harbor

8.3
225 Fuhrmann Blvd, Buffalo, NY
Waterfront · First Ward · 9 tips and reviews

Alexis J.Alexis Johnston: Beautiful location for a concert! The Black Keys were such a good time.

LindsayLindsay: slowly but surely, the outer harbor is happening. catch awesome concerts here with a great view! easy to get to & park at from the skyway.

Jeffrey M.Jeffrey M: Buffalo has a Water Taxi and it's by far the best way to get here for a concert.

Asbury Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

9. Asbury Hall

8.0
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

Daily Planet Coffee Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

10. Daily Planet Coffee Company

8.3
1862 Hertel Ave (at Parker Ave), Buffalo, NY
Coffee Shop · North Buffalo · 14 tips and reviews

MC B.MC B: Great coffee shop. Live music often. Parking can be tough.

Messie J.Messie Jessie: First impressions - very relaxing shop with reasonable pricing and friendly workers. Jazz and coffee go together like peas and carrots so I'll be back for sure.

Michelle 'Shelly' S.Michelle 'Shelly' Snyder: They offer a nice variety of coffee, tea, and food options. The staff is always patient, helpful, and friendly. Stop in for the live music. Warm drinks, cool music........doesn't get any better!

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

11. Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall

7.7
3 Symphony Cir (at Kleinhans Music Hall), Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · West Side · 5 tips and reviews

Karen F.Karen Fashana: Holiday Pops concert in December is one of my favorite holiday traditions. Get your tickets early though...it's always a sell out

Adrian R.Adrian R.: Don't confuse this with Kleinhans Music Hall. This location is the BPO admin office. The BPO usually, but not always, plays at Kleinhans. Check in here if you are visiting the BPO offices.

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

Buffalo Iron Works is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

12. Buffalo Iron Works

7.4
49 Illinois St, Buffalo, NY
Bar · Central Business District · 16 tips and reviews

Tobin S.Tobin Salas: Big room with a great sound system. Always lots of great music here! Also, the wings are very good.

Amy G.Amy G.: Live music is the best!

Charlie F.Charlie Flash: Great to see a historic building turned into such an awesome atmosphere. Solid menu...just need a few more beers on tap.

Hot Mama's Canteen is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

13. Hot Mama's Canteen

8.0
12 Military Rd (at Amherst St), Buffalo, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Black Rock · 9 tips and reviews

Susan J.Susan Jaworski: Live music !!

Lewis J.Lewis Justin: unique and different menu items. live music. table shuffleboard. reasonable drink prices. patio

Lana H.Lana Heat: Unique wings, they have their own hot sauce line. Juicy burgers, fresh cut fries. Late night is excellent, their kitchen is open until 3:30. Always a great time!

Amy's Place is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

14. Amy's Place

8.1
3234 Main St (at Merrimac St), Buffalo, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · University · 72 tips and reviews

Karl K.Karl Kozlowski: Best dining music ever. You never know what you'll get coming in.

Kaustubh V.Kaustubh Vartak: Catch the early bird breakfast, relax and enjoy the music.

Susan J.Susan Jaworski: Music was so loud when we went there not sure I will be back .... Lentil berry sand which to go please

PAUSA Art House is one of The 15 Best Places for Music in Buffalo.

15. PAUSA Art House

7.6
19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY
Concert Hall · Allen · 6 tips and reviews

Joseph T.Joseph Thomas: A really cool venue! Cozy, with a warm atmosphere. They have a wide variety of performances on their schedule for every musical and artistic taste. And a great beverage selection.

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

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!