Buffalo’s reputation as a developing arts center of national scale is also supported by 14 professional operating theaters that showcase a wide selection of theatrical performance. Whatever your pick is, you’ll find your play at one of Buffalo’s theaters for sure! Find your hotels in Buffalo NY and enjoy an intense and active theatrical life.

Shakespeare in Delaware Park festival held each summer in Buffalo is the second largest national outdoor Shakespeare festival, which gathers Shakespeare lovers from all over the country. A huge Tudor-style stage is built every year in the beautiful outdoor setting known as “Shakespeare Hill,” creating a beautiful background to the immortal plays of the all-time theatrical classic.

The beautiful world-famous Kleinhans Music Hall is home for both the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Buffalo Chamber Music Society. During the summer the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra often gives concerts at Artpark playing a large variety of music to make the mild summer night even more enjoyable. HSBC Arena is usually the place to visit for the lovers of rock, with numerous bands playing frequently at the venue. For a large selection of concerts, performances and lectures you can visit the University at Buffalo’s Center for the Arts.

The lovers of jazz will find their treat at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery; numerous concerts are held at the Town Ballroom downtown; and you will find a find selection of experimental and avant-garde music at Soundlab. For a mix of jazz, blues and rock you have to visit the Nietzsche’s and the Allen Street Hardware Cafe; for quality country music - the Sportmen’s Tavern; for alternative rock - the Mohawk Place; and the Elmwood Lounge for Buffalo’s soul legend, Lance Diamond.