Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Buffalo, NY
1300 Elmwood Avenue 14222
VENUE GUIDE
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Plan more than your event at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Jump to our Your Opening Act or Your Encore lower on this same venue page.
Tickets & Events
Upcoming games, concerts, shows & live events
Before & After
Venue Details
Indoor • Fixed Roof
STAY NEAR THE ACTION
Stay Near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Make the event easier by staying close to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center and the surrounding Buffalo area. Compare nearby options for the night before, the night of, or after your event.
The Richardson Hotel
0.3 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.4 (919 reviews)
Foundry Hotel & Banquet
0.8 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (35 reviews)
The Foundry Suites
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.3 (501 reviews)
InnBuffalo off Elmwood
0.9 mi from the venue • Google rating 4.9 (297 reviews)
Book Your Room Near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center →
Hotel booking links are affiliate links and may earn Class Act Tickets a commission.
VENUE & SURROUNDING AREA
About Buffalo State Performing Arts Center & the Area
Buffalo State Performing Arts Center is an event venue in Buffalo, NY. Use this venue guide to plan where to stay, what to do before and after the event, and how the venue connects with the surrounding event destination.
BEFORE THE EVENT
Your Opening Act
Ideas near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center for late morning, lunch, the afternoon and the hours leading up to your event.
Restaurants
Cornelia
0.2 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (34 reviews)
The Terrace at Delaware Park
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,006 reviews)
POPularity! Soda, Popcorn, Culture
0.3 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a pre-event meal.
Google Maps rating: 5.0 (52 reviews)
Mr. Greek Buffalo
0.4 mi from the venue
Food within easy reach of Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (103 reviews)
Hong Kong Kitchen
0.4 mi from the venue
Make this a food stop before the event.
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (115 reviews)
India Gate Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Grab a bite before heading to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (782 reviews)
Eye-Openers & Cocktails
Mr. Goodbar
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (833 reviews)
Concord (a wine bar)
0.6 mi from the venue
Grab a drink before heading to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (33 reviews)
Rohall's Corner
0.6 mi from the venue
A convenient drinks stop near the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (127 reviews)
McGarrets
0.7 mi from the venue
A nearby stop for drinks before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (171 reviews)
Coffee & Cafes
Roux Soup Bar and Cafe
0.1 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (38 reviews)
Starbucks
0.1 mi from the venue
Coffee near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (11 reviews)
Tipico Coffee & Cafe
0.4 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (357 reviews)
Caffe Aroma
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (713 reviews)
Starbucks Coffee Company
0.7 mi from the venue
Grab coffee before heading to the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (621 reviews)
Raha Coffee House
0.7 mi from the venue
Coffee and a quick break before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (925 reviews)
Museums
The Buffalo History Museum
0.2 mi from the venue
Add a museum stop to your pre-event plans.
Google Maps rating: 4.5 (255 reviews)
Frank Lloyd Wright's Gardener's Cottage
1.5 mi from the venue
An easy cultural stop to add before Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (39 reviews)
Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House
1.6 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (2,176 reviews)
Buffalo Maritime Center
1.6 mi from the venue
Spend part of the day exploring before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.8 (49 reviews)
Attractions
Buffalo AKG Art Museum
0.1 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (3,027 reviews)
Delaware Park Rose Garden
0.3 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (710 reviews)
Whitworth Ferguson Planetarium
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (81 reviews)
Richardson Olmsted Campus
0.3 mi from the venue
Another way to make more of your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (151 reviews)
The Buffalo History Museum Resource Center
0.4 mi from the venue
Explore this attraction before heading to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (17 reviews)
Hoyt Lake
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for the hours before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (796 reviews)
Shopping
West Side Plaza
1.4 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.0 (281 reviews)
Market Arcade
2.9 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.1 (114 reviews)
Garrison Village Shopping Centre
3.1 mi from the venue
A nearby shopping stop for your event day.
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (238 reviews)
Buffalo Trade center
3.2 mi from the venue
Shop nearby before heading to the venue.
Google Maps rating: 4.6 (106 reviews)
University Plaza
3.6 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (1,118 reviews)
SmartCentres Fort Erie
3.8 mi from the venue
Fit in some shopping before the event.
Google Maps rating: 4.2 (578 reviews)
AFTER THE EVENT
Your Encore
Evening and post-event options near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Hours can vary by day, so confirm current hours for your event date.
Restaurants
Mr. Greek Buffalo
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (103 reviews)
Hong Kong Kitchen
0.4 mi from the venue
A nearby option for a post-event meal.
Today: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 3.6 (115 reviews)
India Gate Restaurant
0.4 mi from the venue
Food near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center for after the show or game.
Today: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 – 10:00 PM
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (782 reviews)
Cole's
0.4 mi from the venue
Keep the night going with a meal after the event.
Today: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (1,275 reviews)
Bars & Nightlife
Mr. Goodbar
0.4 mi from the venue
Drinks near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center after the show or game.
Today: 3:00 PM – 4:00 AM
Google Maps rating: 4.4 (833 reviews)
Concord (a wine bar)
0.6 mi from the venue
A nearby post-event stop for drinks.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.9 (33 reviews)
Rohall's Corner
0.6 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.7 (127 reviews)
McGarrets
0.7 mi from the venue
An option for a nightcap after the event.
Today: Closed
Google Maps rating: 4.3 (171 reviews)
Getting to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center
Parking
Not Verified
Rideshare
Uber, Lyft and local taxi service are common transportation options for visitors to Buffalo State Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY. Event-day pickup and drop-off restrictions may apply, so check your rideshare app for the current designated location and instructions.
Transit
Regional Transit • NFTA serves the Buffalo metro. Check the transit agency for current routes, schedules and event-day service near Buffalo State Performing Arts Center.
Valet
Not Verified
Parking & Event-Day Details
PARKING PRICES
Rates Can Change by Event
Parking availability, lot or garage access, pricing and event-day restrictions can vary for Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Check the venue's official website and the specific event instructions before arrival.
TAILGATING
Not Verified
Not Verified
What You'll Find Here: theater; concerts; performing arts; live entertainment
Explore the Event Destination
City or Community
Metro Area
PLAN YOUR EVENT
Upcoming Events & Tickets
Use Class Act to explore upcoming events at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center and plan nearby hotels, dining, transportation and what to do before and after the event.