Amherst, NY is part of the Buffalo area and offers a range of live events, from concerts and theater to college sports and community festivals. With venues like the University at Buffalo's Alumni Arena and UB Stadium in town, plus additional stages nearby, there's plenty to experience year-round.

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Things to Do in Amherst This Week

This week around Amherst, catch college hoops with Buffalo Bulls Mens Basketball at University at Buffalo - Alumni Arena, then gear up for NFL Sunday as the Buffalo Bills take the field at Highmark Stadium. For live music, soak up Southern rock with Allman Betts Family Revival at Kleinhans Music Hall and a New Orleans groove from Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center. Round out the week with holiday magic at The Nutcracker at Sheas Performing Arts Center - Buffalo Theatre.

Things to Do in Amherst Next Week

Next week in and around Amherst, catch the angelic voices of Celtic Woman at Kleinhans Music Hall and share holiday cheer with A Charlie Brown Christmas at Sheas Performing Arts Center - Buffalo Theatre. Sports fans can rally for the Buffalo Bandits at KeyBank Center, while comedy lovers get their fix when John Crist hits the stage at UB Center for the Arts - Mainstage Theatre. Round out the weekend with Ana Gasteyer at Buffalo State Performing Arts Center and a matinee of White Christmas at Sheas Performing Arts Center - Sheas 710 Theatre.