8 Best Performing Arts Venues in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Western New York

Allentown Arts Festival, a nationally acclaimed fine-arts–and–crafts show, brings nearly 500 exhibitors, food vendors, live music, and outstanding people-watching to the Allentown district for two days in mid-June.

The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays a variety of classical and pop concerts throughout the year at Klienhans Music Hall, which was designed by architects Eliel and Eero Saarinen and is renowned for its excellent acoustics.

Nautical displays and a midway with rides and games are set up along the Eric Canal for eight days in late July during

The 18,690-seat HSBC Arena presents family shows and concerts with big-name musicians. It's also a major sports venue.

Bring a picnic basket and a blanket and enjoy free full-length plays with Shakespeare in the Park most nights from late June through August.

Shea's Performing Arts Center presents concerts, opera, dance, and touring theater performances in an old movie palace reminiscent of a European opera house.

Tralf Music Hall hosts first-class jazz, blues, rhythm and blues, rock, and alternative acts. The box office opens two hours prior to shows.

The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts encompasses four theaters, the largest of which is the 1,744-seat main stage. Operas, concerts, dance performances, theatrical productions, and musicals are among the events that take place here.