Welcome to the University at Buffalo Center For The Arts, a versatile performing arts venue in Buffalo, NY. Opened in 1994 as the Fine Arts Center and renamed later that year, this campus hub hosts a range of performances from mainstage productions to contemporary dance. Whether you’re catching a concert, a ballet, or a film in the Screening Room, we’ve got you covered with clear seating details, easy parking, and nearby lodging and dining options.

Our team at You’ve Got a Guy helps you secure seats quickly and reliably, with straightforward ordering and up-to-date venue information. Read on for seating capacities, transit options, and local hotel and restaurant picks to make your trip stress-free.

Venue capacities: Mainstage Theatre seats 1,748; Drama Theatre 378; Black Box Theatre up to 120; Screening Room 210; Atrium up to 800 standing or 400 seated. This variety makes the UB Center for the Arts a flexible home for music, theatre, dance, and film events.

Parking: Free after 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends. Parking is typically available in the Slee/Baird lots for events, with Coventry Loop front-of-center and accessible options to accommodate different needs.

Transit: Accessibility via NFTA Metro Rail (UB South Campus stop) and NFTA Metro Bus #44. The UB Stampede shuttle can help with intercampus movement.

Nearby hotels: For convenient stays, consider Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Amherst University, Staybridge Suites Amherst, and The Mosey, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. These options place you within easy reach of the venue and Buffalo’s dining scene.

Notable past and upcoming events: Ray Charles (2003), Third Eye Blind (2023), Complexions Contemporary Ballet (March 28, 2026), Diana Krall (April 7, 2026). Date-specific tickets may vary by date, so check the event page for availability and timing.

Pro tips: Secure your seats early for popular performances, confirm parking options on event day, and consider pre-event dining in nearby areas to maximize your evening.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Mainstage Theatre capacity: 1,748 seats.
Drama Theatre capacity: 378 seats.
Black Box Theatre capacity: up to 120 seats.
Screening Room capacity: 210 seats.
Atrium capacity: up to 800 standing or 400 seated.
Address: 103 Center for the Arts, Buffalo, NY 14260.
Parking: free after 3 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends; parking in Slee/Baird lots for events; Coventry Loop front-of-center and accessible options available.
Public transit: NFTA Metro Rail (UB South Campus stop) and NFTA Metro Bus #44; UB Stampede shuttle for intercampus travel.
Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn & Suites Buffalo Amherst University; Staybridge Suites Amherst; The Mosey, Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
Notable events: Ray Charles (2003), Third Eye Blind (2023), Complexions Contemporary Ballet (March 28, 2026), Diana Krall (April 7, 2026).
Renaming/history: Opened in 1994 as the Fine Arts Center and renamed Center for the Arts later that year.