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About Buffalo State Performing Arts Center

Welcome to the Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, a versatile venue on the Buffalo State campus with 856 seats. It offers two seating tiers, accessible seating options, campus parking, and easy transit access. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure the best available price seats and plan your visit.

Nearby hotels and dining options are popular with guests and performers. We highlight trusted local partners for lodging and restaurants to simplify planning. If you’re visiting from out of town, consider public transit via NFTA-Metro or campus parking options. For box office inquiries, contact the venue or visit the online ticketing portal during business hours.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location/address: Buffalo State Performing Arts Center, Rockwell Hall, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222.
  • Capacity: 856 seats (Buffalo State PAC at Rockwell Hall; official site lists 856).
  • Venue type: Multipurpose performing arts center within Rockwell Hall on the Buffalo State campus.
  • Seating chart: Two tiers; Lower Tier (Rows A–L, 12 rows) with accessible seats in Row L (left 13–21; right 14–22), Upper Tier (Rows M–Z, 14 rows), Center seats 101–115.
  • Parking: Free campus parking in surrounding lots during events; accessible parking in Lot I-30 (4 spaces) and Lot R-2; additional options in Lot I-32; on-street parking behind the AKG Art Museum. NFTA bus stop serves Rockwell Hall.
  • Transit: NFTA-Metro bus stop on the Rockwell Road side of Rockwell Hall.
  • Nearby hotels: The Richardson Hotel (Hotel Henry) at 444 Forest Avenue; Mansion on Delaware Avenue at 414 Delaware Avenue; Embassy Suites Buffalo at 200 Delaware Avenue.
  • Notable events hosted: The venue has hosted performers such as David Sedaris, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Phil Rosenthal, The Goo Goo Dolls, Pete Davidson, Marcus Miller, Spyro Gyra, and Average White Band.
  • Box office/ticketing: Box office hours typically Tue–Fri 10:00 am–4:00 pm; tickets online; main box office number 716-878-3005.
  • Renamed/demolished: No demolition or renaming; it remains Buffalo State Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, with renovations occurring in past years.