Aerial image of the Center for the Arts and Lake La Salle on North Campus taken in October 2023 around sunrise.

We are excited to celebrate 30 Years of Memorable Experiences with you! This milestone season honors our legacy and showcases our growth as a vibrant arts hub at the heart of UB’s welcoming community. With a dynamic lineup of diverse performances and activities, we’re celebrating the unforgettable moments that have shaped our past while creating new ones together.

The UBCFA is where art is made and experienced at the University at Buffalo. It’s where the arts converge—bringing together students, faculty, artists, performers, and the Western New York community. Whether you’re here for world-class performances, inspiring exhibitions, or to support UB’s talented student artists, there’s always something exciting happening at the UBCFA.

Explore our site to see what’s next, and stay connected by following us on social media and subscribing to our email list—because at the UBCFA, you won’t want to miss a thing!

Featured Events and Exhibitions

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Ben Folds: Paper Airplane Request Tour

November 7, 2024
7:30 p.m.

drawing of woman with one eye.

Fabulation or, The Re-Education of Undine

November 21-24, 2024

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BEAT - Belew/Vai/Levin/Carey play 80s King Crimson

December 2, 2024
7:30 p.m.

ben folds leaning back on a piano with elbows on the keys.

Samara Joy 'A Joyful Holiday'

December 17, 2024
7:30 p.m.

Highlights

Center for the Arts

Celebrating 30 Years of Memorable Experiences

We’ve curated a diverse season that reflects our commitment to artistic excellence and our passion for creating memorable experiences for every guest who walks through our doors." Jamie Enser, UBCFA executive director

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ray charles performing on piano at the center for the arts.

Center for the Arts

Look Back, Move Ahead

Over the past thirty years, UBCFA has presented legendary artists, including Jon Batiste, Bonnie Raitt, and Ray Charles. Learn how UB Center for the Arts is looking to the future while building on the success of the past three decades.

Center for the Arts

Art in the Open 2024

"Art in the Open pulls back the curtain on how art is made at UB, offering our students and the Western New York community a memorable behind-the-scenes experience that showcases the creativity happening at UBCFA." Jamie Enser, UBCFA executive director

Get to Know the UBCFA