The University of Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) has released its spring 2026 season. This season is set to feature something for everyone, with a wide range of different performances and programs, bringing premium talent to Buffalo. Music genres will range from jazz to indie, and even folk rock.
Jamie Enser, the executive director of the Center for the Arts, commented, “The spring is about energy, discovery and shared experiences. With programming that spans film, music, dance, comedy and family events, we are excited to welcome everyone to experience the joy of live performance.”
The season will feature a screening of the film, The Goonies, along with a Q&A with two of the film’s stars, Corey Feldman and Kerri Green, as they share the unique behind-the-scenes experience of filming the iconic movie. Furthermore, on February 27th the Zodiaque Dance Company will begin their 51st Season Spring Concert that will have performances until March 1st.
Thursday, March 5th, at 6pm will feature the Be Like Blippi Tour, an interactive activity and event for families. The Gen X Comedy Take Over will also visit on Saturday, March 7, at 7 pm, bringing humor to the scene. A live performance will also be held on an adaptation of Dr. Seuss’s Cat in the Hat Live On Stage, on Friday, March 20th at 7 pm, perfect for families.
In addition, Complexions Contemporary Ballet will perform Saturday, March 28, at 7:30pm as it celebrates its 30th anniversary. The performance will additionally highlight fan favorites, such as “Love Rocks,” with student discounts on tickets offered.
Diana Krall, a two-time Grammy Award-winning artist, will additionally perform on Tuesday, April 7, at 8 pm. Music events will also continue throughout April with Waxahatchee and MJ Lenderman headlining on Thursday, April 23, at 7:30 pm, alongside Brennan Wedl, an emerging artist.
Duane Betts and Palmetto Motel, along with Wilson and Walsh, will highlight performances at the end of April. This performance will highlight a journey as audiences enter the world of Southern rock and blues-driven improvisation.
The season will also feature a Distinguished Speaker Series, with Kevin Olusola, a Pentatonix beatboxer, and a keynote for UB’s 50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Speaker, on February 10th. The speaker series will then conclude on Tuesday, March 10th, with Hoda Kotb, the “Today” co-anchor, journalist, and author. These events will both begin at 7 pm.
On Tuesday, April 28, at 5 pm the season will conclude with a free annual event, Spring Into Art, which will include performances, exhibitions, installations, and interactive activities by college students.
Tickets for the events and more information can be found on the UB Center for the Arts website.
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