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Tralf has long been a cornerstone of Buffalo’s Music Scene. The venue originally operated at 622 Main Street in Buffalo, NY 14202, hosting iconic performances before transitioning to Electric City, located at 433 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202. Electric City opened in early 2024 with a flexible capacity of 750, featuring a main floor and VIP mezzanine to accommodate intimate sets and larger shows alike. Whether you’re chasing indie rock, jazz, or rootsy live performances, this area remains a hub for music lovers.
Here, you’ll find practical details to help you secure your seats and plan a smooth night out—seating options, parking, transit access, and nearby hotels and dining options. We’ve highlighted trusted affiliate partners for convenient lodging and dining so you can focus on the music.
Tralf’s legacy includes memorable shows from artists like Mac DeMarco, Samantha Fish, Neon Indian, Black Flag, The Wood Brothers, and Tim Reynolds & TR3. If you’re visiting Buffalo’s Theater District, Electric City (the successor home to Tralf) is within easy reach of the NFTA transit network and the Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center. For a full night out, consider nearby lodging such as Aloft Buffalo Downtown, Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Downtown, The Westin Buffalo, and Curtiss Hotel, all within walking distance of Pearl Street. Secure your seats and plan ahead with our easy, friendly process—we’ve got you covered.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Original Tralf address: 622 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.
- Final day at the 622 Main Street location: May 28, 2021.
- Original plan was relocation to Genesee Gateway (Oak/Genesee/Ellicott Streets) announced in 2021.
- Electric City opened in early 2024 as the successor to the Tralf, at 433 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY 14202.
- Electric City capacity: 750 (flexible layout with main floor and VIP mezzanine).
- Parking options include Pay2Park lots near Pearl Street (e.g., across from 432 Pearl St) and nearby garages (e.g., 470 Pearl St, 500 Pearl St).
- Nearby transit access includes Buffalo’s Theater District area with NFTA transit options; Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center nearby.
- Nearby hotels include Aloft Buffalo Downtown, Holiday Inn Express Buffalo Downtown, The Westin Buffalo, Curtiss Hotel, and others within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted historically at Tralf include Mac DeMarco (Aug 16, 2015), Tim Reynolds & TR3 (Feb 10, 2014), Samantha Fish (Mar 20, 2019), Neon Indian (Oct 23, 2015), Black Flag (Aug 18, 2019), and The Wood Brothers (Jun 2012).