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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

clothes hanging on a clothesline spelling out the pajama game.

The Pajama Game

April 25-
May 4, 2025

entrance to the center for the arts on a sunny day.

Spring Into Art

April 29, 2025
5 p.m.

silhouette of vitamin string quartet members holding their instruments.

Vitamin String Quartet

October 7, 2025
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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student dancers perfroming in the CFA atrium.

In the news

UB's arts hub stands the test of time

“The UB Center for the Arts, now in its 30th season, is the heartbeat for arts and culture...” Mark Sommer, The Buffalo News

Listen to 30 years of experiences

Throwback 30 Playlist

Curated by Jeff Miers

Join us on a nostalgic journey through the top thirty musical acts that have performed at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts over the past three decades. Curated by Jeff Miers, legendary music journalist and Buffalo Music Hall of Fame member, this playlist features a diverse array of genres and artists, showcasing the legacy of the UBCFA. Available on both Spotify and Apple Music, you can easily access this musical time capsule. 

drawing of a cassette tape with words Throwback 30 Playlist.
screenprinting demonstration in the cfa atrium.

In the news

UB Center for the Arts celebrates 30th year

For more than three decades now, UB's Center for the Arts has been the home to the university's visual and performing arts departments, like theater, art, dance

Get to Know the UBCFA