Music

Starring the world’s greatest award-winning magicians, this 21st century magic show is unlike anything you have seen before – filled with modern illusions and arts of deception, performed live on stage.

One of the most inventive artists in the history of American music, the brilliant and always-innovating Herbie Hancock returns to the Center for the Arts for a night of freewheeling, thought-provoking, mind-expanding, galactic-traveling jazz and funk.

Experience the legendary romance saga with this epic film-to-concert event – featuring the original movie accompanied by a sensational live band on stage and an enchanting candlelit atmosphere. TWILIGHT IN CONCERT offers a unique opportunity for fans to relive the story that started it all in a cinematic live experience like no other. An exceptional 12-piece ensemble of outstanding rock and orchestral musicians will take the stage to perform the beloved film score in perfect synchronization with the original movie, presented in its entirety on a full-size cinema screen. Be captivated by the magical atmosphere as over a thousand twinkling candles illuminate the grand stage, creating an ambiance that sets the stage for a truly romantic journey.

The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) is proud to welcome Grammy Award-winning artist Macy Gray to the Mainstage Theatre on Nov. 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. as part of her On How Life Is 25th Anniversary Tour.

A record-breaking musician, Diana Krall is the only jazz singer to have eight albums debut at the top of the Billboard Jazz Albums chart. Her albums have garnered two GRAMMY® Awards, ten Juno® Awards and have earned nine Gold, three Platinum, and seven multi-Platinum status albums. Her 1999 release of When I Look in Your Eyes spent an unprecedented 52 weeks in the #1 position on Billboard's Jazz chart, won two GRAMMY® Awards, and went Platinum in the U.S. and Canada, establishing her as a powerhouse of the genre. Her album, This Dream Of You, garnered critical acclaim and displayed the effortless virtuosity that has become Diana Krall’s musical signature. Krall's unique artistry and musicality transcend any single musical style, making her one of the most recognizable artists of our time.

The kids are bored.. again..! What to do with YOUR Thing One and Thing 2?!

The Goonies is a heart-pounding, treasure-hunting adventure that has captured generations of movie lovers. When a group of misfits called the Goonies discover an ancient map and set out on an adventure to find the legendary treasure of the pirate known as One-Eyed Willy. Full of “booby traps”, unforgettable characters, iconic moments, and 1980s nostalgia, The Goonies is more than a movie, it’s an adventure for all ages because “Goonies Never Say Die.”