Canalside Buffalo
Canalside is Buffalo’s beloved waterfront destination on the Erie Canal terminus — a stretch of revitalized waterfront at the foot of downtown that hosts free and ticketed concerts, festivals, markets, and events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. In the summer, the Canalside stage draws thousands for outdoor concerts ranging from local acts to major […]
UB Center for the Arts
UB Center for the Arts at the University at Buffalo is Western New York’s largest performing arts presenting organization, operating multiple performance spaces with a combined capacity up to 1,800. The main Mainstage theater presents national touring artists across classical, jazz, world music, folk, and comedy in a professional, university-caliber setting. UB CFA programs are […]
Barry Manilow at KeyBank Center Buffalo | April 2026
Barry Manilow plays what is billed as The Last Buffalo Concert at KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. For Manilow fans in Western New York, this is a rare and meaningful opportunity — the legendary songwriter and performer has sold more than 85 million records worldwide, and this farewell appearance is not […]
Journey at KeyBank Center Buffalo | June 2026
Rock legends Journey bring the Final Frontier Tour to KeyBank Center in Buffalo on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. An evening with Journey — “Don’t Stop Believin’,” “Open Arms,” “Faithfully,” “Wheel in the Sky” — is always an event. This farewell-era tour is one fans in Western New York will want to catch. Doors at 7:30 […]
Crowder at Kodak Center Rochester | April 2026
Christian music artist Crowder plays Kodak Center in Rochester on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with support from Seph Schlueter and Patrick Mayberry. One of the most beloved voices in contemporary Christian music, Crowder’s live shows blend authentic worship with high-energy rock performance. Doors at 7:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this […]
Bat Out of Hell The Musical at Shea’s Buffalo | April 2026
Bat Out of Hell The Musical comes to Shea’s Performing Arts Center in Buffalo starting Sunday, April 26, 2026. Based on the songs of Jim Steinman and featuring Meat Loaf’s iconic catalog — “Paradise by the Dashboard Light,” “Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad,” “I’d Do Anything for Love” — this is a full theatrical […]
RPO Presents The Music of Led Zeppelin at Kodak Center Rochester | April 2026
The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of Led Zeppelin at Kodak Center on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. Led Zeppelin’s catalog reimagined through a full symphony orchestra — “Stairway to Heaven,” “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love” and more given the grand treatment. Doors at 7:30 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some links on this page […]
Planet K-Pop at Shea’s Buffalo | June 2026
Disclosure: Some links in this article are affiliate links. Upstate Concerts may earn a commission on ticket purchases at no additional cost to you. Planet K-Pop is making its way to Buffalo — and Shea’s Performing Arts Center is a genuinely excellent room for it. The show lands on Sunday, June 14, 2026. If you’re […]
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks at Kodak Center Rochester | April 2026
Yes vocalist Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks play Kodak Center in Rochester on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Anderson’s voice is one of the most distinctive in progressive rock history, and his live performances of Yes classics alongside his solo work remain genuinely special events. Doors at 8:00 PM. Get tickets on Ticketmaster. Disclosure: Some […]
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass at Kodak Center Rochester | May 2026
Trumpet legend Herb Alpert and The Tijuana Brass play Kodak Center in Rochester on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Alpert’s unique blend of pop, jazz, and Latin brass has made him one of the most successful instrumental artists in history, and his live show is warm, joyful, and immaculately performed. Doors at 7:30 PM. Get tickets […]