Amherst, NY hosts a variety of local concerts and theater performances. Its close proximity to Buffalo also provides easy access to major sporting events and large-scale music festivals.

Things to Do in Amherst This Week

This week in Amherst you can cheer on the Niagara River Lions at Meridian Centre before rocking out with Static-X at Buffalo RiverWorks. You can also experience the lush sounds of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall or marvel at the grace of Eugenias Dance Studio at UB Center for the Arts. For soul aficionados the stirring Queen of Soul - Musical Tribute to Aretha Franklin at Sheas 710 Main Theatre rounds out an unforgettable lineup.

Things to Do in Amherst Next Week

Next week Amherst comes alive with music for every taste. Catch George Strait at Highmark Stadium, savor the soulful vocals of Marsha Ambrosius at Kleinhans Music Hall, and rock out to Femmes of Rock at Riviera Theatre North Tonawanda, not to mention a stirring set by Steve Earle at Asbury Hall at Babeville Buffalo.